Dune: Awakening, the highly anticipated open-world survival MMO inspired by Frank Herbert's iconic sci-fi novels and Denis Villeneuve's acclaimed films, has been postponed to June 10, 2025. Funcom, the game's developer, announced the delay while also revealing that eager players can access the game five days earlier on June 5 by purchasing the Deluxe Edition or Ultimate Edition.
An important update regarding Dune: Awakening: pic.twitter.com/09Ftw4hstj
— Dune: Awakening (@DuneAwakening) April 15, 2025
The reason behind the delay, as explained by Funcom, stems from feedback gathered during their ongoing Persistent Closed Beta. The additional time will enable the development team to refine the game further and incorporate the requested changes. Moreover, the delay will facilitate a large-scale beta weekend next month, offering more players the chance to experience Dune: Awakening and provide valuable feedback.
While the delay might disappoint some fans eager to dive into the world of Arrakis, Funcom is set to host a combat livestream today at 12pm ET/9am PT. This event will delve deeper into the game's PvP and PvE mechanics, archetypes, and skills, providing further insight into what players can expect.
Here at IGN, we remain enthusiastic about Dune: Awakening. As we mentioned in our hands-on preview, "It's easy to be skeptical about an MMO survival game set in the Dune universe, but after enduring bouts of dehydration and sunstroke, my day spent on Arrakis convinced me that Dune: Awakening is one to watch."
For those seeking more information, be sure to explore the details on the MMO's business model and post-launch plans, and don't miss the in-depth gameplay trailer unveiled at Gamescom ONL last year.
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