"Dune: Awakening Character Creation Now Available"

Get ready for the much-anticipated release of Dune: Awakening, the survival MMO set in the vast and treacherous world of Arrakis, coming May 2025. But why wait until then to start your journey? You can dive into the game's immersive universe now by creating your character ahead of the official launch. Here’s everything you need to know about what's available before the game hits the market.

Game Launches on May 20th

Following an exciting reveal trailer, Dune: Awakening is scheduled to launch on May 20th, 2025, for PC via Steam. Console players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can look forward to a later release date. In the lead-up to the launch, developer Funcom has introduced the Character Creator and Benchmark Mode. This allows eager fans to start crafting their unique character, fully customizing their appearance, choosing their home planet, caste, and mentor or class. These creations will seamlessly transfer into the full game when it releases. Plus, early birds who create a character now will snag an exclusive Frameblade knife skin, redeemable at launch with a special code.

The Benchmark Mode is designed to test your PC's performance and optimize graphics settings for the best gameplay experience. The sequence will guide you through a player-built desert base, into the bustling Harko Village, a hub for Harkonnen players, and finally, a thrilling encounter with a colossal sandworm.

Priced at USD 49.99, Dune: Awakening will soon be available for pre-order on Steam. Those who pre-order will receive the Terrarium of Muad’Dib, an in-base decoration featuring the beloved desert kangaroo mouse from the series.

Dune: Awakening Features an Alternate World

Inspired by Frank Herbert's iconic Dune novels and the subsequent movie adaptations, Dune: Awakening invites players into an expansive open-world multiplayer survival game set within the same universe. You begin your adventure as a prisoner tasked with unraveling the mystery of the Fremen’s disappearance. As you progress, you'll evolve from an unknown to a pivotal figure, choosing to align with either the Atreides or Harkonnen factions.

The game's world, Arrakis, is a vast, ever-changing desert that promises endless exploration. New locations, challenges, and rewards emerge weekly, spurring players to race against each other for the first discoveries. In Arrakis, you can construct bases, engage in intense combat, explore uncharted territories, and interact with the local populace. Carve out your legacy and climb the ranks in this dynamic and immersive world.

Start your journey in Dune: Awakening today by creating your character and preparing for the adventure that awaits in May 2025.