The highly anticipated open-world survival MMO, Dune: Awakening, inspired by Frank Herbert's iconic sci-fi novels and Denis Villeneuve's cinematic adaptations, has been rescheduled for release on June 10, 2025. Developer Funcom announced this delay, emphasizing their commitment to enhancing the gaming experience based on feedback from their ongoing Persistent Closed Beta.

For eager fans looking to dive into the sands of Arrakis earlier, Funcom has introduced an enticing offer. By purchasing the Deluxe Edition or Ultimate Edition of the game, players can gain early access starting June 5, 2025. This opportunity allows enthusiasts to explore the vast and treacherous world of Dune ahead of the official launch.

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Funcom elaborated on the reasons behind the delay, stating that they needed "a bit more time to cook" to implement valuable changes and improvements suggested during the beta phase. Additionally, the delay will facilitate a large-scale beta weekend next month, allowing more players to experience the game and provide essential feedback.

While the news may disappoint some who were keen to start their Dune: Awakening adventure as soon as possible, Funcom is set to host a combat livestream today at 12pm ET/9am PT. This event promises to unveil more about the game's PvP and PvE mechanics, archetypes, and skills, keeping the community engaged and informed.

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 Duniverse, 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 interested in learning more, be sure to explore details on the MMO's business model, post-launch plans, and the in-depth gameplay trailer revealed at Gamescom ONL last year.