Dune: Awakening is going to arrive on PC on May 20th, and fans of the franchise can hardly contain their excitement. Funcom has revealed not only the launch date but also a free benchmark tool that is available for download right now. This announcement comes with a new trailer that showcases what players can expect when they venture into the world of Arrakis.
This game promises to blend elements of sandbox survival with large-scale multiplayer experiences, a combination many players eagerly await. With features like combat mechanics, experience points, crafting systems, and base-building capabilities, Funcom seems to be leaning heavily into the MMO genre.
As players embark on their journeys across the vast deserts, they can craft their identities through an extensive character-creation process. They’ll gather skills and abilities while searching for spice blows, the most coveted resource in the universe. Additionally, forming guilds and potentially rising to become a House Minor by allying with one of the Great Houses adds another layer of strategy and community interaction.
Dune: Awakening will be powered by Unreal Engine 5, featuring advanced technologies such as Nanite and Lumen. NVIDIA has confirmed that the game will support DLSS 3 upon release along with DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation from day one. This should make for an impressive visual experience, especially if you’re running top-tier hardware.
While Funcom has released this free benchmark tool for eager fans wanting to test their PCs beforehand, they haven’t published specific system requirements yet. However, downloading and running the benchmark yourself could be just as thrilling! You can grab it from its official Steam store page.
Watch the Release Date Reveal Trailer
The team at ConsolePCGaming.com is excited about what lies ahead for Dune fans! What are your thoughts on these new developments? Will you be setting aside time to explore Arrakis come May?
