Funcom, the developer behind the highly anticipated Dune: Awakening, has provided crucial updates on the game's business model and post-launch strategy. Excitingly, the game is set for a full launch on May 20, bypassing the Early Access phase. Inspired by Frank Herbert's iconic sci-fi novel and its cinematic adaptations, Dune: Awakening will not require a subscription, despite its classification as a multiplayer survival MMO.

The studio plans to keep the game fresh and engaging through a series of free updates, introducing new content, features, and enhancements. Additionally, Funcom will adhere to a traditional business model by offering optional downloadable content (DLCs). They highlighted their commitment to ongoing support, citing their track record with long-running titles like Anarchy Online and Conan Exiles, which continue to receive free updates and expansions years after their initial release. Funcom assured fans that Dune: Awakening will follow suit, ensuring a continuously evolving gaming experience.

The standard edition of Dune: Awakening is priced at $49.99. For those looking for more, the Deluxe Edition at $69.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $89.99 offer added value. Both premium editions grant a five-day head start and exclusive items. The Deluxe Edition includes the Sardaukar armor, while the Ultimate Edition comes packed with Paul Atreides’ iconic stillsuit from the 2021 film, a digital artbook, soundtrack, unique color patterns, and the Caladan Palace Set with various building components and decorations.

Pre-ordering any edition rewards players with a universal color pattern applicable to vehicles, weapons, and armor, as well as the Terrarium of Muad’Dib, an in-game decoration featuring the famous desert mouse.

Funcom has also detailed the PC features and system requirements for Dune: Awakening. The game supports advanced graphical technologies such as Nvidia’s DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, AMD’s FSR, and Intel’s XeSS 2, ensuring a visually stunning experience.

**Minimum System Requirements:**

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit (or newer)
• Processor: Intel Core i5-7400, AMD Ryzen 3 1200
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), AMD Radeon 5600XT (6GB)
• Storage: 60 GB available space

**Recommended System Requirements:**

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit (or newer)
• Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K, AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB), AMD Radeon 6700XT (12GB)
• Storage: 75 GB available space

For a deeper dive into what Dune: Awakening has to offer, check out IGN’s final preview of the game.