"Dune: Awakening Release Pushed Back Three Weeks"

The eagerly awaited Dune: Awakening has been delayed by three weeks to incorporate more player feedback, aiming to enhance the overall gaming experience. This decision reflects the developer Funcom's commitment to delivering a top-notch game. Keep reading to discover the reasons behind the delay and details about the upcoming large-scale beta weekend.

Dune: Awakening Development Updates

Coming on June 10

Dune: Awakening is inching closer to its release, with a series of events and activities planned leading up to the launch. However, Funcom has decided to allocate additional time for development. On April 15, via a post on Twitter (X), Funcom shared that they are pushing back the release date of Dune: Awakening by three weeks.

Originally slated for a May 20 release, the game will now launch on June 5 for deluxe edition buyers, and on June 10 for everyone else worldwide. This decision comes after substantial feedback from their ongoing Persistent Closed Beta. Funcom's goal is to deliver a high-quality game, and they are diligently considering every piece of feedback and comment from their beta testers. The additional three weeks, as stated by the developers, will provide "the time needed to make improvements that will lead to a better gameplay experience from day one."

Large-Scale Beta Weekend

While the release of Dune: Awakening is postponed, Funcom is not leaving fans empty-handed. They have announced an exciting large-scale beta weekend scheduled for next month, which will give more players the chance to dive into the game and provide their valuable feedback. More details about this event will be revealed soon.

Funcom describes Dune: Awakening as a "beast of a game," a groundbreaking massive multiplayer survival game featuring unique gameplay and technical elements. In the meantime, fans can stay engaged by tuning into livestreams on Steam, YouTube, and Twitch, where they can learn more about the game's features and mechanics.

Dune: Awakening is now set to launch on June 10, 2025, for PC, with releases for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S planned for a later, yet-to-be-announced date. To keep up with the latest updates on the game, be sure to check out our article below!