Dune: Awakening's developers have exciting news for fans eagerly awaiting the game's release. The team at Funcom has confirmed that the game will launch fully on May 20 without any early access period or monthly subscription fees. Dive into the latest updates on the game, including details on the various editions players can purchase.
Dune: Awakening Coming on May 20
No Early Access and No Monthly Subscription
Dune: Awakening, the much-anticipated multiplayer survival game inspired by Frank Herbert's iconic 1965 novel, is set to launch on May 20. In a recent Steam blog post dated March 21, Funcom announced that the game will not follow the early access model and will instead be released in its entirety.
In a departure from many other MMOs like Final Fantasy XIV, World of Warcraft, and EVE Online, Dune: Awakening will not require a monthly subscription. Instead, the game will be supported through free updates, ensuring a continuous stream of new content, features, and enhancements for players. Funcom's experience with live service games, including the enduring Anarchy Online, now approaching its 25th anniversary, and the continually updated Conan Exiles, underpins their commitment to long-term support for Dune: Awakening.
Pre-Orders Live Now and Game Editions Revealed
The excitement continues as Funcom opened pre-orders for Dune: Awakening on March 24, following their announcement. The official website now showcases the different editions available for purchase: Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate. Pre-ordering any edition grants players two exclusive in-game items: the Terrarium of Muad’Dib, a detailed in-base decoration, and the Sunset Dye Global Swatch, a unique color pattern applicable to weapons, vehicles, and armor.
Pre-ordering the Deluxe or Ultimate edition offers an additional perk: a 5-day head start, allowing players to dive into the game on May 15. The Deluxe edition includes:
- Season Pass: Access to 4 DLCs, with the first featuring placeables inspired by Arrakis' wildlife, including Shai-Hulud. The subsequent three DLCs will be released later.
- Sardaukar Bator Armor: The iconic armor of the elite Sardaukar military force, which players will encounter in the game.
- One copy of the base game
The Ultimate edition, building on the Deluxe edition, adds these exclusive items:
- Dusk Rider Sandbike Swatch: A unique color pattern for your sandbike.
- Blue Dasher Ornithopter Swatch: A distinctive color pattern for your ornithopter.
- Caladan Palace Building Set: Building pieces and placeables inspired by the 2021 film.
- Dune 2021 Film Stillsuit: The iconic stillsuit worn by Paul Atreides in the film.
- Digital Artbook: A 50-page collection of artwork from the game’s development.
- Digital Soundtrack: 90 minutes of captivating music from the game.
For more details on Dune: Awakening's pre-order options and DLCs, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!
