Dune: Awakening, Funcom’s massive open-world multiplayer survival game, has launched to critical acclaim and explosive popularity, as highlighted in a brand-new Accolades Trailer celebrating its successful debut.

The game is currently sitting at a Very Positive 85% rating on Steam, backed by over 28,700 player reviews, and boasts an impressive 80 on Metacritic and 81 on OpenCritic. It's a triumph for Funcom, who have clearly struck spice with this ambitious adaptation of Frank Herbert’s legendary universe.

Record-Breaking Launch Weekend

In just its first weekend, Dune: Awakening shattered Funcom’s previous records. With a peak of over 189,000 concurrent players, it tripled the launch success of Conan Exiles, and has quickly become Funcom’s fastest-selling title of all time. From its early Head Start access to full launch, the game has stayed firmly rooted among Steam’s most played titles.

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Funcom isn’t stopping here. The Season Pass will include the first four DLCs, while the studio continues work on major free updates that promise to expand the game’s story, features, and the vast open world of Arrakis.

With its blend of faithful lore, stunning presentation inspired by Denis Villeneuve’s films, and ever-growing survival systems, Dune: Awakening is already cementing its place as a landmark release in 2025.