Do you love open-world MMO games? If this is the genre that you like, you need to check out an upcoming MMO game that has scientific elements. Titled Dune Awakening, this is going to be one of the most talked about and most played games for 2025. As you live on the planet, you realize there are a lot of things for you to take care of. One of those is the game flows along based on the paths that you pick and choose.
Dune Awakening requires you to survive and scavenge on the planet. If such types of games spark an interest in you, then knowing about this game is important. So here is everything that you need to know about the new game, Dune Awakening.
In this post, we will talk about the release date for the game, what to expect from the game, and also how you can test the game out by joining the beta program for Dune Awakening.
Dune Awakening Release Date
Dune Awakening was first announced during the 2022 Gamescom event. Yes, it has been some time since the game was first announced to the public, but it now has a release date. Dune Awakening is scheduled for a release during the early part of 2025. Still no exact date, but you can expect the game to be released anywhere between the first 4 months of the year.
Dune Awakening: Developer and Publisher
Funcom is the developer and publisher of Dune Awakening. Funcom also has some other games under its belt, such as Metal: Hellsinger, Conan Chop Chop, Anarchy Online, and The Park – just to name a few.
Dune Awakening Game Trailer
The Survive Arrakis trailer for Dune Awakening was released on the 4th of March 2024. From the trailer, you get a first look at the planet Arrakis. This desert-like planet has a lot of dangerous things coming for you. From crazy monsters popping out of the dunes to other enemies waiting to get hold of the planet and everything in between. The trailer also shows you the numerous buildings that you can construct and the futuristic weapons that you get to use. There will be lots of fights for you to partake in and win. You can watch the trailer here.
Dune: Awakening Gameplay
The developers showcased Dune Awakening’s gameplay during the 2024 Gamescom event. The gameplay for the game was taken from the beta version of the game so, do expect some changes when the final game has been released. Dune Awakening has a very intense character-creation tool. You can create a character to your liking by adjusting elements such as the body type, height, skin tone arm, and leg thickness, as well as everything that can be adjusted on the face.
You can also choose the place that your character comes from, the caste as well as who your mentor is. Looking at these choices, you can see it creates a background and a story for your character. The open desert requires you to search for various items and build yourself a home on your planet. The game has a lot to offer from crafting, explosions, and even playing along with other players in the same world.
Dune: Awakening has a lot of tasks for you to complete such as taking away the spice from a guild when they lose, using tanks and flying machines for battles, and also brace yourselves from the storms that will keep changing the landscape of the desert. The decisions that you take will affect the players such as the taxation mandates and the global policy which can be manipulated.
Dune: Awakening Platforms and System Requirements
Dune Awakening will be available on the following platforms:
- Windows PC via Steam
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- PlayStation 5
Considering that the previous generation consoles are reaching the end of support, Dune Awakening will not be available for these platforms. For the time being, the developers have not revealed the system requirements, as the game is undergoing regular beta testing. However, those system requirements will be revealed once the developers have finalized the game and the release date
Dune Awakening: Beta Program Sign-Up
The developers have stated that the game will be undergoing several closed beta testing sessions and if you would like to be a part of it, signing up for the beta tests is simple and easy. Here is how you do it.
- Open the web browser of your choice and head over to the Dune Awakening official website.
- Now, click on the beta Signup tab.
- All you need to do is enter your email address and register right away. If you want, you can allow Famcom to send you email notifications about Dune and other games being developed by them.
This concludes everything you need to know about Dune Awakening, the game looks very promising. As long as the servers are fine for you to play with your friends, there shouldn’t be any issues. The game’s story is also interesting and will be perfect for those who love adventure-based games. Now, all we can do is wait for the developers to announce any premium or special edition, open the game for pre-orders, and release the system requirements to play this fun open-world-based MMO game. Share your thoughts about what you liked about the game in the comments below.
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