"Dune: Awakening Delay: Three Weeks Added for Beta-Inspired Changes"

Fans eagerly awaiting Dune: Awakening, the upcoming open-world survival MMO inspired by Frank Herbert's iconic sci-fi novels and Denis Villeneuve's cinematic adaptations, will have to mark their calendars for a new release date: June 10, 2025. Developer Funcom recently announced this delay, providing a silver lining for those eager to dive into the sands of Arrakis sooner by offering early access on June 5 to players who purchase the Deluxe Edition or Ultimate Edition.

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The decision to delay Dune: Awakening stems from valuable feedback gathered during the game's ongoing Persistent Closed Beta. Funcom stated that the extra time is needed to "cook" the game further, allowing the team to implement crucial changes and enhancements suggested by the community. This additional development period will also pave the way for a "large-scale beta weekend next month," opening the doors to even more players to test the game and contribute their insights.

Although the delay might be disheartening for those keen to explore Arrakis immediately, Funcom is keeping the excitement alive with a combat livestream scheduled for later today at 12pm ET/9am PT. This event promises to unveil more about the game's PvP and PvE mechanics, archetypes, and skills, providing a deeper look into what players can expect.

At IGN, we're thrilled about Dune: Awakening. As we mentioned in our hands-on preview, "It's easy to be skeptical about an MMO survival game set in the Dune universe, but after a few bouts of dehydration and sunstroke, the day I spent in Arrakis convinced me that Dune: Awakening is one to watch." For those wanting to delve deeper, don't miss out on details about the MMO's business model and post-launch plans, and be sure to watch the in-depth gameplay trailer revealed at Gamescom ONL last year.