Good news for fans of Dune: Awakening—the game will support pre-download on launch day! Discover how to get a head start by pre-downloading the game and find out when it becomes available.

Dune: Awakening Preload/Pre-Download Table of Contents

⚫︎ Preload and Pre-Download Date
⚫︎ How To Preload/Pre-Download
⚫︎ Preload/Pre-Download File Size

Preload and Pre-Download Date

Preload Available 24 Hours Before Launch for PC Players

According to the official announcement from the Dune: Awakening website, players who have pre-ordered any edition of the game can begin preloading the game 24 hours before the official launch. The preload window opens on June 4, 2025, starting at 7 AM PDT / 10 AM EDT. Please note that while Standard Edition owners can preload the game, they will not receive early access to the servers.

How to Preload and Pre-Download

How to Pre-Download on Steam

If you’ve pre-ordered Dune: Awakening on Steam, you’ll be able to preload the game ahead of its release. The option becomes available starting June 4, 2025, at 7 AM PDT / 10 AM EDT, which is 24 hours before eligible players gain early server access.

How to Pre-Download on PlayStation and Xbox

As of now, console release dates for Dune: Awakening on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S have not been finalized. Due to this, pre-download options for these platforms are not yet live. We will update this guide as soon as more information becomes available.

Preload/Pre-Download File Size

At Least 60GB of Storage Required

While Funcom hasn’t officially released the exact file size for the pre-download, players should prepare at least 60 GB of free storage space based on the minimum system requirements listed for low-quality gameplay settings. This should ensure a smooth installation process at launch.