Dune: Awakening Character Creation is Already Available

Prepare for Arrakis: Dune: Awakening Character Creation is LIVE!

Gear up for the May 20th, 2025 launch of the Dune: Awakening survival MMO on PC (Steam). PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S releases will follow at a later date. But you can start your journey now!

Funcom has unleashed the Character Creator and Benchmark Mode. Craft your unique character, selecting home planet, caste, and mentor, all of which will carry over to the full game. Early character creation unlocks an exclusive Frameblade knife skin, redeemable at launch via code.

The Benchmark Mode tests your PC's performance, optimizing graphics settings for optimal gameplay. Experience a thrilling test run through a player base, Harko Village (the Harkonnen hub), and a climactic sandworm encounter.

Dune: Awakening is priced at $49.99 USD. Pre-orders on Steam will include the Terrarium of Muad’Dib in-base decoration.

Explore an Evolving Arrakis

Inspired by Frank Herbert's novels and film adaptations, Dune: Awakening plunges you into a massive, dynamic open-world survival experience. Begin as a prisoner investigating the Fremen's disappearance, and rise to become a powerful agent of either House Atreides or House Harkonnen.

Arrakis constantly evolves. Weekly updates introduce new locations, challenges, and rewards, encouraging exploration and competition. Build bases, engage in combat, uncover secrets, and forge your legacy in this unforgiving yet rewarding landscape.