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. 

Developer and publisher Funcom today announced that Dune: Awakening, the Open World Survival game inspired by Frank Herbert’s Dune and Denis Villeneuve and Legendary’s Entertainment blockbuster franchise, is finally coming to PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S on September 22nd, 2026.

Pre-orders are live now on both PlayStation and Xbox. Pre-ordering comes with special rewards, including a head start for Deluxe Edition ($69.99) and Ultimate Edition ($89.99). The standard edition will be priced at $49.99.

“But this release is so much more than just bringing the game to consoles,” said Funcom CEO Rui Casais. “To Funcom, it’s a major milestone, the result of over a year of work that culminates in the release of a new and improved Dune: Awakening. The best version yet of Dune: Awakening, on PC and console.”

Combining all the new content, features, and improvements that have rolled out on PC during the past year, with the slew of new additions coming for both PC and console in September, Funcom is set to release the definitive version of the Arrakis survival experience on all three platforms.

Today, Funcom released a complete overview of what players can expect.

Highlights of what’s coming with the September release:

• Console: Same experience as on PC, with controls and UI optimized for console. 60fps target for both PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X (Performance Mode).
• Single-player: The full game can now be played entirely in single-player, with scalable difficulty and a wide range of gameplay customization settings
• Story complete: The grand finale of Book One, offering a dramatic conclusion to Dune: Awakening’s cinematic storyline. Play it from start to finish.
• Scalable difficulty: Tweak everything from harvesting rates to experience gain and combat difficulty. In single-player and private servers, you’re in control.

New players on PC and console will also get to enjoy all the many new additions and improvements that have been rolled out on PC since launch, including:

• Optional PvP: In multiplayer, the entire game can be played in full PvE, including the vast, open Deep Desert and participation in the faction vs. faction conflict
• Bigger, better late game loop: Rebuilt from the ground up, providing a much more balanced, immersive, and content-rich experience for all players
• No more loss: Thanks to the vehicle backup tool and the base reconstruction tool, in multiplayer, you can now take extended breaks without losing progress
• Self-hosted servers: On PC, host your own server without having to rent one, and fully customize the experience for you and your friends
• New content: The story has expanded and several new map locations have been added, offering new challenges and epic rewards
• Quality of life: Countless quality of life improvements has been added, from character re-customization, the removal of taxes, and much more

“For those who want to take a deeper dive on Arrakis, Dune: Awakening offers the ultimate opportunity to step into the books and movies and experience one of science fiction’s most iconic worlds up close,” said Creative Director Joel Bylos. “For fans of the movies, we also have tie-in content lined up this year.”

More coming beyond September

Funcom also has major plans for what’s coming after September, including an entirely new survival map. The Polar Cap, a new Hagga Basin-like map located at the Arrakis pole, will arrive as a free update later this year and introduce new content and survival mechanics. Funcom previously released a teaser giving a glimpse into this icy biome.

Dune: Awakening on Xbox Series X|S will also be fully Xbox Play Anywhere enabled, allowing cross-play between Xbox and Microsoft Store players, as well as sharing progress across both platforms. The game will also support the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Cloud Gaming, bringing the game to even more platforms.

In addition, the game is Steam Deck verified and available to play on GeForce Now.

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.

Currently available for PC (Steam), Dune: Awakening is coming PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22, 2026.