Dune: Awakening Character Creation is Already Available

Prepare for Arrakis! Dune: Awakening, the open-world survival MMO, launches May 20th, 2025 (PC via Steam, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions to follow). But your journey begins now!

Character Creation is Open!

Create your character today and get a head start on your Arrakisian adventure! The character creator allows extensive customization, letting you choose your home planet, caste, and mentor/class. Your created character will carry over to the full game. Early creators receive an exclusive Frameblade knife skin, redeemable at launch via code.

Benchmark Your PC

Funcom also provides a Benchmark Mode to test your PC's compatibility and optimize graphics settings. The benchmark takes you through key locations, including a player base, Harko Village (the Harkonnen hub), and a thrilling sandworm encounter.

Pre-Order Details

Dune: Awakening will cost $49.99. Steam pre-orders will include the Terrarium of Muad’Dib in-game decoration.

Explore the Shifting Sands of Arrakis

Inspired by Frank Herbert's novels and the films, Dune: Awakening plunges you into a vast, dynamic desert world. Begin as a prisoner investigating the Fremen's disappearance, and rise to become a powerful agent of either House Atreides or House Harkonnen.

Build bases, engage in combat, explore, and forge your legacy in a constantly evolving world with weekly updates introducing new locations, challenges, and rewards.

Don't delay! Start your Dune: Awakening journey today!