Developer Shiro Games and publisher Funcom just hit us with a payload of epic proportions. Dune: Spice Wars, that real-time 4X strategy banger, is out of Early Access and in full-blown release mode. The grand finale of this planetary conquest has arrived, and it ain’t skimping on the new content.
House Ecaz Joins the Fight, Game Balancing Goes Full Throttle
The 1.0 update introduces the House Ecaz, marking them as the game’s sixth playable faction. These art aficionados bring their own unique style and strengths to the game, and are no slouches when it comes to military might. House Ecaz joins an already stacked roster of factions gunning for control over Arrakis, the deadliest playground in the universe.
A Six-Part Saga of Updates, and Counting
Dune: Spice Wars has seen its fair share of updates, with this being the sixth major one since its Early Access days. But don’t forget, community updates have also been flowing, focusing on specific feedback from the gaming populace. The game’s expanded faster than a Thopter in a sandstorm, adding features like multiplayer, Conquest Mode, House Corrino, and a laundry list of buildings, military units, and quality of life improvements.
Feedback Loop – Community Suggestions Find Home in Latest Update
Your words haven’t fallen on deaf ears. The community’s key suggestions make a debut in this update, touching on mechanics like Manpower, Water and Supply, Assassinations, Sietches, and even those pesky Arrakis Storms. It’s clear that player feedback is shaping this world, one spice mound at a time.
Dev’s Take – Shiro Games Over the Moon, Literally
Nicolas Cannasse, the big boss at Shiro Games, expresses a mountain of excitement for this milestone. After over three years in the making, this Dune adaptation has clearly been a labor of love for the team. They’re hyped to welcome players into this finely crafted universe, especially those who are fans of the books, board games, or movies.
How to Jump In and What It’ll Cost You
Ready to dive into the spice? Dune: Spice Wars is now available on PC and will set you back a clean 34.99$/34.99€. If you’ve been eyeing this one, now might be the perfect time to make that leap. With a landscape as rich and diverse as Arrakis itself, countless paths to power await.
