Dune: Awakening is set on Arrakis and takes inspiration from both Frank Herbert’s novels and Denis Villeneuve’s Academy Award-winning film while exploring exciting new possibilities in the franchise. 

Dune: Awakening combines the grittiness and creativity of survival games with the social interactivity of large-scale, persistent multiplayer games to create a unique and ambitious Open World Survival MMO. Rise from survival to dominance in a vast and seamless Arrakis shared by thousands of players.  

Head into unmapped sectors and be the first to discover secrets and riches before the coriolis storms once again shift the sands and alter the landscape. Narrowly escape colossal sandworms, build your home from shelter to mighty base, and traverse the dunes in iconic vehicles from the universe. 

Hunt for spice blooms and deploy your harvester, then protect it from rival factions in fast-paced, deadly combat that shifts seamlessly from armored groundcars to ornithopters in the sky. Plot your rise to power and build your influence within the Landsraad through careful intrigue. 

Since the early ‘90s, Funcom has honed its craft creating unforgettable experiences in existing IPs and persistent online worlds with games like Anarchy Online, Age of Conan, The Secret World, and Conan Exiles. Now, Funcom sets its eyes on Arrakis, for its most ambitious project yet. 

Dune: Awakening has revealed that it will be one of the first games to be powered by NVIDIA’s brand-new DLSS 4 technology with Multi Frame Generation, making it an ideal way to experience the harsh and expansive beauty of Arrakis.

While showcasing brand-new screenshots at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Funcom also revealed that Dune: Awakening will feature Razer’s next-gen Chroma and Haptics integration, letting players plunge their entire room into Arrakis as each strike of the worm-calling thumper is felt with unmatched immersion.

Through Razer’s brand-new synced lighting and the full suite of Razer’s haptic feedback devices, including the Freyja HD haptic gaming cushion and Kraken Pro headset, the lines between Arrakis and reality begin to blur. Feel everything happening around you: the ground rumbling as a giant sandworm approaches, the crashing wind of the deadly sandstorm, and the kick of the rocket launcher as you fire at an enemy Ornithopter. In a game where situational awareness is key for survival, Razer Chroma and Haptics is an excellent match.

NVIDIA DLSS 4 makes Arrakis a wonder to behold at incredible frame rates. Soar across the dunes of Arrakis in your ornithopter as the last rays of sunlight slip over the horizon, and witness the twin moons rise over the desert. DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation enhances Dune: Awakening’s most exciting moments and majestic sights with incredible performance and image quality.

Using both NVIDIA and Razer’s cutting-edge technologies, Funcom is pushing immersion and performance in Dune: Awakening to the next level, making the most dangerous planet in the universe feel more real than ever.

Key Features:

• Survive the most dangerous planet in the universe. Build shelters against sandstorms, maintain your stillsuit, and master the old ways to walk even the deepest deserts. Avoid or be devoured by the colossal sandworms that dwell beneath the sands.
• Explore the ever-changing face of Arrakis. Walk the ruins of long-forgotten biological testing stations, scavenge the wreckage of fallen spaceships, and wander the dusty halls of abandoned sietches. Head into unmapped sectors and be the first to discover secrets and riches before the coriolis storms once again shift the sands and alter the landscape.
• Control the spice, control Arrakis. Hunt for spice blooms and deploy your harvester, then protect it from opportunistic raiders and rival factions. Soak the sand in blood as massive battles shift seamlessly from foot to vehicles and from ground to ornithopters in the sky.
• Make plans within plans. Make a name for yourself among the inhabitants of Arrakis. Wield intrigue and force to influence the Landsraad and impact the world. Build your own faction through spice harvesting, trade, subterfuge, and open conflict.
• Awaken the sleeper. Tailor every aspect of your character. Consume spice to conquer your senses and acquire powerful abilities. Hone your craft to become sought out for the finest creations. Construct your fortress in the style of your choosing. The journey is yours to shape.

Dune: Awakening is coming to PC (Steam) in Early 2025, followed by PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at a later time.