Dune: Awakening Console Release Set for September 22
Funcom confirms Dune: Awakening launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X September 22, bringing a new single-player mode and all PC updates. This marks the game's definitive console debut.
Frank Herbert's Dune is a science fiction media franchise centered on the planet Arrakis and its vital spice melange. Known for its complex politics, ecology, and philosophical themes, it explores human evolution and destiny.
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Funcom confirms Dune: Awakening launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X September 22, bringing a new single-player mode and all PC updates. This marks the game's definitive console debut.
Dune: Awakening's director, Joel Bylos, has stated that the upcoming game is not an MMO, despite initial impressions. The game, which has a large connected world with many players, is focusing on crafting for its endgame. Console releases are planned for this year.
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