Dune Awakening Delayed a Month Due to Beta Feedback
Apr 15, 2025 4:03 PMDune: Awakening, the highly anticipated MMO based on the Dune franchise, has had its release date delayed from May 15 to June 10, 2025. This decision follows valuable feedback from closed beta testers, prompting Funcom to take extra time to refine the game before launch. To soften the blow of the delay, a large-scale beta weekend is planned for next month to ensure robust server preparation and gauge player interest. The extra month will allow developers to address potential launch day issues that can derail the player experience, a crucial aspect for MMO launches.
Why was Dune: Awakening delayed?Dune: Awakening was delayed to refine gameplay based on feedback from closed beta testers, ensuring a smoother launch experience for players.
Dune: Awakening, developed by Funcom, is set in the vast universe created by Frank Herbert's novel. It aims to immerse players in the rich lore of Dune, featuring exploration, faction dynamics, and survival elements in a desert landscape. Players will significantly influence the world and its factions, making strategic decisions that affect gameplay. The game is designed with both traditional PC gameplay and controller support in mind, reflecting the diverse preferences of the gaming community.
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N3rdo commented on: 2025-04-15 16:18:07
A little extra spice in the oven never hurt a sandworm feast—good call letting the devs cook a bit longer. That beta weekend should tide us over while we wait to ride our first ornithopter.
Sephiroth commented on: 2025-04-15 16:12:09
Honestly, a one-month delay is nothing if it means avoiding another messy MMO launch—looking at you, *New World*. At least they're throwing in a beta weekend to keep the hype train rolling. Funcom taking extra time to polish the game shows they’ve learned from past MMO disasters, and that’s a win for players in the long run.
