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3w ago

Dune: Awakening Delayed to June 10 as Beta Weekend Announced for May

Funcom cites closed beta feedback as the reason for the delay, with an early access phase starting June 5 and console releases planned for later this year.

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Overview

  • The PC release of Dune: Awakening has been postponed from May 20 to June 10, with early access beginning on June 5.
  • A large-scale beta weekend is scheduled for May, allowing more players to test the game and provide additional feedback before launch.
  • The delay was driven by valuable insights from closed beta testers, enabling developers to refine gameplay and address key feedback.
  • The game is described as a groundbreaking MMO with expansive survival mechanics and a reimagined Dune narrative set on the desert planet Arrakis.
  • The updated launch date places Dune: Awakening in a highly competitive window alongside major gaming events and releases, including the Nintendo Switch 2 debut.