Dune: Awakening arrives May 20, but you can start making your character now
Briefly

Funcom has announced that Dune: Awakening, a long-awaited survival MMO set in the Dune universe, will launch on May 20, 2024, for Windows PC. Players can currently experience character creation tools and benchmark mode to test hardware compatibility and dive into the game's environments like ornithopter flights and sandworm encounters. The character creator allows players to import their designs into the full game, while pre-order incentives include unique in-game items. The game draws inspiration from both the original novels and movie adaptations, aiming to engage both diehard fans and newcomers alike.
Dune: Awakening will cost $49.99 and features character creation and benchmark mode, letting players explore Arrakis ahead of the official May 20 release.
Players can create characters that can be imported into the full game, and engaging with the character creator will unlock an exclusive in-game item upon launch.
Funcom's Dune: Awakening combines elements from Frank Herbert's novels and Denis Villeneuve's films, making it accessible for both longtime fans and newcomers.
The game invites players to survive on Arrakis, with various roles to choose from, reflecting the rich lore and societal structures of the Dune universe.
Read at Polygon
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