Summary
Survival MMODune: Awakeningisn’t even officially out yet, but it’s already hitting major milestones. During its advanced access period,Dune: Awakeninghas attracted almost 100,000 concurrent players on Steam.
Originally announced nearly three years ago,Dune: Awakeninghas remained highly anticipated, especially among fans of Frank Herbert’sDuneuniverse. Rather than directly adapting the events of the books, the game presents an alternate timeline, placing players on the desert planet of Arrakis to explore its harsh environment while investigating the disappearance of the Fremen. Originally scheduled for release on July 17, 2025,Dune: Awakening’s launch was pushed backby a few weeks to June 10, with Funcom squeezing in one last beta before going live.
Following thesuccessful final beta ofDune: Awakening, the game has launched into its five-day advanced access period with remarkable momentum. According to data fromSteamDB, the game reached a peak of 93,634 concurrent players within just hours of its early access launch - a significant milestone by any standard. What makes this achievement even more impressive is that access during this period is limited exclusively to those who purchased the $70 Deluxe Edition or the $90 Ultimate Edition. The fullDune: Awakeninglaunch is set for June 10, when players who opted for the more affordable $50 Base Edition will be able to join. Given the broader accessibility, it’s expected that this is when the player count will truly surge.
Dune: Awakening Hits 93K Concurrent Players On Steam
All things considered, it’s a very solid start for theopen-world survival MMODune: Awakening. At the moment, the game holds a “Mostly Positive” rating on Steam, with about 76% of nearly 1,900 reviews coming in favorably. Of course, it’s not without its issues: some players are reporting crashes and performance hiccups, which are being actively discussed in Steam community threads. So while the overall response is encouraging, it’s clear there’s still work to be done on the technical side.
Funcom, however, seems to be doubling down on making the experience deeper and more engaging. It has recently confirmed the inclusion of private servers, which should give players more flexibility and control over their gameplay. On top of that, to mark the early launch, the studio has teamed up with Twitch to give players some extra goodies. From June 5 to June 16, 2025,Dune: AwakeningTwitch Dropsare live, offering up three exclusive Observer building pieces to help players get started with their base-building journey.
