Dune: Awakening – PC Game | Survive, Build, and Rule on the Sands of Arrakis

Rise from survival to dominance in a persistent open-world MMO set in the legendary Dune universe. Dune: Awakening is a large-scale survival crafting MMO developed by Funcom, blending the harsh realities of life on Arrakis with deep political intrigue, faction warfare, and sandbox freedom. Whether you’re scavenging for water, battling sandworms, or climbing the ranks of the Landsraad, every decision shapes your legacy in this dynamic sci-fi world.

Key Features

• Massive Open World: Explore the ever-shifting deserts of Arrakis, from bustling hubs like Arrakeen to the treacherous Deep Desert.

• Survival Mechanics: Stay hydrated, avoid heatstroke, and build shelter to withstand sandstorms and deadly sandworms.

• Faction Warfare: Align with House Atreides or House Harkonnen, rise through the ranks, and influence server-wide politics via the Landsraad.

• Combat & Classes: Master one or more of the Great Schools of the Imperium—Bene Gesserit, Swordmaster, Mentat, Trooper, or Planetologist—with unique weapons, abilities, and tactics.

• Base Building & Economy: Construct anything from encampments to fortresses. Trade blueprints, gear, and resources on the player-driven Exchange.

• Vehicles & Exploration: Pilot ornithopters, sandbikes, and suspensor-equipped gear to traverse the vast terrain and uncover hidden relics.

• PvPvE Systems: Engage in optional PvP battles over spice blows or collaborate in co-op missions and ecology lab expeditions.

• Dynamic World Events: Weekly Coriolis storms reshape the Deep Desert, revealing new locations, dangers, and rewards.

Gameplay Overview

• Create Your Survivor: Customize your avatar, choose a mentor, and begin your journey with unique starting abilities.

• Resource Management: Extract water from blood, harvest dew flowers, and craft stillsuits to survive the desert’s extremes.

• Combat Depth: Use ranged weapons, slow blade melee strikes, and tactical gadgets. Shields block projectiles but are vulnerable to slow attacks—and attract sandworms.

• Political Influence: Join guilds, make decrees, and shape the server’s future through factional control and diplomacy.

• Spice System: Farm, trade, and consume spice to unlock powerful abilities—but beware addiction and its consequences.

Why You Should Play

• Inspired by Frank Herbert’s Dune: A faithful yet original take on the universe, with lore-rich storytelling and immersive world-building.

• Persistent MMO World: Thousands of players share the same evolving server, with social hubs, trade, and large-scale battles.

• Replayability & Progression: Multiple classes, builds, and faction paths ensure endless strategic depth.

• Private Server Support: Play solo or with friends while still accessing shared hubs and Deep Desert content.

Release Date

June 10, 2025 (PC) Early Access began June 5, 2025 Console versions (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) planned for 2026