Dune: Awakening Offers Early Access to Owners of Deluxe and Ultimate Editions

The new multiplayer survival game set in Frank Herbert’s famed sci-fi universe, Dune: Awakening, is now accessible for Deluxe or Ultimate Edition purchasers ahead of the official release. Early access is granted to players who’ve preemptively purchased these offerings, allowing a head start in navigating Arrakis’ harsh desert landscapes, with the full game set to debut on June 10. Pre-loading can now be done via Steam.

The game, crafted by Funcom, encompasses an alternative storyline in which Paul Atreides does not feature. This novel narrative route enables seasoned aficionados and newcomers alike to delve into the intricate politics, survival trials, and intriguing mysteries of Arrakis from a refreshed angle. This year’s Summer Game Fest showcased Dune: Awakening, premiering its launch trailer and providing sneak peeks into the expansive multiplayer world and survival mechanisms rooted in the literary and cinematic works.

• Exclusive early access for Deluxe and Ultimate Edition holders is now open, with standard roll-out slated for June 10
• Pre-loading of the game on Steam is universally available, irrespective of the edition purchased
• The official score composed by Knut Avenstroup Haugen can be streamed across major platforms, also featuring additional tracks from game trailers
• The game delves into an alternative Dune timeline, opening new avenues for narrative development
• No in-game store or subscriptions required; future content will be released as DLC and complimentary updates

Funcom accentuates their intention of faithfully replicating the immersive Dune ambiance in both visual appeal and gameplay mechanics. Set on Arrakis, the game plunges players into an environment fraught with mortal sandstorms, gigantic sandworms, and the relentless conflict for the spice— the cosmos’s most prized commodity. Players may affiliate with predominant factions such as Atreides or Harkonnen, and their strategic decisions and alliances could steer the course of the broader world.

Joining a surging wave of large-scale survival games, Dune: Awakening differentiates itself through its profound affiliation with the renowned sci-fi series, supplemented by MMO components. Offering a fresh take on the Dune mythos, coupled with a survival-centric and politico-dramatic immersion, it will be captivating to witness how the community molds Arrakis in the unfolding times.

Further exploration: Steam Store page