"Dune: Awakening Dev Confirms Full Launch Date, No Subscription, Optional DLCs" %v

Funcom, the developer behind Dune: Awakening, has recently provided an update on the game's business model and post-launch strategy, confirming that the much-anticipated release on May 20 will be a full launch, not an Early Access version. This eagerly awaited multiplayer survival game draws inspiration from Frank Herbert's iconic sci-fi novel and its cinematic adaptations, and it promises an engaging experience without requiring a subscription, despite its classification as an MMO.

Instead of a subscription model, Funcom plans to enhance Dune: Awakening through a series of free updates that will introduce new content and features. The game will adhere to a "classic business model" that includes optional downloadable content (DLCs). Funcom's commitment to continuous development is evident in their ongoing support for existing MMOs like Anarchy Online and Conan Exiles, which continue to receive free updates, DLCs, and expansions long after their initial release. Funcom assures fans that Dune: Awakening will follow suit, promising a wealth of free updates to keep the game fresh and exciting.

The standard edition of Dune: Awakening is priced at $49.99. For those looking for more, the Deluxe Edition at $69.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $89.99 offer a five-day head start and a variety of unique items. Both the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions include a Season Pass, unlocking four DLCs over time, with the first available at launch.

Purchasing the Deluxe Edition grants players the armor of the Sardaukar, the elite military force that hunts players in the game. The Ultimate Edition encompasses all Deluxe Edition content, plus additional exclusive items such as Paul Atreides' iconic stillsuit from the 2021 film, a digital artbook, a digital soundtrack, unique color patterns, and the Caladan Palace Set, which includes building pieces, placeables, and decorations.

Pre-ordering any edition of Dune: Awakening comes with perks, including a universal color pattern applicable to vehicles, weapons, and armor, and the Terrarium of Muad'Dib, an in-base decoration featuring the iconic desert mouse.

The Dune: Awakening Ultimate Edition. Image credit: Funcom.

Funcom also outlined the PC features and system requirements for Dune: Awakening. The game supports advanced graphics technologies such as Nvidia's DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, AMD's FSR, and Intel's XeSS 2, ensuring a visually stunning experience for players.

Minimum PC System Requirements: