“The desert is unyielding and relentless.”
Get ready to face the brutal sands of Arrakis!
Eager to know what’s included in the Dune Awakening pre-order bonus? This piece will inform you of exactly what’s in store.
The multiplayer survival game Dune Awakening, set in an open world, launches on Steam on May 20, 2025.
Inspired by Frank Herbert’s classic science fiction novel and its highly praised film adaptations, Dune Awakening is developed by Funcom. The game promises a riveting experience that’s sure to engage hardcore Dune fans and survival game lovers alike.
In this game, players will traverse the varied terrains of Arrakis, from shifting dunes to the ominous underground Ecology Labs and hazardous canyons. You will venture through lively settlements and the anarchic wilderness of the deep desert, where wit and alertness are necessary to ward off outlaws and concealed perils.
Get exclusive rewards in the Dune Awakening pre-order
Begin your adventure now with the Character Creation and Benchmark Mode, now available for free on Steam.
By downloading the Character Creation and Benchmark Mode, players will get a special code for the unique Frameblade knife skin, redeemable at game launch. The character you meticulously design can be saved and smoothly transferred into the full game upon its release.
Players can tweak every detail of their avatar’s looks, choose their homeland, social status, and select a mentor from among Swordmasters, Bene Gesserit, Mentats, or Troopers.
While your first mentor will influence your early skills, the road to expertise is open-ended – eventually allowing you to learn all disciplines and even combine techniques from various schools.
In addition to creating your character, the benchmark mode will let you assess your system’s performance and compatibility. Get a preview of the stunning world of Dune Awakening, which includes flights in an ornithopter and a dramatic clash with a giant sandworm.
Pre-order Dune Awakening to receive the Terrarium of Muad’Dib, an exclusive decoration for your base that features the famed desert mouse. Observe its movements closely, as it carries the knowledge of the desert.
Pre-orders open soon. Download the Character Creation and Benchmark Mode and add Dune Awakening to your Steam wishlist today.
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