Funcom has announced that Dune: Awakening, an Open World Survival MMO, will release in early 2025. The game, set on the most dangerous planet in the universe, will challenge players to survive the scorching desert and colossal sandworms by learning the ways of the Fremen. Players can expand their influence through combat, spice flow, building and upgrading bases, crafting vehicles, and trade. Players can develop their character by walking the path of the Mentat, Trooper, Planetologist, Swordmaster, or Bene Gesserit. The game also allows players to control the spice and cling to power as guild intrigue and warfare rage. Players can join a guild, align with House Harkonnen or Atreides, and clash for the precious spice in dynamic guild versus-guild battles involving various vehicles, tech, and specialized combatants.
Dune: Awakening has made its presence on the Gamescom show floor known to all, with visitors needing only to follow the towering sandworm sculpt to find the booth, where they can catch an extended 30-minute gameplay presentation and pick up their own Fremkit swag bag. For those at home, the 30-minute presentation will be live-streamed by various content creators over the next few days, including Sacriel, Alphacast, and Mowky. Journalists and creators will also try a demo of Dune: Awakening behind closed doors and share their impressions with the broader public.
Joel Bylos, Creative Director at Funcom, said, “Revealing gameplay for the first time is always a big moment, especially in a game where the interplay between all these systems can create completely unexpected moments, but the team has done an incredible job, and we can’t wait to see how the community reacts.”
Working closely with both the Herbert Estate and Legendary, Funcom’s Dune: Awakening introduces an alternate history in which Paul Atreides was never born, allowing players to put the future of Arrakis in their own hands.
Sam Rappaport, Vice President of Interactive Media at Legendary Entertainment, said, “We are incredibly excited for gamers to get their first glimpse of ‘Dune: Awakening’ at Gamescom. The game’s authenticity and attention to detail successfully convey the richness and depth of the Dune universe in a manner reminiscent of the world beautifully presented in Denis Villeneuve’s films. This game is a testament to the dedication of the developers and a thrilling new way for fans to engage with the iconic saga.”
With the Exclusive Gameplay Reveal unleashed, Funcom is thrilled to announce that the third Dune: Awakening Direct will air on August 29, showcasing even more gameplay footage and feature details, with the fantastic Soe Gschwind returning to host.
Dune: Awakening will launch in Early 2025 on PC and arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S later. Wishlist the game on PC and consoles, and sign up on the official website for a chance to enter the closed Beta.
