Fans of the expansive universe of Frank Herbert's *Dune* and the cinematic adaptations by Denis Villeneuve have an update to note: the much-anticipated open-world survival MMO, *Dune: Awakening*, has been pushed back to a release date of June 10, 2025. Developer Funcom announced this delay but sweetened the news by revealing that players eager for an early experience can dive into the game on June 5, 2025, by purchasing either the Deluxe Edition or the Ultimate Edition.

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The reasoning behind this delay stems from valuable feedback obtained during the ongoing Persistent Closed Beta. Funcom stated that they need "a bit more time to cook" to refine the game further and incorporate the changes requested by the community. This additional time will also facilitate a "large-scale beta weekend next month," opening the game to a broader audience for further testing and feedback.

Although this delay might be disappointing for those eager to explore Arrakis sooner, Funcom is keeping the excitement alive with a combat livestream scheduled for today at 12pm ET/9am PT. This event promises to delve deeper into the PvP and PvE mechanics, archetypes, and skills that players can expect in *Dune: Awakening*.

Here at IGN, our enthusiasm for *Dune: Awakening* remains high. 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 looking to dive deeper into what *Dune: Awakening* has to offer, be sure to explore details on the MMO's business model, post-launch plans, and the in-depth gameplay trailer showcased at Gamescom ONL last year.