Dune: Awakening Character Creation is Already Available

Prepare for Arrakis! Dune: Awakening's character creator is now open, letting you craft your Fremen before the May 20th, 2025 PC launch (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S releases to follow).

May 20th Launch & Early Access Perks

Dune: Awakening, a survival MMO from Funcom, arrives on May 20th, 2025 for PC via Steam. Early character creation unlocks an exclusive Frameblade knife skin, redeemable upon launch with a code. A benchmark tool also helps optimize PC settings for optimal gameplay.

The character creator offers extensive customization: appearance, home planet, caste, and mentor/class selection. These choices carry over to the full game. Pre-orders (available soon on Steam) include the Terrarium of Muad’Dib in-game decoration. The game will be priced at USD 49.99.

The benchmark tests your PC's performance using a scenario that includes a player base, Harko Village (a Harkonnen hub), and a sandworm encounter.

Explore the Vast and Shifting Sands of Arrakis

Inspired by Frank Herbert's novels and film adaptations, Dune: Awakening is a sprawling open-world survival MMO. Begin as a prisoner investigating the Fremen's disappearance, and rise to become an Atreides or Harkonnen agent. Arrakis offers endless exploration, with weekly updates introducing new locations, challenges, and rewards. Build bases, engage in combat, and forge your legacy in this dynamic desert world.