Are you ready to embark on an epic adventure in the harsh world of Arrakis? The highly anticipated survival MMO, Dune: Awakening, is set to launch on May 20th, 2025, but you don't have to wait until then to start your journey. Players can now dive into the character creation process and prepare for the game's release. Let's explore what you can expect from this immersive experience.
Game Launches On May 20th
Following an exciting reveal trailer, Dune: Awakening is scheduled to hit PC via Steam on May 20th, 2025, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions to follow at a later date. Developer Funcom is getting players ready for launch by releasing the Character Creator and Benchmark Mode. These tools allow you to fully customize your character and test your PC's compatibility with the game.
With the Character Creator, you have the freedom to tailor every aspect of your character's appearance. You can also choose your home planet, caste, and mentor or class, setting the stage for your adventure. Characters created now will be seamlessly imported into the full game upon release. Plus, as an incentive, early creators will receive an exclusive Frameblade knife skin, redeemable at launch with a special code.
The Benchmark Sequence is designed to assess your PC's performance and adjust graphics settings to ensure the best possible experience. It takes you through a player-built base in the desert, then to Harko Village, the bustling Harkonnen player hub, and finally, an intense encounter with a colossal sandworm.
Dune: Awakening will be available for USD 49.99, and pre-orders on Steam will soon be open. Pre-ordering grants you an in-base decoration, the Terrarium of Muad’Dib, featuring the beloved desert kangaroo mouse from the series.
Dune: Awakening Features An Alternate World
Inspired by Frank Herbert's iconic Dune novels and the movie adaptations, Dune: Awakening is an open-world multiplayer survival game set in the expansive universe of Arrakis. You begin as a prisoner tasked with unraveling the mystery behind the Fremen's disappearance. Your journey will transform you from an unknown into a pivotal figure, choosing allegiance with either the Atreides or the Harkonnen factions.
The game's open world, the vast and ever-changing desert of Arrakis, invites endless exploration. Weekly updates will introduce new locations, challenges, and rewards, encouraging players to be the first to explore these areas. In Arrakis, you can construct bases, engage in thrilling combat, venture into the unknown, and interact with the diverse inhabitants. Forge your legacy and ascend through the ranks in this dynamic and immersive world.
