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Funcom Outlines Dune: Awakening Release and Pre-Loading Times

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Greetings Sleepers, we're less than two weeks away from launch of Dune: Awakening (and head start is even closer!). It's time to grab your Fremkit, put on your stillsuit, and start getting ready. The first thing you need to know is exactly when you can start playing. Dune: Awakening will first be available in head start on June 5th for those who have pre-ordered either the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition. Pre-ordering either edition, or the base edition, will also unlock the Terrarium of Muad'Dib pre-order reward.

Official launch is June 10th, at which point pre-orders (and the Terrarium of Muad'Dib reward) will no longer be available for purchase. The base, Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions will be available for regular purchase from that point onwards. The game will unlock for play on Steam at 16:00 CEST / 10am EDT, both on June 5th and June 10th. For other regions, we've included a map above with some select locations to help you figure out when it will be available in your area. Pre-load will be available to all pre-order owners 24 hours before head start on June 4th, but please be aware that pre-ordering the base edition does not grant head start access.




What else do you need to know?
Multiple Worlds/servers will be available at head start, but the majority will go live with launch on June 10th as more players come in. So, if you're not joining us at head start, you will find plenty of fresh, new Worlds/servers to join on June 10th. You can still choose a head start World/server at launch if you prefer, e.g., if you want to join friends playing there.

Also remember to check out the system requirements we shared a while back, to make sure your hardware is good and ready for Arrakis.


Last, but not least, don't miss out on the livestream we're hosting on May 28th where we will show and talk about our mid-to-endgame, giving you a glimpse of what lies beyond what many of you played in our recent large-scale Beta Weekend.

The wait is almost over, we can't wait to see you on Arrakis, Sleepers!

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Why does the (pre)release date matter? Is this a mobile-style game where if you're not in a guild, doing your chores for day 1, you can never catch up unless you dig deep through your pockets for microtransactions?
 
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