An important development has recently emerged from Funcom with an announcement regarding Dune: Awakening, the upcoming massive multiplayer survival game set in the iconic sci-fi universe. Originally slated for an earlier launch, the game’s release has now been officially pushed back to June 10th, 2025, with a head start period beginning June 5th for early access players.
This delay comes as the developers gear up for their most significant testing phase yet, a major preview beta featuring hundreds of journalists and content creators who are currently playing the early parts of the game. Their impressions and coverage will go live on April 25th, offering the public a detailed look at what to expect.
The team at Funcom has been gradually building momentum in the lead-up to launch. February saw the release of the Character Creator & Benchmark Mode, while March brought the opening of pre-orders and new livestreams revealing combat mechanics and game systems. Community engagement has been high, and the developers have expressed their appreciation for the support and feedback from fans across social media and the official Discord.
Meanwhile, the Persistent Closed Beta continues, with active developer participation and regular updates based on tester feedback. This close collaboration has already led to important refinements—and now, to a critical decision.
“With a bit more time to cook, we can act on a lot more of the feedback we know is important to our beta testers,” the team said in their update.
The three-week delay is intended to enhance the overall launch experience, improving gameplay balance, performance, and polish. To keep players involved, Funcom also announced plans for a large-scale open beta weekend before launch, giving more fans a chance to dive into the harsh deserts of Arrakis and provide their input.
Dune: Awakening is shaping up to be a unique entry in the survival MMO genre, promising massive-scale multiplayer, dynamic world events, and technical features rarely seen in similar games. The developers are determined to ensure that, when the game does arrive, it makes a powerful first impression.
Fans are also encouraged to tune in to today’s livestream event across Steam, YouTube, and Twitch, where the dev team will showcase the latest updates on combat and more.
Stay tuned to Gamefragger.com as June approaches the spice must flow, but only when it’s properly prepared and ready.
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