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What Is Dune: Awakening? New video Welcomes a New Audience to the Open-world Survival Experience

Survive, Build, and Rise to Power on Arrakis in an alternate timeline where Paul Atreides was never born.

OSLO, Norway - September 15, 2026 - A new video, “What Is Dune: Awakening?”, introduces the open-world survival experience to a new audience ahead of the game’s upcoming console launch.

 



Wondering what Dune: Awakening is all about? Our new short overview video offers a quick, accessible introduction to the open-world survival experience set on the deadly desert planet of Arrakis.

Discover a world where every drop of water matters, sandworms rule the dunes, and power is fought over through exploration, crafting, combat, politics, and the spice. Watch now to see what awaits you on Arrakis.

Releasing on PlayStation®5 and Xbox on September 22, including with Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere. Deluxe and Ultimate Edition owners can begin their head start on September 17. The update will also launch on PC on September 17.

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Funcom is a developer and publisher of online games for PC and consoles. Funcom has provided outstanding entertainment since 1993 and continues to expand its track-record of more than twenty released games. Titles include 'Dune: Awakening', ‘Conan Exiles‘, ‘Secret World Legends, ‘Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures’, ‘The Longest Journey', 'Anarchy Online', 'The Park', and 'Dreamfall: The Longest Journey'. For corporate information please visit www.funcom.com.