It’s time for the official launch of Dune: Spice Wars, the ultimate Arrakis 4X strategy experience developed by Shiro Games and published by Funcom, set in the world of the iconic series of books. Set to release out of Early Access on September 14, 2023, this full release will bring the sixth major content update since the game entered Early Access, introducing the opulent and politically sharp House Ecaz. With a total of six factions now warring over the priceless spice, the pursuit of power is as unpredictable as the sands of Arrakis themselves.
Throughout Early Access, the game has continued to grow and be refined thanks to a clear content roadmap and feedback-based updates.
The new arrivals to the game, House Ecaz, wield power like a paintbrush, rapidly expanding its influence across the hostile canvas of Arrakis, where sun and sandworm devour all. The prestige of their artworks grants them unique power over the Landsraad, letting them stand toe-to-toe with even the Atreides in terms of political clout.
Dune: Spice Wars is a grand strategy 4X game played in real-time, with countless paths to planetary domination and control over the spice. In solo or multiplayer, gain the upper hand through intrigue, warfare, politics, industry, and subterfuge. Sounds like a good time.
The sci-fi masterpiece by Frank Herbert, Dune, is the narrative foundation upon which Dune: Spice Wars is based, and it informs the game’s design deeply, going beyond flavor and setting. The epic scope, Machiavellian plotting, and brutal backstabbing shine through every facet of the gameplay, which remains easily accessible thanks to clear tutorials and an easy-to-learn but hard-to-master array of systems and mechanics.
Dune: Spice Wars releases out of Early Access on September 14. Explore the game in full detail on the official website.
