A Lot Of People Are Playing Dune: Awakening–Despite Being In Premium Early Access

For those eagerly anticipating Dune: Awakening’s release, mark your calendars for June 10. However, if you can’t wait that long, consider purchasing the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition to get an early start on the game. As we speak, Steam data indicates a significant number of players are already immersed in the game, with over 70,000 players online and peak concurrent players reaching over 90,000 shortly after the premium editions were released.

As per SteamDB, Dune: Awakening has had a very strong debut, given that players have to pay a premium to play it. To help you visualize its player base, Dune: Awakening currently ranks 17th on the Steam’s concurrent players list, positioned between long-time chart favorites like War Thunder and Stardew Valley (Its peak of players within 24 hours places it at 15th on the charts).

Games typically struggle during exclusive premium access periods, but fans of Dune are eager to pay more for an early chance to play the multiplayer survival game. The standard version costs $50, but you’ll need to spend $70 for the Deluxe Edition or $90 for the Ultimate Edition if you want to join immediately. These premium editions not only grant early access to the game before its official release, but also include a season pass for DLC and extra in-game items.

“Dune: Awakening is gaining popularity on Twitch, as gamers flock to the platform in search of in-game items. Whether you’ve already got Dune: Awakening or are holding out for next week, it’s worth checking out the PC settings that can enhance its performance.

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2025-06-06 19:38