Prepare to brave the harsh sands of Arrakis!
Want to know what you’ll receive in the Dune Awakening pre-order bonus? This article details exactly what to expect.
The open-world, multiplayer survival game Dune Awakening releases on Steam on May 20, 2025.
Drawing inspiration from Frank Herbert’s seminal science fiction masterpiece and the acclaimed cinematic adaptations, Dune Awakening is developed by Funcom to provide an immersive experience that will captivate dedicated Dune aficionados and enthusiasts of the survival game genre.
In the game, you’ll explore the diverse landscapes of Arrakis, from the undulating dunes to subterranean Ecology Labs and treacherous canyons. Journey through vibrant settlements and the lawless expanse of the deep desert, where cunning and vigilance are essential to survive the bandits and lurking dangers.
Get exclusive rewards in the Dune Awakening pre-order bonus
Players can begin your journey now with the newly released Character Creation and Benchmark Mode, which is free on Steam.
By downloading the Character Creation and Benchmark Mode, you’ll receive a code for the exclusive Frameblade knife skin, redeemable when the game launches. Your meticulously crafted character can be saved and seamlessly imported into the full game upon release.
Customize every detail of your appearance, select your home world, social standing, and choose your mentor from the ranks of Swordmasters, Bene Gesserit, Mentats, or Troopers.
Your initial mentor will shape your starting skills, but the path to mastery is open – eventually, you’ll be able to learn every discipline and even combine abilities from different schools.
Beyond crafting your character, the benchmark mode allows you to assess your system’s capabilities and compatibility. Experience breathtaking glimpses of Dune Awakening, including soaring flights in an ornithopter and a dramatic confrontation with a colossal sandworm.
When you pre-order Dune Awakening, you’ll receive the Terrarium of Muad’Dib, a unique decoration for your base featuring the iconic desert mouse. Watch closely as it navigates its environment, for it holds the wisdom of the desert within.
Pre-orders will open soon. Access Character Creation and Benchmark Mode and add Dune Awakening to your wishlist on Steam today.
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