Dune: Awakening Launches May 20, Character Creator Available Now

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Funcom has confirmed that its highly anticipated multiplayer survival game, Dune: Awakening, will launch on Steam on May 20. In the meantime, players can immerse themselves in the Dune universe by utilizing the newly released character creator and benchmark tool, available for free today.

The character creator allows players to customize their in-game avatar extensively. Gamers can fine-tune their character’s appearance and select critical attributes, such as their home planet, caste, and mentor. Options available include Swordmaster, Bene Gesserit, Mentat, or Trooper, each contributing unique abilities that will affect gameplay upon starting the game. Funcom assures that these choices will carry over into the full version of Dune: Awakening.

In addition to character customization, the benchmark tool provides players with a way to assess their system’s capability to handle the game. Funcom’s developers indicated that players can experience stunning visuals, including thrilling scenes of soaring through the sky in an ornithopter and encounters with massive sandworms.

“This character creator is a fantastic way to dive into the Dune experience ahead of the launch. Players will have the opportunity to design their characters exactly how they envision them and even get a feel for the game’s environment through the benchmark tool,” said a Funcom spokesperson.

Prospective players don’t only stand to gain an early look at Dune: Awakening through these tools; they will also receive additional incentives for engaging with them. Those who download the character creator will obtain a code for the exclusive Frameblade knife skin, which can be redeemed at launch. Furthermore, Funcom is enticing gamers to pre-order the game by offering the Terrarium of Muad’Dib, a unique decoration housing the iconic Arrakis desert mouse.

The base price for Dune: Awakening will be set at $49.99. As the game nears its release, Funcom has indicated that details about the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions will be revealed soon. Interested players can stay up-to-date by following official announcements from the developer.

With its rich lore and a setting deeply influenced by Frank Herbert’s novels, Dune: Awakening promises to draw in both veteran fans of the series and newcomers alike. Funcom aims to create a dynamic survival experience that captures the essence of the Dune universe.

For those excited about the upcoming title, this early access to the character creator and benchmark mode provides a foothold into what they can expect in just a few months.