Dune: Awakening Launches June 10 — Release Time, Editions, Bonuses, and System Requirements Revealed

Funcom’s ambitious survival MMO Dune: Awakening finally has a confirmed release date — June 10, 2025 — with full global rollout times and a clear breakdown of all available editions and PC system requirements.

The game blends the gritty survival mechanics of titles like Rust and Conan Exiles with the rich, expansive lore of Frank Herbert’s Dune universe, offering players a massive open-world multiplayer experience on the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.

Release Date & Global Start Times

Dune: Awakening launches worldwide on:

Full Launch — June 10, 2025

Time Zone	Release Time	Release Date
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)	7:00 AM	June 10, 2025
Central Daylight Time (CDT)	9:00 AM	June 10, 2025
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)	10:00 AM	June 10, 2025
British Summer Time (BST)	3:00 PM	June 10, 2025
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)	12:00 AM	June 11, 2025

Early Access — June 5, 2025 (Deluxe & Ultimate Editions Only)

Time Zone	Early Access Time	Early Access Date
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)	7:00 AM	June 5, 2025
Central Daylight Time (CDT)	9:00 AM	June 5, 2025
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)	10:00 AM	June 5, 2025
British Summer Time (BST)	3:00 PM	June 5, 2025
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)	12:00 AM	June 6, 2025

Editions, Prices, and Bonuses

Dune: Awakening is available in three editions, each offering different levels of access and exclusive content. Here's a full breakdown:

Standard Edition — $49.99

• Base game

• Launch access on June 10

• Pre-order bonuses included

Deluxe Edition — $69.99

• Base game

• 5-day early access (June 5)

• Season Pass (4 future DLCs)

• Sardaukar Bator Armor (cosmetic)

• Pre-order bonuses

Ultimate Edition — $89.99

Includes everything in the Deluxe Edition, plus:

• Paul Atreides’ 2021 film stillsuit

• Caladan Palace Building Set (base-building decor and structures)

• Blue Dasher Ornithopter & Dusk Rider Sandbike color swatches

• Digital Artbook (50 pages)

• Digital Soundtrack (90 minutes)

Pre-Order Bonuses (All Editions)

• Terrarium of Muad'Dib (base decoration featuring the desert mouse)

• Sunset Dye Global Swatch (color for armor, weapons, and vehicles)

• Character Creator & Benchmark Mode — available now on Steam. Completing this unlocks a Frameblade knife skin and allows players to pre-design their in-game avatar.

PC System Requirements

To ensure smooth gameplay in the sprawling open-world deserts of Arrakis, Funcom has detailed the following specs:

Minimum Requirements:

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit

• CPU: Intel Core i5-7400 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200

• RAM: 16 GB

• GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) / AMD Radeon 5600XT (6GB)

• Storage: 60 GB available space

Recommended Requirements:

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit

• CPU: Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

• RAM: 16 GB

• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 (8GB) / AMD Radeon 6700XT (12GB)

• Storage: 75 GB available space

Dune: Awakening also supports modern upscaling technologies, including:

• NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation

• AMD FSR

• Intel XeSS 2

No Subscription, Classic MMO Model

Despite being classified as an MMO, Dune: Awakening will not require a subscription. Instead, Funcom is adopting a traditional model:

• Free updates will expand the story and gameplay with new features, enhancements, and content

• Paid DLCs will focus on cosmetic content

The first DLC will be available at launch. It features placeables themed around Arrakis wildlife, including the iconic Shai-Hulud (sandworms).

Future DLC content and updates remain under wraps, but Funcom promises consistent, meaningful additions to the game world. 

The Deluxe and Ultimate Editions Season Pass will cover four DLCs. However, Standard Edition players must purchase DLCs separately.