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Dune: Awakening

by Funcom

Released June 10, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

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About Dune: Awakening

Dune: Awakening is an open-world survival game set on the desert planet Arrakis. Players create a custom character and must manage thirst, maintain stillsuits, and contend with environmental hazards like sandstorms, extreme heat, and roaming sandworms. The game involves scavenging resources, crafting equipment, building shelters, and competing with other players to harvest and transport spice. As players progress, they advance through phases from basic survival to leading a guild, eventually participating in faction warfare between House Atreides and House Harkonnen. The game features single-player, and multiplayer which can be fully played in PvE with dedicated PvP zones.

In an alternate timeline where Paul Atreides was never born, Lady Jessica obeys the Bene Gesserit and bears a daughter named Ariste instead of a son. Her loyalty earns her training as a Truthsayer, and she uncovers the betrayal of Dr. Wellington Yueh before it can unfold. House Atreides survives under Duke Leto's leadership but becomes locked in a prolonged War of Assassins against House Harkonnen on the desert planet Arrakis. Meanwhile, the Fremen have vanished following a brutal purge by the Emperor's Sardaukar forces. Into this fractured world, a lone agent working undercover for the Bene Gesserit arrives on Arrakis with a singular mission: find the missing Fremen and awaken the Sleeper. The desert holds its secrets tightly, and the political machinations of the Great Houses threaten anyone caught between them.

Release dates by platform

PCEarly accessJune 5, 2025 · Out now
PlayStation 5September 22, 2026 · Out now
Xbox Series X|SSeptember 22, 2026 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score895 reviews
Steam reviewsMostly Positive71% of 80K positive
Player score7064 ratings on IGDB
Playing now12,134on Steam at last update

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OSWindows 10 64-bit (or newer)
ProcessorIntel Core i5-7400 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon 5600XT (6 GB)
DirectXVersion 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connection

Recommended

OSWindows 10 64-bit (or newer)
ProcessorIntel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8 GB) / AMD Radeon 6700XT (12 GB)
DirectXVersion 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connection

Dune: Awakening FAQ

When did Dune: Awakening come out?

Dune: Awakening was released on June 10, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Is Dune: Awakening on PlayStation 5?

Yes. Dune: Awakening launched on PlayStation 5 on September 22, 2026.

Is Dune: Awakening on Xbox Series X|S?

Yes. Dune: Awakening launched on Xbox Series X|S on September 22, 2026.

Is Dune: Awakening on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Dune: Awakening has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Who is making Dune: Awakening?

Dune: Awakening is developed by Funcom.

Is Dune: Awakening multiplayer?

Yes. Dune: Awakening supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, and massively multiplayer online (mmo).

How much does Dune: Awakening cost?

Dune: Awakening costs $49.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is Dune: Awakening good?

Steam players rate it "Mostly Positive" — 71% of 80,320 reviews are positive. Critics average 89/100.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Dune: Awakening?

The minimum GPU is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon 5600XT (6 GB). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Dune: Awakening system requirements page.

Dune series

7 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Dune1992
  2. Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty1992
  3. Dune 20001998
  4. Emperor: Battle for Dune2001
  5. Frank Herbert's Dune2001
  6. Dune: Ornithopter Assault2002
  7. Dune: Awakening2025

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