The release of Dune: Awakening has been pushed back by three weeks to incorporate more community feedback. This article details the reasons for the delay and previews the game's upcoming large-scale beta weekend.
Dune: Awakening Development Update
New Release Date: June 10
As Dune: Awakening builds momentum toward launch, developer Funcom has made a critical decision to extend the development period. On April 15, the studio announced via X (formerly Twitter) that the game's release would be postponed by an additional three weeks.
Originally scheduled for May 20, the new launch date is now June 5 for Deluxe Edition owners and June 10 for the global standard release. This decision stems from substantial feedback gathered during the ongoing Persistent Closed Beta, compelling the team to allocate more time for refinement.
Funcom is committed to delivering a polished, high-quality experience and is actively incorporating tester feedback. The developers state that the extra three weeks provide "the necessary time to implement improvements for a superior gameplay experience from day one."
Upcoming Large-Scale Beta Weekend
To engage the community during this extended wait, Funcom has announced a large-scale beta weekend scheduled for next month. This event will allow a broader player base to experience the game and contribute their insights. Further details will be revealed soon.
The developers describe Dune: Awakening as an ambitious "beast of a game," a massive multiplayer survival title introducing unprecedented gameplay and technical innovations to the genre. While awaiting release, players can watch developer livestreams on Steam, YouTube, and Twitch for deep dives into features and mechanics.
Dune: Awakening is now targeting a June 10, 2025 release on PC. Launch dates for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will be announced at a later time. For the latest news and updates, explore our related article below.
