Dune: Spice Wars Preview (PC)

The Fremen are lurking at the edge of my territory, poised to strike despite our non-aggression treaty. I don’t have the votes to move the Landsraad to act to my liking. And I feel like a raid is coming soon, probably in the same area where a sandstorm is wreaking havoc. But I have a constant stream of resources, most produced by my rivals, and I am building up some powerful units. The future of the Smugglers is bright, even if threats are lurking everywhere. Dune: Spice Wars is developed by Shiro Games and published by Funcom. You can play an Early Access version of it on Steam, with the full launch set to happen in 9 to 12 months. This is a strategy game, but with a unique take on Frank Herbert’s universe and on the mechanics of the 4X genre. Players can choose between the noble Atreides, the cruel Harkonnen, the original inhabitants of Arrakis, the Fremen, or the cunning Smugglers. No Ordos for the moment and no Emperor or Sardaukar involvement. Each faction fea...