Dune: Awakening: Early Character Creation Now Open
Get ready, fans of the Dune universe! The highly anticipated survival MMO, Dune: Awakening, is set to launch on May 20th, 2025, for PC via Steam, with console versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S to follow. But you don't have to wait until then to start your journey on Arrakis. Developer Funcom has already opened the Character Creator and Benchmark Mode, allowing you to craft your character and ensure your PC is ready for the adventure ahead.
Character Creation: Craft Your Destiny
With the Character Creator, you have the power to tailor every detail of your appearance, from your face to your outfit. You can also choose your home planet, caste, and mentor or class, setting the stage for your unique story within the Dune universe. Characters created now will seamlessly transfer to the full game upon its release. Plus, as an early adopter, you'll receive an exclusive Frameblade knife skin, redeemable with a code at launch.
Benchmark Mode: Optimize Your Experience
The Benchmark Sequence is designed to test your PC's performance, automatically adjusting graphics settings for the best experience. You'll journey through a player-built base in the desert, visit Harko Village—the bustling Harkonnen player hub—and even face off against a colossal sandworm. This ensures you're ready for the vast, dynamic world of Arrakis.
Pricing and Pre-Orders
Dune: Awakening will be priced at USD 49.99. You can pre-order the game on Steam soon, and with your pre-order, you'll receive a special in-base decoration, the Terrarium of Muad’Dib, featuring the beloved desert kangaroo mouse from the series.
An Alternate World Awaits
Set in the iconic universe of Frank Herbert's Dune novels and inspired by the movie adaptations, Dune: Awakening is an open-world multiplayer survival game. You'll begin as a prisoner tasked with uncovering the mystery behind the Fremen's disappearance. As you navigate the cinematic storyline, you'll rise from obscurity to become a pivotal agent for either the Atreides or the Harkonnen faction.
Arrakis, the vast and ever-changing desert, serves as the game's expansive playground. Each week brings new locations, challenges, and rewards to discover. Build bases, engage in fierce combat, explore uncharted territories, and interact with the diverse inhabitants of this world. Leave your mark on Arrakis and ascend through the ranks to become a legend.
