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Dune: Awakening
Dune: Awakening is Funcom's open-world survival MMO set on Arrakis, combining exploration, survival systems, base building, vehicles, combat and large-scale multiplayer progression.
Release
September 22, 2026
Status
Released
Platforms
PS5 • Xbox Series X|S • PC
XGW Hype
★★★★☆
Developer
Funcom
Publisher
Funcom
About Dune: Awakening
Overview
Dune: Awakening places players on Arrakis where survival depends on managing resources, avoiding sandworms, building shelters, exploring the desert and competing or cooperating with other players. The console version brings the experience to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S alongside a full single-player mode and broader cross-play plans.
Release Information
Dune: Awakening launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22, 2026. The PC version is already available.
Platform Information
The game is available on PC and launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22, 2026.
XGW Game Brief
What We Know
- Funcom is developing and publishing Dune: Awakening.
- The game is set on Arrakis and focuses on open-world survival.
- Players can build bases, explore the desert and use vehicles including ornithopters.
- The console version supports Performance Mode targeting 60 FPS at Dynamic 4K.
- A full single-player mode launches alongside the console version.
- Broader cross-play support is planned after the console launch.
- Xbox Game Pass includes Dune: Awakening from the console launch date.
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Related News
Gaming NewsSeptember 26, 2026
Dune: Awakening Officially Launches
Funcom has released Dune: Awakening on PC and Xbox Series X|S, allowing thousands of players to survive, build, and battle for spice control across the desert world of Arrakis.
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Gaming NewsAugust 29, 2026
Dune: Awakening PS5 Pro Gameplay
Funcom has revealed seven minutes of Dune: Awakening gameplay captured on PS5 Pro at Gamescom 2026, confirming Dynamic 4K graphics modes, a 60 FPS Performance Mode, post-launch cross-play and the September 22 console release.
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