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Funcom Dune: Awakening console launch and DLC

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Funcom has provided extensive updates for the open-world survival game Dune: Awakening during Gamescom 2026. Following the PC version's launch in June 2025, the studio confirmed the game is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox on September 22, 2026. Players who purchased the Deluxe or Ultimate Editions will receive early access starting September 17. New gameplay footage showcased on PlayStation 5 Pro demonstrated 4K resolution and performance modes targeting 60fps. The console release will feature a single-player mode that concludes the game’s story, allowing players to leave the planet Arrakis to explore a new location. This mode will include a major balance pass to ensure smooth progression for solo players, alongside scalable difficulty levels and additional gameplay customization. Cross-play functionality between PC and consoles is expected to be implemented following the initial launch. The ‘Filmic Archive’ DLC is also set to release on September 22 across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation for $9.99. This expansion includes outfits inspired by Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films, such as the ‘Aegis of the Unwalked Path’ and the ‘Caladan Stormcoat,’ alongside new Sardaukar armor and 73 base-building elements. Chief Product Officer Scott Junior noted that the September release marks a milestone by introducing increased customization and difficulty scaling. Technical details ~~regarding~~ for console graphical modes ~~have since been released. On~~ specify that Xbox Series ~~S, players~~ S will ~~have a single setting offering~~ offer 60 FPS with dynamic resolution between 720p and 1080p. ~~The~~ Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 will both ~~offer~~ feature a Performance mode (60 FPS, dynamic 4K) and a Quality mode (30 FPS, dynamic ~~4K). The~~ 4K), while the PS5 Pro ~~version~~ will provide enhanced native resolutions and increased graphical detail for both presets. The title will be available on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass at launch. The console release will include a single-player mode that concludes the game’s story, allowing players to leave Arrakis. This mode will feature a major balance pass, scalable difficulty, and additional customization. The ‘Filmic Archive’ DLC, priced at $9.99, will also release on September 22, featuring outfits inspired by Denis Villeneuve’s films and 73 base-building elements. Survival mechanics have drawn attention from experts; British military survival instructor John Hudson praised the game’s realistic depiction of extreme desert environments, noting that landscapes appear authentic, as if “sandblasted by desert storms.” Players must manage water scarcity, heat, and sandstorms to survive the threats of Arrakis.

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