Dune: Awakening PC system requirements, editions, and more revealed alongside new soundtrack video

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Funcom has disclosed the necessary computer specifications, available game versions, and initiated pre-purchases for the upcoming multiplayer survival game set in an open world, titled Dune: Awakening. The game is scheduled to debut on May 20 exclusively through PC (Steam).

In three different versions, you’ll be able to find Dune: Awakening – the Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Ultimate Edition. It’s now possible to pre-order any of these editions. Funcom has confirmed that updates, including new content and features, will be provided for free for Dune: Awakening. Additionally, they will offer optional paid DLCs. A video from Funcom explains the different versions and business model for Dune: Awakening.

Dune: Awakening game editions

In Dune: Awakening, the standard version is priced at $49.99, while the Deluxe Edition costs $69.99 and the Ultimate Edition retails for $89.99. The premium editions offer early access for 5 days and exclusive items. In addition to these extras, both the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions come with a season pass. The Deluxe Edition includes the armor of the Sardaukar, while the Ultimate Edition features the Deluxe content plus Paul Atreides’ famous stillsuit from the 2021 movie, an artbook, a soundtrack, unique color patterns, and the Caladan Palace Set, which comes with building components, placeables, and decorations.

Dune: Awakening pre-order bonus

Ordering Dune: Awakening ahead of time grants players a unique color scheme that customizes their vehicles, weapons, and armor, along with the famous Terrarium of Muad’Dib. This in-game decoration includes the symbolic desert mouse.

Dune: Awakening PC requirements

In the upcoming game “Dune: Awakening,” you’ll find cutting-edge technologies like DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, FSR, XeSS 2, Razer Chroma RGB integration, and additional features. Here are the specifications needed to run “Dune: Awakening”:

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Dune: Awakening PC minimum requirements

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (or newer)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-7400, AMD Ryzen 3 1200
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB), AMD Radeon 5600XT (6GB)
  • Storage: 60 GB available space

Dune: Awakening PC recommended requirements

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (or newer)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K, AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB), AMD Radeon 6700XT (12GB)
  • Storage: 75 GB available space

You can find the full announcement from Funcom and new soundtrack video below:

Starting May 20th, immerse yourself in “Dune: Awakening,” a multiplayer survival game that draws inspiration from Frank Herbert’s iconic sci-fi novel and Legendary Entertainment’s acclaimed films. Funcom is thrilled to announce that pre-orders are now open, meaning you’re less than two months away from venturing onto the deadliest planet in the cosmos!

Pre-orders are now open for three versions on Steam: The Standard Edition, The Deluxe Edition, and The Ultimate Edition. The Ultimate Edition comes with several extras, one of which is an exceptional 90-minute digital soundtrack. To mark this exciting occasion, Funcom has created a sneak peek into the production process of the music. This exclusive glimpse offers viewers a rare opportunity to witness how acclaimed composer Knut Avenstroup Haugen breathed life into the album using a live orchestra at the prestigious AIR Lyndhurst studio in London.

Business Model and Post-Launch Plans

To ensure that gamers are well-informed prior to purchasing the game, Dune: Awakening’s Creative Director, Joel Bylos, recently discussed the game’s monetization strategy and post-release plans in a video broadcast.

In short, when Dune: Awakening launches on May 20th:

  • It will not be in Early Access, this is the full launch

  • It will not have a subscription

  • The game will continue to be expanded through free updates with content and features

  • It will follow a classic business model of optional DLCs

Funcom boasts a lengthy and vibrant legacy in creating and maintaining live games, with numerous MMOs like Anarchy Online (celebrating its 26th anniversary next year!) and Conan Exiles® persistently operational, having received support through DLCs, expansions, and complimentary updates for eight years. In the same vein, the upcoming game, Dune: Awakening, will follow suit, consistently growing with free updates offering fresh content, new features, and improvements.

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2025-03-24 19:26