"Dune: Awakening Character Creation Now Accessible"

Get ready to dive into the sands of Arrakis with Dune: Awakening, the upcoming survival MMO that's set to launch on May 20th, 2025. Excitingly, the game's developers, Funcom, have opened the character creation tool early, allowing eager players to start crafting their avatars ahead of the full release.

Game Launches On May 20th

Mark your calendars for May 20th, 2025, when Dune: Awakening will hit PC via Steam. Console gamers on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will have to wait a bit longer for their release dates. Until then, you can jump into the Character Creator and Benchmark Mode to prepare your journey to Arrakis and ensure your PC is up to the task.

In the Character Creator, you have the freedom to customize every aspect of your appearance, select your home planet, caste, and even choose a mentor or class. These characters will seamlessly transfer into the full game at launch, and as a bonus, early creators will receive an exclusive Frameblade knife skin, available to redeem on launch day.

The Benchmark Sequence is designed to test your PC's performance, automatically adjusting graphics settings for the best experience. This sequence will guide you through a player-built desert base, the vibrant Harko Village, a hub for Harkonnen players, and culminate in a thrilling encounter with a colossal sandworm.

Dune: Awakening will be available for USD 49.99, with pre-orders opening soon on Steam. Pre-ordering includes an in-base decoration, the Terrarium of Muad'Dib, featuring the beloved desert kangaroo mouse from the series.

Dune: Awakening Features An Alternate World

Immerse yourself in the universe of Frank Herbert's Dune novels, enhanced by the influence of the movie adaptations. In Dune: Awakening, you begin as a prisoner tasked with uncovering the mystery of the Fremen's disappearance. Your journey will take you from obscurity to prominence as you align with either the Atreides or the Harkonnen faction.

Set on the vast, ever-changing desert of Arrakis, the game offers an expansive open world ripe for exploration. New locations, challenges, and rewards emerge weekly, encouraging players to explore and conquer first. Build bases, engage in combat, discover uncharted territories, and interact with the diverse inhabitants of Arrakis. Carve out your legacy and rise through the ranks in this dynamic world.