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Dune: Awakening

Dune: Awakening

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Release Date: June 10, 2025

Action, TPP, Science Fiction, Books, Sandbox, RPG Elements, Survival, Online, MMO, Crafting, Internet

Dune: Awakening was developed by Funcom studio, combining elements of MMO productions and survival games. We create our own character and manage their development. The game allows to explore the open world of Arrakis, collect resources (including valuable spice), raise buildings, craft items, fight enemies and join guilds.

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8.0

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Dune: Awakening is a survival MMO set in the popular science fiction universe. The game was developed by Funcom studio, the creators of Conan Exiles, The Secret World, and Anarchy Online.

Gameplay

In Dune: Awakening we watch the action from a third-person perspective (TPP).

Open world, missions and loyalty to the clan

The game gives us an open world. Apart from the deserts, there are also vibrant settlements waiting to be visited, such as Arrakin and Harko. Additionally, the so-called Coriolis dust storms sweep across the wastelands, transforming them in various ways and revealing new locations (along with the dangers and rewards they bring). Exploring Arrakis, we encounter both NPCs and other players with whom we can engage in various interactions.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows June 10, 2025

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5 TBA

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S TBA

Early Access:June 5, 2025

Developer: Funcom

Publisher: Funcom

Features

Originals

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News

It’s easy to spend over 100 hours in Dune Awakening, and here’s why the game just works so well

It’s easy to spend over 100 hours in Dune Awakening, and here’s why the game just works so well

Love sandbox survival games? Dune Awakening delivers some incredibly addictive gameplay.

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Olga Racinowska

July 2, 2025

It’s easy to spend over 100 hours in Dune Awakening, and here’s why the game just works so well
Today's Dune Awakening update fixed hated dupe glitch but fans report lost items instead

Today's Dune Awakening update fixed hated dupe glitch but fans report lost items instead

Many Dune Awakening fans are struggling with technical problems right now. It seems that the patch that fixed a “dupe bug”, duplication glitch which was abused by some players, caused people to lose their resources.

How to

Agnes Adamus

July 2, 2025

Today's Dune Awakening update fixed hated dupe glitch but fans report lost items instead
Dune: Awakening is becoming more popular on Steam, but there is a problem with PvP because some players think they are Super Mario

Dune: Awakening is becoming more popular on Steam, but there is a problem with PvP because some players think they are Super Mario

A player of Dune: Awakening drew the attention of the developers to an annoying element of the multiplayer mode. The creators are already working to fix the issue.

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Maciej Gaffke

June 17, 2025

Dune: Awakening is becoming more popular on Steam, but there is a problem with PvP because some players think they are Super Mario
Did you get stuck on connecting screen in Dune Awakening? Devs work to solve server issues

Did you get stuck on connecting screen in Dune Awakening? Devs work to solve server issues

It seems that there are serious server issues in Dune Awakening. Many players report being stuck on the connecting screen. However, devs are fixing it right now.

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Damian Gacek

June 17, 2025

Did you get stuck on connecting screen in Dune Awakening? Devs work to solve server issues
How to enter Wreck of the Hephaestus in Dune Awakening

How to enter Wreck of the Hephaestus in Dune Awakening

Not sure how to enter the Wreck of the Hephaestus in Dune Awakening? Our guide will help you with that.

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Dawid Lubczynski

June 16, 2025

How to enter Wreck of the Hephaestus in Dune Awakening
New open-world survival game conquers Steam after its global release. Players praise Dune: Awakening and do something impossible

New open-world survival game conquers Steam after its global release. Players praise Dune: Awakening and do something impossible

The official global launch of Dune Awakening was a great success. Players also figured out how to get around one of the restrictions put by the devs.

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Adrian Werner

June 11, 2025

New open-world survival game conquers Steam after its global release. Players praise Dune: Awakening and do something impossible
How do worms work in Dune Awakening and how to avoid them? Here's how to save your loot

How do worms work in Dune Awakening and how to avoid them? Here's how to save your loot

Are you afraid of worms in Dune Awakening? You should be. Here you will find some tips on how to deal with them and protect your backpack's content.

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Aleksander Kartasinski

June 11, 2025

How do worms work in Dune Awakening and how to avoid them? Here's how to save your loot
Want a free wall mural in Dune: Awakening? Do this Discord quest

Want a free wall mural in Dune: Awakening? Do this Discord quest

Did you know about the new Discord Quest for Dune: Awakening? Would you like to get a free mural? Our step-by-step guide will explain what you need to do to get it.

