Dune: Awakening Shows 7 Minutes of PS5 Pro Gameplay — 4K, 60 FPS & Cross-Play Confirmed
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.
Dune: Awakening has received a major console showcase at Gamescom 2026, with Funcom releasing seven minutes of gameplay captured on PlayStation 5 Pro.
The footage provides one of the clearest looks yet at the console version of Arrakis, showing desert survival, base building, ornithopter flight and the dangers waiting beneath the sands.
Funcom also confirmed graphics modes for PS5 and PS5 Pro, the September 22 console launch, a full single-player mode and plans to introduce broader cross-play after the console release.
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Key Takeaways
- Seven minutes of new gameplay were captured on PlayStation 5 Pro.
- Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at Dynamic 4K.
- Quality Mode targets 30 FPS at Dynamic 4K.
- PS5 Pro features a higher native resolution in both modes and enhanced visuals in Quality Mode.
- Dune: Awakening launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22, 2026.
- A full single-player mode launches across platforms on September 22.
- Broader cross-play is planned for after the console launch.
- The Filmic Archive DLC launches September 22 for $9.99.
- Xbox Game Pass will include Dune: Awakening from September 22.
Seven Minutes of PS5 Pro Gameplay
Funcom premiered seven minutes of Dune: Awakening console gameplay during Gamescom 2026. The footage was captured on PlayStation 5 Pro and showcases exploration across Arrakis, survival in the open desert, base building, ornithopter flight and the constant threat posed by the sands.
Dynamic 4K and 60 FPS Performance Mode
Dune: Awakening will offer two graphics modes on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. Performance Mode targets 60 FPS at Dynamic 4K, while Quality Mode targets 30 FPS at Dynamic 4K. Funcom says PS5 Pro runs at a higher native resolution in both modes and receives enhanced visuals when using Quality Mode.
Console Release Arrives September 22
Dune: Awakening launches for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22, 2026. Players purchasing the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition on console can begin five days earlier on September 17. The game will also be available through Xbox Game Pass from the console launch date.
Full Single-Player Mode
September 22 also brings a full single-player mode to Dune: Awakening across platforms. Players will be able to experience the game without other players and choose from difficulty presets or manually customize a wide range of survival and gameplay settings.
Cross-Play Planned After Console Launch
Funcom has confirmed plans to expand cross-play after the console launch, although no release date has been announced for broader cross-platform support. At the September launch, Xbox and the Microsoft Store version support shared progression and cross-play within the Xbox ecosystem.
Filmic Archive DLC
The Filmic Archive DLC launches September 22 on PC, Xbox and PlayStation 5 for $9.99. Inspired by Denis Villeneuve's Dune films, it includes film-inspired outfits and an extensive 73-piece Sardaukar building set.
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