Pre-orders for the open-world survival "Dune: Awakening" are now available on Steam! Recommended specs also revealed.

Funcom, a Norwegian game development studio, has announced that the multiplayer survival game " Dune: Awakening " will be available for pre-order on Steam on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The pre-order launch will include information on the business model, special editions, and recommended specifications.

Survival on the Planet of Sand! "Dune: Awakening" is now available for pre-order!

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Funcom, a Norwegian online game company known for its "Conan Exiles" games, will begin accepting pre-orders for the multiplayer survival game " Dune: Awakening," scheduled for release on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, on March 25, 2025. The game will be available for pre-order on Steam on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Inspired by Frank Herbert's science fiction novel series and the film that won six Academy Awards at the 94th Academy Awards, Dune: Awakening has been the talk of the town since before its release.

About the Game Edition

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A total of three game editions are available for pre-order on Steam: the Standard Edition, plus the Deluxe Edition andUltimate Edition, which offer five days of advance play and several unique items. The Standard Edition is priced at 4,990 yen (including tax), the Deluxe Edition at 7,090 yen (including tax), and the Ultimate Edition at 9,290 yen (including tax). The Deluxe and Ultimate Editions also include a Season Pass that gives access to four DLCs over time as a bonus, with the first DLC becoming available at the game's launch. The Deluxe Edition also gives you access to the mighty armor of the Sardaukar, the elite army that tracks players in the game.

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The Ultimate Edition adds to that, a still suit that turns any water excreted by Paul Atreides, the protagonist of the 2021 film, into drinking water , a digital art book, a digital soundtrack, and the Caladan Palace set, which includes architectural pieces, placements, and decorations The soundtrack will be produced by the company's team of artists.

Behind the Scenes of Soundtrack Production

The Ultimate Edition comes with a 90-minute digital soundtrack. And to celebrate the launch of the pre-order, Funcom has released a behind-the-scenes look at the production of the music on YouTube. Award-winning composer Knut Avenstroup Haugen, who also worked on "Conan Exiles," brings the album to life with a live orchestra at AIR Lyndhurst Studios in London, a renowned film music production studio. The video offers Funcom's unique perspective on the process of bringing the album to life with a live orchestra.

Pre-orders of any of the game's titles, including the Standard Edition, will receive a universal color pattern for vehicles, weapons, and armor, as well as the "Muaddib's Terrarium," a base decoration that houses the Muaddib, a rodent adapted to the harsh desert environment. The "Terrarium of Muaddib", a decoration inside the base that houses the "Muaddib", a rat adapted to the harsh desert.

A video explaining the post-release plan is now available!

The game's creative director, Joel Bylos, explains the game's business model and post-release plans in this video. Release details for Tuesday, May 20, 2025 are as follows

• Commercial release, not early access
• Not subscription-based
• Game will continue to be expanded through free updates of content and features
• Traditional business model with optional DLC purchases

Funcom will provide long term operational support, as it did with "Anarchy Online" and "Conan Exiles," and will continue to expand the game with free updates after launch. Recommended PC specifications have also been announced, so check them out and get ready for the release. For more information on Dune: Awakening, please visit the official Dune: Awakening website and official X (@DuneAwakening ). For pre-orders, check out the Steam store page!