Dunes Unveiled: Navigating Server Hiccups in Dune: Awakening
Online Gamers Face Challenges at Dune: Awakening Launch as Servers malfunction, Yet Potential Solutions Promise Smooth Gameplay Ahead.
Welcome, fellow sand-traversers! Prepare to embark on a journey through the harsh desert world of Dune: Awakening as we delve into the recent server woes that have arisen during the early access phase for owners of the deluxe and ultimate editions. But fret not, as even the formidable obstacles have been spoken of by the ever-confident Funcom as minor and quick-to-fix!
Find yourself stumped, staring at an empty server landscape? Don't despair, as the good folks at Funcom chimed in on the Dune: Awakening Discord, warning that you're not alone. PC Gamer's own Chris Livingston and Andrea Shearon faced the same predicament when they tried to join the fun. So, what can you do to remedy the issue? There are two easy-peasy solutions:
- Tardy Steamer: If your client fails to spot servers, it's quite possible that Steam didn't get the D1 patch in time. A simple restart of your client should show you a much-needed update.
- Beta-bound Client: If your client is still relegated to a beta region, simply click the 'Change Region' button and select the appropriate region of your choice.
Both Chris and Andrea reported that these steps put things right as rain for them, so keep your fingers crossed that it'll ease your troubles, too!
For those who find the servers to be appearing but still enduring occasional crashes, lean on the age-old tradition of PC gaming by paying close attention to your video drivers. Nvidia recently released a geforce hotfix display driver that addresses crash issues specific to Dune: Awakening.
Funcom has also compiled a list of known issues and posted it on the Steam forums, shedding light on various smaller problems such as performance hiccups, visual anomalies, and bugs. These obstacles are slated to be vanquished in upcoming patches.
Now that we've addressed the nitty-gritty, it's time to gear up and conquer the dunes! Good luck, sand-swarriors, and keep those sandworms at bay!
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- Despite the recent server issues in Dune: Awakening during its early access phase, engaging in the game can be a rewarding experience, especially for those who enjoy MMOs, strategy games, open world games, survival games, or horror games.
- Updating your video drivers, particularly the GeForce Hotfix Display Driver by Nvidia, may help resolve occasional crashes in Dune: Awakening.
- Funcom has identified and listed various known issues in Dune: Awakening, including performance hiccups, visual anomalies, and bugs, all of which are expected to be addressed in upcoming patches.
- Gaming enthusiasts can stay informed about the latest gaming news by following the savvy team at PC Gamer, where they can find updates on new announcements, patch notes, legal battles, esports, Twitch beefs, and the latest Henry Cavill developments.
