"Dune: Awakening - Latest Updates Revealed"

Dune: Awakening News

2025

May 8

⚫︎ Dune: Awakening recently concluded its open beta weekend, offering fans an exclusive sneak peek at the first 20-25 hours of gameplay along with other exciting features. During the Global LAN Party livestream, players uncovered an exploit that allowed them to stun opponents indefinitely in PvP combat.

The developers from Funcom were quick to address this issue during the livestream. Jeff Gagné, the World Director, and Lead Producer Ole Andreas Haley assured the community that the stunlock exploit would be resolved before the game’s official launch.

Read more: Dune: Awakening PvP Exploit Discovered During Open Beta

May 8

⚫︎ Funcom is taking proactive steps to ensure a smooth launch for Dune: Awakening by leveraging their experience with previous MMO launches. The studio plans to deploy thousands of servers, referred to as Hagga Basins, each capable of handling 40 concurrent players while accommodating several hundred accounts due to natural player fluctuations. Should a Hagga Basin approach its capacity, a server queue will be implemented to allow players to join seamlessly without the need for constant retries. Funcom's team is ready to scale up server resources as necessary to maintain a stable gaming experience across different regions.

Read more: Dune: Awakening will be Ready for Thousands Of Players, Says Developer

April 28

⚫︎ As Dune: Awakening gears up for its full launch, Funcom has scheduled a large-scale beta weekend. The event was announced on the game's official website, promising a weekend dedicated to testing Dune: Awakening globally. A new trailer was also unveiled, showcasing cinematic cutscenes and intriguing story snippets. Players can secure their spot in the beta by wishlisting and requesting access via the game’s Steam page or by obtaining beta codes during the game’s global broadcast.

Read more: Dune: Awakening Beta Spans Weekend and Features Global LAN Party

April 25

⚫︎ Funcom has scheduled the third official livestream for Dune: Awakening on April 29 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET, which will be streamed on the game's YouTube and Twitch channels. This livestream will delve deeper into the game’s base-building mechanics, crafting systems, resource gathering, and narrative elements, including The Exchange, Landsraad, and Blueprints. An exciting giveaway for the Ultimate Edition will also take place, with viewers having the chance to participate in a live Q&A session at the event's conclusion.

Read more: Dune: Awakening Livestream #3 Features Base Building Mechanics

April 16

⚫︎ The release of Dune: Awakening has been delayed to June 10, 2025. Funcom announced this decision to allow more time for game improvements and to incorporate additional feedback from beta testers.

Read more: Dune: Awakening Release Delayed By Three Weeks

March 27

⚫︎ The system requirements for Dune: Awakening are designed to be accessible for older gaming PCs, though high-end hardware is recommended for 4K gaming. Minimum specs include an Nvidia GTX 1060, AMD Radeon 5600 XT, or Intel Arc A380, paired with an Intel i5-7400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200. A minimum of 16GB of RAM is required, but at this level, the game will only perform at 1080p and 30fps. For a smoother experience, the recommended specs suggest an RTX 3070 or RX 6700 XT.

Read more: Dune Awakening system requirements let older gaming PCs in on the fun

March 26

⚫︎ Dune: Awakening will launch in May without an early access phase or monthly subscription, distinguishing itself from typical survival MMOs. Creative Director Joel Bylos confirmed that the game will receive ongoing free updates, enhancing the content and improving quality of life for players over time.

Read more: Dune: Awakening Will Be an MMO With No Monthly Subscriptions

March 14

⚫︎ A new trailer for Dune: Awakening offers a detailed look at how players will establish their presence on Arrakis. From setting up bases to discovering hidden resources, the footage highlights essential survival elements like crafting vehicles, scanning for materials, and exploring points of interest such as downed spacecraft with valuable loot. Vertical exploration is facilitated by tools like a grappling hook and suspensor belt. The trailer also introduced the Coriolis Storms, massive sandstorms that reshape the PvP deep deserts weekly, offering new opportunities for adventurous players.

With its focus on dynamic exploration and an ever-evolving world, Dune: Awakening promises to be a pioneering survival MMO.

Read more: [Dune Awakening's latest trailer offers a glimpse of its massive coriolis storms, which reshape swathes of the map each week for 'infinite exploration'](PC Gamer)

February 20

⚫︎ Funcom announced that Dune: Awakening will launch on PC via Steam on May 20 for $49.99, with pre-orders opening soon. Early purchasers will receive an exclusive in-game decoration, the ‘Terrarium of Muad’Dib.’ While console versions are planned for a later date, PC players can already access a free character creator and benchmark tool on Steam, allowing them to customize their avatar and test their system's performance before the game's release.

Read more: Dune: Awakening Character Creation is Already Available

January 7

⚫︎ Dune: Awakening is set to deliver a groundbreaking experience with its integration of NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology and next-gen Razer Chroma and Haptics. Announced at CES 2025, the game will utilize NVIDIA’s Multi Frame Generation to enhance performance and visual quality, bringing the harsh beauty of Arrakis to life with stunning detail. Additionally, Razer’s haptic devices and synchronized lighting will immerse players in the world of Arrakis, allowing them to feel the vibrations of sandworms, the force of sandstorm winds, and the intensity of combat in real time.

Read more: Dune: Awakening Brings Arrakis to Life as one of the First to Feature Cutting-Edge NVIDIA DLSS 4 and Next-Gen Razer Chroma Integration

2024

November 15

⚫︎ In a developer update last November, the Q&A section for Dune: Awakening provided new insights into gameplay mechanics. Shields, powered by Holtzman technology, offer protection against fast projectiles but are susceptible to slow melee attacks, poison, and fire, and their vibrations can attract sandworms. Crafting these shields requires rare components found at specific locations like Imperial Testing Stations. Although the game is primarily in third-person perspective, certain tools like binoculars and scopes provide a first-person view.

Vehicles, which players can craft or discover, come with customizable access permissions and can be securely stored using a vehicle backup tool. While sandworm riding won't be available at launch, the developers are committed to introducing this feature meaningfully in future updates. Players will advance by earning experience through exploration and completing contracts, unlocking new abilities, crafting recipes, and skills such as those taught by Wandering Masters, including Bene Gesserit techniques.

Read more: [Dune: Awakening Shares Development Updates and Answers FAQ](Dune: Awakening)

August 20

⚫︎ During Gamescom, a five-minute gameplay showcase for the open-world survival MMO Dune: Awakening provided an in-depth look at the challenging environment of Arrakis. Players will need to master Fremen survival skills to navigate the desert planet, engaging in combat, spice harvesting, construction, and trade. The game highlights player-driven choices that will shape their destiny amidst escalating guild conflicts and battles for spice control.

Read more: Dune: Awakening Gameplay Trailer Showcased For a 2025 Release During Gamescom ONL

March 5

⚫︎ In March 2024, Funcom unveiled new details about their upcoming survival MMO, Dune: Awakening, set in the harsh desert world of Arrakis. Based on Frank Herbert’s Dune and Denis Villeneuve’s film adaptation, the game’s first-ever Dune: Awakening Direct showcased in-game footage and highlighted key gameplay features, all powered by Unreal Engine 5. The presentation generated excitement for the game, which was originally announced in 2022, while capitalizing on the buzz surrounding the release of Dune: Part Two.

Read more: Dune: Awakening Shows Off Its Unreal Engine 5 Chops