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Dune: Awakening
Action
Adventure
Massively Multiplayer
RPG
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: 107k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(86%)
immersive environment
progression system
sound design
exploration
base building
optional PvP
deep desert
base decay
tax systems
forced PvP
performance issues
combat
endgame
grindiness
The general sentiment towards the game is split. Many players praise the immersive environment and faithful adaptation of the Dune universe, enjoying the survival aspects and the engaging progression system. However, there's significant criticism about the forced PvP in the endgame, which contradicts the initial promise of optional PvP. Performance issues like lag and crashes further dampen the experience for many, making players wary of investing in a game with such technical challenges.

Positive Points

  • The game captures the Dune universe quite well, providing an immersive environment filled with the familiar harsh desert landscape and survival elements.
  • The progression system, which involves crafting, base-building, and exploration, is well-received and players find it engaging and rewarding.
  • The atmosphere and sound design are often praised, with many players noting that it enhances the immersive experience.
  • The game offers a variety of activities including quests, exploration, and combat that keep players engaged.

    • Negative Points

  • The endgame is criticized for being heavily focused on PvP, which many players feel is forced rather than optional as initially advertised.
  • Performance issues such as lag, crashes, and server instability have been repeatedly highlighted, affecting the gameplay experience.
  • Some players report dissatisfaction with the combat system, describing it as clunky, especially in melee situations.
  • The game's grindiness, particularly in later stages, has been mentioned as a drawback, with resource gathering becoming tedious.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the game world and mechanics are immersive, the deep desert PvP endgame is controversial, splitting the player base between those who enjoy PvP and those who do not.
  • Base building is seen as both a strength for its creativity and flexibility, but also a point of frustration due to decay mechanics and tax systems.

    • Common Themes

  • Immersive Dune universe
  • Challenging survival mechanics
  • Forced PvP in endgame
  • Performance and optimization issues
  • Grindy resource gathering and crafting
    • Updated 6/21/2025, 12:01:55 AM UTC
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