Dune: Awakening finally opened its gates to everyone on June 10 after an early access phase, and wow, it made quite a splash! Hitting a peak of 142,050 players on launch day, Funcom’s survival MMO is still seeing activity even days later, with over 110,000 adventurers roaming the desert planet of Arrakis.
Despite this strong start, the game missed cracking SteamDB’s top 100 all-time concurrent player rankings, settling at number 119. It’s nestled between Clair Obscur and the open beta for New World: Aeternum—not quite the top tier, but still pretty impressive for a Tuesday launch. Honestly, 142,000 players at once isn’t anything to scoff at, right? I bet the numbers will climb even higher as the weekend rolls in and more folks get a chance to jump in.
I’m genuinely curious about where this will go because I’ve been following Dune: Awakening since early previews, and it’s one of the few survival games that grabbed my attention and held it. You know how survival titles can sometimes feel like a grind? This one manages to mix survival and RPG elements in a way that’s kinda addictive.
It’s a bit wild when you think about it: a psychedelic, space-Algerian freedom fighter story with a warlord high on worm excrement, yet here we are, with over 100,000 players enjoying the experience. Who would’ve thought? The game’s mix of crafting, survival, and that distinct Dune atmosphere seems to be clicking with a big crowd. I’m sticking around to see what happens next.
What do you think? Have you jumped into Dune: Awakening yet? Drop your thoughts and experiences in the comments below—I’m eager to hear if you’re as hooked as I am!
