Dune: Awakening in May; Character Creator/Benchmark Released

Dune: Awakening in May; Character Creator/Benchmark Released
[Feb 20, 2025, 12:55 pm ET] – Post a Comment

Funcom announces May 20th is the official release date for Dune: Awakening, its multiplayer survival game based on the classic science-fiction series. For those eager for this chance get some sun, the game's Character Creator & Benchmark Mode is available on Steam. Arrakis is not known as a hotbed of fashion, but this will allow you to design your character in advance, while also testing how the game will run on your system. This post on Steam has details, including that this will launch with a $49.99 USD price tag. A new Release Date Reveal Trailer celebrates with a look at why you should be dead before the game even starts. Here's more on the date and the new trailer:

Today, Funcom finally lifted the veil on Dune: Awakening’s release date. The open world, multiplayer survival game set on Arrakis will come to Steam on May 20! Players can begin their journey today by diving into the brand-new Character Creation & Benchmark Mode, available now through Steam. Created characters can then be imported into Dune: Awakening at launch.

Inspired by Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi novel and Legendary Entertainment’s award-winning films, Dune: Awakening is crafted by Funcom’s veteran developers to deliver an experience that resonates with both Dune enthusiasts and survival game fans alike.
Get ready to step into the biggest Dune game ever made with today’s trailer:

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