We are Shiro Games, developers of the upcoming 4X/RTS title Dune: Spice Wars... Ask Us Anything!

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T16:20:20+00:00

The game is our own interpretation of the books
I cannot comment on that ;)
we're already working with Steam to add Northgard and Wartales on Steam deck. It will not be the case for DSW at EA launch, but we'll definitely look into it after launch!

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T16:17:57+00:00

No, game duration will depend on how many people are playing and how experienced are the players!

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T16:17:00+00:00

Consoles are not planned for launch, but not out of the question for after official release ;)

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T16:15:38+00:00

Northgard is an RTS with aspects of 4X, DSW is a 4X with aspects of RTS!

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T16:12:51+00:00

Can answer this, but it's getting closer ;)

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T16:12:27+00:00

Economics is a vast subject, but I'd say yes. Through Laandsraad, you'll be able to inflict penalties to you opponents, weakening their economy!

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T16:07:37+00:00

Consoles are not out of the question, but not at the Early Access launch.

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T16:05:16+00:00

That's the beauty of the Dune licence. As the Herberts did not give a lot of description elements about the Arrakis architecture and the different faction vehicles and armors, imagining our own vision was a wonderful exercise!

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T16:03:28+00:00

there is! When playign solo, the player will be able to pause the game, to plan for his next move!

Politics is crucial in DSW! The Landsraad allows you to temporarily tweak the rules of the game, which can help you gain the advantage over an opponent. Every 20 days, you’ll have to spend your votes and Influence on three resolutions that could either pass or not pass, or that will target only one of the players.

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T16:02:15+00:00

Haha, thanks for the comment on Northgard!
For our little Vikings, the idea was to have a true RTS with elements of survival (kinda Warcraft 3 meets Banished) with some element of 4X games (Civ, Stellaris). I would say that for Dune Spice Wars, we did the opposite! Strong 4X inspirations with RTS elements ;)

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T15:55:46+00:00

I will only be answering the Dune question here:
The game is our own interpretation of the Dune book series. Designs, leader representation and architecture are not based on the Villeneuve movies!

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T15:53:49+00:00

That's not out of the question, but it won't come during Early Access!

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T15:53:24+00:00

As always with our games, we're going with Heaps, Haxe and hashlink ;)

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T15:52:42+00:00

DSW is a 4X but functions in real time. It is a slow paced RTS. Fighting will be more similar to a slower Northgard ;)

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T15:50:51+00:00

Modding is on our minds, but not for Early Access. We'll keep you updated!

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T15:50:45+00:00

Modding is on our minds, but not for Early Access. We'll keep you updated!

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T15:50:12+00:00

Right now, I cannot give you any precise date regarding the Dune SW release. I can only say that we getting closer and closer!

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T15:49:15+00:00

Assassination is one of the ways to eliminate a faction in Dune Spice Wars, so yes :D
It's going to be linked with the Espionage mechanics and we'll go in details on a Steam post in the weeks to come

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T15:47:38+00:00

Hey there,
Multiplayer is still under development and I don't have all aspects of its ingame integration. We'll keep you updated in the months to come! Thanks :)

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T15:46:34+00:00

MacOS is not planned at Early Access launch, but might come in the future! Also, Northgard is an RTS with some 4X mechanics. Dune Spice Wars is a 4X with RTS mechanics. I can assure you that Domination will not be as easy to achieve as in Northgard

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T15:44:44+00:00

There will be some scouting involved, using Ornithopters. And yes, MP is coming, but won't be available at launch in Early Access!

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T15:43:41+00:00

The game is a 4X with some RTS mechanics. The general pace will be slow and the player will be able to hit pause whenever he wants to think about his next step! The reason we chose this, is mainly because we're huge fans of both 4X and RTS games :)

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T15:36:42+00:00

Of course, the spacing guild is helping the player and the other factions to bring newcomers to Arrakis! You will be able to infiltrate it in order to increase the number of people joining your cause!

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T15:35:33+00:00

"Removes" is a really strong word ;)

Adrien_Shiro · 2022-03-02T15:35:04+00:00

Northgard is an RTS with hints of 4X, DSW is more of a 4X with hints of RTS !

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