At gamescom 2024, the developers of Dune: Awakening stated that the survival MMO is set to be released on PC in early 2025. Now it is 2025 and players are asking: What’s next?
What is the current status of Dune: Awakening? Since late 2023, the survival MMO from Funcom (The Secret World, Age of Conan, Conan Exiles) has been in a closed testing phase. In mid-2024, the testing mode transitioned to a persistent beta with permanently available servers.
Meanwhile, the developers regularly release updates for interested players. Additionally, there have been several interviews – at gamescom 2024, MeinMMO also had the opportunity to question the developers. Furthermore, the team revealed during the event that the game is set to be released on PC in early 2025.
You can watch the gameplay trailer for Dune: Awakening here:
The Sandworm is on Course
Will the familiar release plan remain? Now that it’s early 2025, players like the X user Cowfoot want to know what the status is. Is a delay looming? The developers’ clear answer: “The game is still on track to meet the announced release window.” – via X.
It shouldn’t be long before the developers reveal the final release date. Once this is known, we will, of course, keep you updated on MeinMMO.
What do I need to know about Dune: Awakening? Dune: Awakening is the new survival MMO from Funcom. The focus is heavily on sandbox gameplay, which aims to provide a free gaming experience. Additionally, a significant part of the game will have a PvP focus. PvE will primarily occur in the form of survival mechanics.
The MMO takes place on the planet Arrakis, the main setting for both Dune films by Denis Villeneuve as well as the popular book series. The desert planet is utterly inhospitable. However, there is the drug Spice
, which is essential for the survival of humans in the Dune universe.
Your first task is to gather water, shelter, and equipment. The next step is to simplify your survival. You will acquire resources and blueprints to craft bases, armor, weapons, or transports.
To obtain more valuable loot, you will need to venture deeper into the desert. There, sandworms, deadly storms, and many more dangers await you. You can find all further details on our overview page about the game: Dune: Awakening – Everything about the release, beta, and platforms
