Dune: Awakening Character Creation is Already Available

Embark on your Arrakis adventure early! Dune: Awakening, the upcoming survival MMO, launches May 20th, 2025, on PC via Steam, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions to follow. But you can start your journey now!

Dune: Awakening MMO Character Creation is Open!

May 20th Launch Date Confirmed

Get ready to explore the harsh beauty of Arrakis! Funcom has opened the Character Creator and Benchmark Mode, letting you craft your perfect Fremen (or Harkonnen!) before the game's release. Customize your appearance, choose your home planet, caste, and mentor, and prepare for your journey across the sands. Creating your character now also unlocks an exclusive Frameblade knife skin, redeemable at launch via a code.

The Benchmark Mode tests your PC's performance, optimizing graphics settings for optimal gameplay. Experience a breathtaking journey through a player-built base, the bustling Harkonnen hub of Harko Village, and a thrilling encounter with a colossal sandworm.

Dune: Awakening will be priced at USD 49.99. Pre-orders on Steam (coming soon) include the Terrarium of Muad’Dib in-base decoration, featuring the beloved desert kangaroo mouse.

A New Chapter in the Dune Saga Awaits

Based on Frank Herbert's iconic novels and inspired by the films, Dune: Awakening is a sprawling open-world multiplayer survival game. Begin as a prisoner, unraveling the mystery of the Fremen's disappearance. Rise through the ranks, becoming a powerful agent of either the Atreides or Harkonnen factions.

Explore the vast, ever-changing landscape of Arrakis. Discover new locations, dangers, and rewards weekly, competing with other players for dominance. Build bases, engage in thrilling combat, and forge your own legend in the unforgiving desert. Will you rise to become a legend of Arrakis?