The eagerly awaited open-world survival MMO, Dune: Awakening, inspired by Frank Herbert's iconic sci-fi novels and Denis Villeneuve's cinematic masterpieces, has been rescheduled for release on June 10, 2025. Funcom, the game's developer, announced this delay alongside an exciting opportunity for eager fans: those who opt for the Deluxe Edition or Ultimate Edition will be able to dive into the game early on June 5.
An important update regarding Dune: Awakening: pic.twitter.com/09Ftw4hstj
— Dune: Awakening (@DuneAwakening) April 15, 2025
The reason behind the delay, as explained by Funcom, stems from valuable feedback received during the ongoing Persistent Closed Beta. The team aims to use the additional time to refine the game further, ensuring they can incorporate community-requested changes and improvements. This extra development period will also facilitate a large-scale beta weekend next month, offering more players the chance to experience Dune: Awakening and provide their feedback.
Although the delay might disappoint some fans eager to explore the sands of Arrakis, Funcom is set to host a combat livestream today at 12pm ET/9am PT. This stream will delve into the game's PvP and PvE mechanics, archetypes, and skills, giving fans a deeper look at what to expect.
At IGN, we've had the chance to go hands-on with Dune: Awakening. Our preview highlighted the game's potential, stating, "It's easy to be skeptical about an MMO survival game set in the Duniverse, 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 interested in learning more, be sure to check out details on the MMO's business model and post-launch plans, as well as the in-depth gameplay trailer unveiled at Gamescom ONL last year.
