The unexpected delay of the highly anticipated MMORPG Dune: Awakening by Funcom has sparked a wave of discussions among fans. Originally scheduled for release on May 20, the game is now set to launch on June 10. While developers cite the need for additional tweaks following beta testing, our sources at Funcom have revealed more amusing and unexpected reasons for the postponement.
Sandstorms and Grandma’s Rugs: Why Dune: Awakening is Delayed Again 🌪️🧶
First, there’s the cosmic-scale bureaucratic snag. It turns out that launching the game requires a permit from the Guild of Navigators, but all the documents were lost in a sandstorm. Developers are now waiting for the navigators to restore the paperwork, which, they say, could take “anywhere from a few days to several light-years.”
Equally quirky is the situation with the voiceovers. During the recording process, a technical glitch caused all characters to speak in the voice of one of the developers. This particular staff member, ironically, is a big fan of stand-up comedy and accidentally recorded his jokes over all the lines. The voiceover team is now working around the clock to restore the characters’ unique voices.
Graphic issues have also not spared Dune: Awakening. Suddenly, all the textures in the game started looking like rugs from grandma’s house. Beta testers were puzzled to find cozy patterns reminiscent of childhood instead of sandy dunes and futuristic landscapes. Developers assure that this is a temporary issue and promise to restore the game’s usual appearance.
And then there’s the plot twist. For unknown reasons, the game’s main character decided to take a vacation. Instead of battling sandworms and exploring desert expanses, he’s now sunbathing on a beach, refusing to return to the desert. Developers joke that this is the first time in history a game character has taken unpaid leave.
But perhaps the most mysterious problem is the disappearance of all the sandworms. One morning, programmers discovered that these majestic creatures, an integral part of the Dune world, had simply vanished. Developers speculate that the worms might have gone to a secret conference on improving living conditions in the sands, but their whereabouts remain a mystery.
Despite all these unexpected hurdles, Funcom assures that the team is working tirelessly to resolve all issues and release the game in its best form. Fans of Dune: Awakening eagerly await June 10, hoping that all the quirks will be left behind and the game will meet their expectations.
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