Dune: Awakening, the highly anticipated open-world survival MMO inspired by Frank Herbert's iconic sci-fi novels and Denis Villeneuve's films, has been postponed to June 10, 2025. Funcom, the game's developer, announced the delay while also revealing that players eager for an early start can dive into the game on June 5 by purchasing either the Deluxe Edition or Ultimate Edition.
An important update regarding Dune: Awakening: pic.twitter.com/09Ftw4hstj
— Dune: Awakening (@DuneAwakening) April 15, 2025
The reason behind the delay, as stated by Funcom, stems from the feedback received during their ongoing Persistent Closed Beta. The additional time will allow the development team to refine the game further, ensuring they can implement the changes and enhancements suggested by the community. Moreover, this delay paves the way for a large-scale beta weekend next month, giving even more players the chance to experience Dune: Awakening and provide valuable feedback.
While this news might be disappointing for those eager to explore the sands of Arrakis sooner, Funcom is set to host a combat livestream today at 12pm ET/9am PT. This event promises to shed more light on the game's PvP and PvE mechanics, along with details about archetypes and skills.
Here at IGN, we're buzzing with excitement about Dune: Awakening. As we noted in our hands-on preview, "It's easy to be skeptical about an MMO survival game set in the Dune universe, but after a few bouts of dehydration and sunstroke, the day I spent in Arrakis convinced me that Dune: Awakening is one to watch."
For those hungry for more information, be sure to check out the details on the MMO's business model, post-launch plans, and the in-depth gameplay trailer that was unveiled at Gamescom ONL last year.
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