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Dune: Awakening
Action
Adventure
Massively Multiplayer
RPG
Single-player
Multi-player
MMO
PvP
Online PvP
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Adjustable Text Size
Camera Comfort
Color Alternatives
Custom Volume Controls
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Subtitle Options
Surround Sound
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Rise from survival to greatness and challenge the power of an Imperium in Dune: Awakening, a brand-new open world survival and crafting game. Alone or together with others, you must survive the sandworm, build a home, craft your ornithopter, and unravel the story of the missing Fremen.

Developers: Funcom
Publishers: Funcom
Release Date: Jun 10, 2025
Price (USD): $49.99
Current Players: 39k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(81%)
immersive survival mechanics
capture the atmosphere
crafting and building
graphics and sound
Dune universe
potential
PvP mechanics
early game thrill
multiplayer features
mid to late game
endgame content
forced PvP
server issues
bugs and glitches
unrewarding grind
Overall, the reviews portray a beautifully crafted environment faithful to the Dune universe, offering engaging survival gameplay in the early stages. However, many players have expressed frustration with critical issues such as bugs and server stability, which have led to unexpected losses of progress. Furthermore, the game's endgame and PvP mechanics have sparked considerable discontent, especially among players who prefer PvE. The general sentiment is that the game possesses great potential, but it currently falls short in several key areas, leaving some players advising others to wait for future updates.

Positive Points

  • Many players praised the game's immersive survival mechanics and how well it captures the atmosphere of Arrakis, evoking a strong sense of the Dune universe.
  • The crafting, base building, and character progression systems were frequently highlighted as engaging, rewarding, and offering a deep sense of progression.
  • Numerous reviews expressed satisfaction with the graphics, sound design, and general world-building, emphasizing the game's ability to draw players into its expansive world.

    • Negative Points

  • Players consistently criticized the game's endgame content, particularly in the Deep Desert, describing it as lacking, boring, and heavily imbalanced in favor of large groups.
  • The forced PvP mechanic was a major point of contention, with many describing it as unrewarding, and unwelcoming to solo and PvE players.
  • Bugs, glitches, and server stability issues were rampant, leading to lost progress and frustration.

    • Mixed Points

  • The PvE content was generally enjoyed, but many felt it eventually became repetitive, with little variety in enemies and quests.
  • While many appreciated the potential and design of the game, the execution of multiplayer features and server issues were seen as detrimental.

    • Common Themes

  • The Dune aesthetic and lore have been well-integrated into the game’s design, which is a significant draw for fans of the series.
  • The game suffers from technical issues such as bugs, server instability, and exploits, which have significantly impacted the player experience.
  • Balancing between PvE and PvP content remains a contentious issue, with players strongly divided over the current implementation.
    • Updated 7/3/2025, 12:01:44 AM UTC
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