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Dawid Lubczynski

June 11, 2025

Want a free wall mural in Dune: Awakening? Do this Discord quest
Thermoelectric Cooler in Dune Awakening is crucial for your progress. Learn where to find it

Thermoelectric Cooler in Dune Awakening is crucial for your progress. Learn where to find it

Do you have issues with obtaining thermoelectric cooler in Dune Awakening? Worry not, as here you will find information that will allow you to pinpoint its location.

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Aleksander Kartasinski

June 10, 2025

Thermoelectric Cooler in Dune Awakening is crucial for your progress. Learn where to find it
One player ditched Destiny 2 for Dune Awakening, and they’re likely not alone making the switch

One player ditched Destiny 2 for Dune Awakening, and they’re likely not alone making the switch

Dune Awakening is luring players away from titles like Destiny 2. The new MMORPG is definitely creating a stir.

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Olga Racinowska

June 9, 2025

One player ditched Destiny 2 for Dune Awakening, and they’re likely not alone making the switch

System Requirements

System Requirements for Dune: Awakening Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
(30 fps, 1080p) Intel Core i5-7400 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 5600 XT, 60 GB SSD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
(60 fps, 1080p) Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce RTX 3070 / 12 GB Radeon RX 6700 XT, 75 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.

Ultra System Requirements:
(60 fps, 4K) Intel Core i7-11700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 12 GB GeForce RTX 4070 / Radeon RX 7800 XT, 75 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Dune: Awakening Video Game.

8.0

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 83% of Critics. There are 50 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

GameOnly: 2.5 / 5 by Michał Marasek

Dune: Awakening heavily relies on its well-known universe, offering very average, sometimes outright boring gameplay mechanics. If you’re not a fan of Frank Herbert’s world, you won’t find a captivating story here. Instead, you’ll get hours of traversing a monotonous desert while engaging in equally monotonous resource gathering, with resources constantly respawning in the same spots. Unfortunately, in Funcom’s production, I found nothing that would make me want to spend more time with it, so I cannot recommend it.

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IGN: 8 / 10 by Travis Northup

Dune: Awakening is an excellent survival MMO that brilliantly captures life on Arrakis, usually to its benefit.

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Cinelinx: 4.5 / 5 by Jordan Maison

Funcom's Dune: Awakening has arrived, offering players a chance to survive the harsh sands of Arrakis in a way that's thrilling for MMO genre fans and newcomers alike.

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80%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (40,419)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Immersive Atmosphere: Many players praised the game's ability to capture the essence of the Dune universe, with solid visuals and sound design that enhance the experience.
  • Engaging Survival Mechanics: The game offers a satisfying survival gameplay loop, requiring players to manage resources like water and navigate the dangers of the desert, including sandworms.
  • Base Building and Crafting: Players appreciated the base-building mechanics, describing them as intuitive and rewarding. Crafting systems were also noted for their depth.
  • Exploration: The vastness of the world and the thrill of discovering new locations and resources were highlighted as enjoyable aspects of gameplay.
  • Voice Acting and Story Elements: The voice acting received positive mentions, with some players enjoying the narrative elements, even if they felt the main story was somewhat lacking.

The main cons of the game

  • PvP Issues: A significant number of reviews criticized the PvP mechanics, claiming they are poorly balanced and often force players into unwanted combat situations. Many felt that PvP is not truly optional, as essential resources are locked behind PvP areas.
  • AI and Combat Mechanics: Players reported that enemy AI is often lacking, leading to unchallenging encounters. Combat mechanics, especially in melee, were described as clunky and unsatisfactory.
  • Repetitive Gameplay: Some reviewers noted that the gameplay can become repetitive, especially in the mid to late game, with grinding for resources becoming tedious.
  • Server Issues: Players experienced problems with server stability, including long wait times to log in, server crashes, and maintenance downtimes that disrupt gameplay.
  • Endgame Content: Many players felt that the endgame lacks depth and variety, leading to frustration, particularly for solo players.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • More PvE Content: Several reviews expressed a desire for more PvE-focused endgame content that doesn't force players into PvP zones to progress.
  • Improved AI: There were calls for better NPC AI to create more engaging combat scenarios.
  • Enhanced Customization Options: Players wanted more customization for characters and bases, as well as more unique items and gear.
  • Better Balancing of Classes and Mechanics: Many users pointed out the need for better balancing in class abilities and combat mechanics, particularly regarding the effectiveness of melee versus ranged combat.
  • Private Server Options: Some players were disappointed with the lack of options for private servers and the inability to freely transfer between them, which hindered their ability to play with friends.

Summary

  • In summary, while Dune: Awakening has a solid foundation with engaging gameplay and a captivating atmosphere, it suffers from various issues, particularly related to PvP, server stability, and endgame content. Players are hopeful for future updates that will enhance the overall experience and address their concerns.

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