| Dune: Awakening | |||
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| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | DLC & Pre-Order | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| June 10, 2025 (PC) More Details |
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| Genre | |
| MMO, Adventure, Survival | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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$49.99 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Funcom | Funcom |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1, or Multiplayer MMO (Server Capacity) |
RP |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| TBD | Yes |
| Official Website | Official Website for Dune: Awakening |
Dune: Awakening Latest News
⚫︎ Developer Funcom apologizes for lackluster Lost Harvest DLC with a four-piece building "set", and promises to add more content later this month following backlash from players.
⚫︎ Funcom has announced that Dune: Awakening will be free to play on Steam starting September 11. Alongside the trial, the game will also receive its first discount since launch, giving players an opportunity to purchase Dune: Awakening at a reduced price.
⚫︎ The free Chapter 2 main story update and the paid The Lost Harvest DLC will be launched on September 10th, further expanding the world of Arrakis with new content.
⚫︎ A roadmap detailing updates to come to Dune: Awakening from September 2025 to June 2026 has been posted by Funcom on the game's official website.
⚫︎ Funcom is testing a fix for the long-standing issue of ornithopter griefing in Dune: Awakening as part of the quality-of-life improvements included in the upcoming Version 1.1.20 patch, set to launch this August.
⚫︎ Steam Family Sharing for Dune: Awakening is temporarily disabled, potentially until 2026. Developer Funcom addresses the feature being used to cheat, and has proposed this solution moving forward in an effort to curb the exploitation.
Dune: Awakening Overview
Dune: Awakening is an open-world survival MMO developed by Funcom, set in the expansive and perilous universe of Dune, inspired by Frank Herbert's work. The game places players on the desert planet of Arrakis, known for its vast seas of sand, ancient mysteries, and ruthless competition over the precious resource, spice. In this alternate narrative where Paul Atreides was never born, the balance of power between the Atreides, Harkonnen, and other factions teeters in chaos. Players must navigate this world, interact with hundreds of others, and carve their path as they seek power, survival, and control over spice.
The game is currently in development, with Funcom aiming to bring its deep expertise in survival mechanics and massively multiplayer online systems to deliver a cohesive and engaging experience. The game's trailers and descriptions emphasize exploration, crafting, guild politics, and large-scale battles. Its release date has not yet been announced, with early access and beta phases expected to refine gameplay and server stability.
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| Price | $49.99 | ||||
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Dune: Awakening Gameplay
Dune: Awakening is an MMO Survival that immerses players in the vast and dangerous world of Arrakis. Explore rolling dunes, ancient Ecology Labs, and treacherous canyons while navigating bustling villages and the lawless deep desert. Survive by finding and extracting water, maintaining your stillsuit, and crafting shelters to withstand sandstorms and the ever-present threat of sandworms. Engage in dynamic 3rd person combat with a variety of weapons and abilities, and participate in epic battles involving infantry and vehicles.
The game's world is ever-changing, with Coriolis storms altering the landscape and uncovering new resources. Players can control the spice by harvesting it, selling it on the exchange, or using it to enhance abilities at the risk of addiction. Form guilds, create bases, and rise to power by allying with Great Houses, controlling resources, and crafting weapons, armor, and vehicles. Success in this harsh environment demands strategy, skill, and adaptability as players vie for dominance on the unforgiving planet of Arrakis.
Dune: Awakening Announcement Trailer
Dune: Awakening Announcement Trailer
The announcement trailer for Dune: Awakening sets the tone for the game, emphasizing the harsh survival challenges in the desert of Arrakis. The trailer showcases the difficulty of enduring the brutal environment and hints at the transformative journey players will undergo.
Dune: Awakening Trivia
⚫︎ Dune: Awakening’s design philosophy is summarized by the acronym S.P.I.C.E., which stands for Survival, Politics & Intrigue, Infinite Exploration, Combined Arms, and Expression & Customization.
⚫︎ The game is marketed as a survival MMO rather than an MMORPG, emphasizing exploration, crafting, and large-scale player interactions over traditional RPG elements.
⚫︎ Dune: Awakening is set in the Dune universe, reimagining Arrakis in an alternate timeline where Paul Atreides was never born, and factional wars rage.
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