Dune: Awakening has a launch date

Dune has been a classic of the sci-fi genre for quite a long time, but the most recent release of a new film adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel brought it back to the big public in a new shape. The film's huge success in theatres contributed to making it popular again and we saw the release of Dune: Spice Wars, a new strategy game with the backdrop of the conflict for the control of spide production in Arrakis. However, a more ambitious project centered on Dune was announced by Funcom a few years ago, and since then, the fans of the franchise have kept an eye on it. Dune: Awakening is a survival multiplayer game set in the desertic planet Arrakis, where players will strive to survive while trying to build their own empire. A lengthy video revealed during the last Gamescom showcased some exciting moments and unique gameplay features.

Release date

Developer Funcom has finally revealed the release date for Dune: Awakening. The game will be available to play on PC from May 20, 2025, and it will offer players an experience set in a massive open world representing Arrakis. However, the game won't follow the story in the original novels and features an alternate story. Players will have the power to rise as important figures in the future of Arrakis amidst a brutal war between House Atreides and House Harkonen.

"The Fremen have vanished. Paul Atreides was never born. Lady Jessica obeyed the Bene Gesserit and gave birth to a girl. Duke Leto Atreides survived the assault on Arrakeen and is now locked in a brutal conflict with the Harkonnen over Arrakis and its precious spice.
In this unique but still familiar take on the iconic sci-fi universe of Dune, you begin as a prisoner sent to Arrakis to uncover the mystery of the Fremen’s disappearance. Following in the footsteps of the mysterious desert tribe, you will learn the true meaning of desert power as you rise from a nameless survivor to becoming an agent of the Atreides or the Harkonnen."

If you are eager to discover what Dune: Awakening has to offer you better confirm that you are prepared for it. There's a benchmark tool available via Steam that you can use to test the game's performance on your PC. Also, a character creator available on the same platform will give you a first look at character customization. As usual, our comparator will provide you with the best discounts for Dune: Awakening ahead of release.