Exciting news has emerged about "Dune Awakening," thanks to Funcom’s recent update on the game’s post-launch strategy. Gamers are buzzing with anticipation, especially after the game developer released the PC specifications in a detailed post on the Steam store.
In a captivating short video, Joel Byros, Funcom’s chief creative officer, sheds light on what players can expect once the game officially launches on May 20. What’s particularly intriguing is their decision to forgo the typical MMO subscription model. Instead, they plan to support "Dune Awakening" through optional paid DLC packs paired with free updates.
These free updates promise to enhance the gaming experience with improvements to gameplay, exciting new features, and extended story content—just the kind of elements that keep a live service game vibrant and engaging. While specifics about the paid DLCs remain under wraps, players can choose to purchase them individually or snag them all with a season pass, bundling multiple enhancements together.
A quirky but noteworthy announcement from Byros mentioned that certain buyers could dive into Dune’s universe ahead of the May 20 release. They can start as early as May 15! This early access isn’t just for eager players but also serves to ensure a smoother launch by allowing the team to optimize server load. After all, a rocky start can seriously dampen an MMO’s success.
Complementing this announcement is the Steam post detailing the game’s system requirements. Here’s what players need to know:
Minimum Specs:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (or newer version)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon 5600XT (6GB)
- Storage: 60 GB available space
Recommended Specs:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (or newer version)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon 6700XT (12GB)
- Storage: 75 GB available space
The post also reveals some enticing PC features that players can look forward to, such as NVIDIA’s DLSS 4. "Dune Awakening" will be among the first games to feature this, along with AMD’s FSR, Intel’s XeSS 2, and Razer’s Chroma RGB and Sensa HD Haptics. So, PC gamers are in for a visual and tactile treat!
What are your thoughts on this approach? Personally, with so many subscriptions vying for attention these days, having a game that lets me buy and revisit as I please is a breath of fresh air. It’s one of the reasons I find myself drawn back to games like Guild Wars 2.
And there’s more on the horizon! Some fresh exciting updates are heading our way through a gameplay stream slated for March 24, as mentioned in the Steam blog post.
Will you be joining us in the dunes on May 20—or perhaps even earlier? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
