Get ready for the highly anticipated survival MMO, Dune: Awakening, set to launch on May 20th, 2025. While the full release is still a few months away, eager fans can dive into the game early by creating their character now. Here's everything you need to know before the game hits the shelves.
Dune: Awakening MMO Character Creation Now Open
Following an exciting reveal trailer, Dune: Awakening is scheduled to launch on May 20th, 2025, for PC via Steam. Console players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can look forward to the game at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. In the lead-up to the release, developer Funcom has introduced the Character Creator and Benchmark Mode. This allows players to start their journey to Arrakis by meticulously crafting their character and testing their PC's compatibility with the game.
With the Character Creator, players have the freedom to customize every detail of their character's appearance, choose their home planet, caste, and select a mentor or class. These characters will seamlessly transfer into the full game upon its release. As an added bonus, early character creators will receive an exclusive Frameblade knife skin, which can be redeemed at launch with a special code.
The Benchmark Sequence is designed to evaluate your PC's performance and adjust the graphics settings to achieve the best possible experience. The sequence guides players through a player-built base in the desert, then to the bustling Harkonnen player hub, Harko Village, and culminates in a thrilling encounter with a massive sandworm.
Dune: Awakening will be available for USD 49.99, and pre-orders will soon be available on Steam. Those who pre-order will receive the Terrarium of Muad’Dib, an in-base decoration featuring the beloved desert kangaroo mouse from the series.
Dune: Awakening Features An Alternate World
Set in the universe of Frank Herbert's iconic Dune novels and inspired by the movie adaptations, Dune: Awakening is an open-world multiplayer survival game. Players begin as a prisoner tasked with unraveling the mystery of the Fremen's disappearance. The cinematic storyline follows your character's journey from obscurity to becoming a pivotal agent for either the Atreides or the Harkonnen faction.
The game's expansive open world is the ever-shifting desert of Arrakis, offering endless exploration opportunities. Each week, new locations, challenges, and rewards will emerge, prompting players to race to discover them first. In Arrakis, you can build bases, engage in combat, explore uncharted territories, and interact with the local populace. Carve out your own legacy and ascend through the ranks in this dynamic world.
