Embark on your Arrakis adventure early! Dune: Awakening, the highly anticipated survival MMO, arrives May 20th, but character creation is open now. Prepare for launch and discover what awaits you on the harsh, yet captivating, desert planet.
Dune: Awakening MMO Character Creation is Now Open
Launch Date: May 20th
Dune: Awakening launches May 20th, 2025, on PC via Steam, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions following at a later date. But the journey begins now! Funcom has unveiled the Character Creator and Benchmark Mode, allowing you to craft your character and test your PC's compatibility.
Customize every aspect of your appearance, select your home planet, caste, and mentor/class. This meticulously crafted character will then seamlessly transition into the full game upon release. Early character creation also unlocks an exclusive Frameblade knife skin, redeemable via code at launch.
The Benchmark Mode thoroughly assesses your PC's performance, automatically adjusting graphics settings for optimal gameplay. Experience a thrilling test sequence: from a player-built desert base, to the bustling Harkonnen hub of Harko Village, culminating in a breathtaking sandworm encounter.
The game will be priced at USD 49.99, with Steam pre-orders available soon. Pre-order bonuses include the Terrarium of Muad’Dib, a unique in-base decoration featuring the beloved desert kangaroo mouse.
Dune: Awakening: A New Chapter in the Dune Saga
Inspired by Frank Herbert's novels and the cinematic adaptations, Dune: Awakening is an open-world, multiplayer survival game set in the iconic Dune universe. Begin as a prisoner, unraveling the mystery behind the Fremen's disappearance. Rise through the ranks, becoming a powerful agent for either House Atreides or House Harkonnen.
Explore the vast, ever-shifting landscape of Arrakis. Discover new locations, face perilous challenges, and claim valuable rewards in a constantly evolving world. Build your base, engage in thrilling combat, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the history of Arrakis. Your legend awaits.
