Today marks the start of Dune: Awakening in early access on Steam. On MeinMMO, you will learn what you need to know about the survival MMO.
The essential information about the game at a glance: Dune: Awakening is a survival MMO from Funcom set in the Dune universe. The game combines survival with elements from MMO, third-person shooter, and RPG, allowing gamers to build large bases later on.
In Dune: Awakening, you will be stranded on the desert world of Arrakis and must level up your character from a castaway to a respected servant of a house. As you progress further in the game, more tools, vehicles, and weapons will be unlocked.
Dune: Awakening incorporates traditional survival elements as well as significant features from the MMO and RPG genres. There are classes, multiple skill trees, abilities, levels, and online features such as guilds and an auction house. Endgame is shaped by a complex political system.
In the video, you can find out what to expect from the survival MMO after release:
When is the release? Dune: Awakening officially launches on June 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM CEST (7:00 AM PDT, 2:00 PM UTC) on Steam. Anyone wishing to play the survival MMO starting June 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM CEST 7:00 AM PDT, 2:00 PM UTC) will need the deluxe edition for 69.99 € or the ultimate edition for 89.99 €. Both premium options each come with the ability for early access.
When the game will be released on Xbox and PlayStation 5 is still unknown; according to the developers, this will take place later, after the PC release.
What do you really do in the game? Dune: Awakening follows the typical survival principle. As a character, you start with nothing but the clothes on your back and gradually collect more equipment. With each new tool, previous work steps become easier, and new possibilities in the world open up.
In the endgame, Dune: Awakening focuses heavily on the Landsraad system. Here, gamers join House Atreides or House Harkonnen and compete over weekly tasks for power. The winning faction receives a bonus for the next week.
Base building also plays a crucial role. There must not only be space for production machines and materials, but also garages and landing platforms for vehicles and aircraft. Your character will be well-equipped for transportation later on.
Through the various classes, guilds, and the auction house, Dune: Awakening earns its genre title of survival MMO. Here you can find out which class is best for starting your journey in the world of Arrakis: Dune: Awakening: The best classes in ranking for a good start in the survival MMO
