Dune: Awakening, the open-world multiplayer survival game developed by Funcom, has launched to strong critical acclaim and impressive player engagement. The game currently holds an 85% “Very Positive” rating on Steam based on over 28,700 user reviews, alongside a Metacritic score of 80 and an OpenCritic score of 81.
Within its launch weekend, Dune: Awakening broke its own peak concurrent player record three times, reaching over 189,000 players. This far surpasses Funcom’s previous high of 53,400 set by Conan Exiles, making it the company’s fastest-selling title to date. Since its Head Start release, the game has consistently ranked among the most-played titles on Steam.
The game has also received praise from both players and critics, with many pointing out the visual and audio influences drawn from Denis Villeneuve’s film adaptations. VGMAG rated the game 8.5/10, calling it “the best way to experience Arrakis,” while 4P gave it a 9/10, stating, “I don’t know of any game world that is more Dune than that of Dune: Awakening.”
Other outlets have also offered high praise. IGN rated the game 8/10, Eurogamer gave it 4/5 for its “superb survival gameplay,” with Screenrant even claiming their immersion was so complete that they “skipped meals.” DualShockers awarded it a 9/10, calling it a potential future classic.
Looking ahead, Funcom has announced that Dune: Awakening’s Season Pass will include four DLC expansions. The development team is also planning significant free content updates to expand the game’s narrative and features.
Dune: Awakening is currently available on Steam. You can also top up your Steam Wallet on Codashop.
