Get ready to embark on an epic journey with the upcoming survival MMO, Dune: Awakening, set to launch in May. Exciting news for fans—the character creation feature is already open, allowing you to prepare your avatar ahead of the game's release. Dive into the details and discover what awaits you before the official launch.
Dune: Awakening MMO Character Creation Now Open
Game Launches On May 20th
Mark your calendars—Dune: Awakening is scheduled for release on May 20th, 2025, initially for PC via Steam, with future ports to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on an unannounced date. In anticipation, developer Funcom has introduced the Character Creator and Benchmark Mode. This gives players a head start to craft their character for Arrakis and ensures their PC hardware is up to the task.
With the Character Creator, you have the freedom to customize every detail of your character's appearance. Choose your home planet, caste, and mentor or class, tailoring your avatar to your liking. Characters created now will seamlessly import into the full game at launch. As an added incentive, early creators will receive an exclusive Frameblade knife skin, which can be redeemed with a code on launch day.
The Benchmark Sequence is designed to test your PC's performance, automatically adjusting graphics settings for the best experience. You'll navigate through a player-built desert base, visit the lively Harko Village, and face a thrilling encounter with a massive sandworm.
Priced at USD 49.99, Dune: Awakening will soon be available for pre-order on Steam. Pre-orders include a special in-base decoration, the Terrarium of Muad'Dib, featuring the beloved desert kangaroo mouse from the series.
Dune: Awakening Features An Alternate World
Immerse yourself in the universe of Frank Herbert's Dune novels and the inspired movie adaptations with Dune: Awakening. This open-world multiplayer survival game takes place on the vast, ever-changing desert planet of Arrakis. Begin your journey as a prisoner tasked with unraveling the mystery of the Fremen's disappearance. Your character will evolve from an unknown figure to a pivotal agent of either the Atreides or Harkonnen faction through a gripping cinematic storyline.
Explore the endless landscapes of Arrakis, where new locations, challenges, and rewards emerge weekly. Compete to be the first to uncover these secrets, build bases, engage in combat, and connect with other inhabitants of the land. Craft your legacy and ascend the ranks in this dynamic world of Dune: Awakening.