Frank Herbert's iconic sci-fi epic, Dune, has seen a resurgence in popularity thanks to the recent film adaptation.  Riding this wave of renewed interest, the highly anticipated MMO, Dune: Awakening, has officially opened pre-orders.  Developer Funcom has also unveiled the game's PC system requirements, hinting at a potentially well-optimized experience.

Here are the PC specs you'll need to venture onto the sands of Arrakis:

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 64-bit (or newer)
• Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) / AMD Radeon 5600XT (6GB)
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 60 GB available space

Recommended Requirements:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 64-bit (or newer)
• Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) / AMD Radeon 6700XT (12GB)
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 75 GB available space

Dune: Awakening launches on May 20, 2025.  Pre-orders are available now.  Digital Deluxe and Ultimate Editions offer early access five days before the official release.  

Dune: Awakening is a massively multiplayer online survival game set in the sprawling open world of Arrakis.  More than just survival, the game promises a persistent and immersive experience filled with player interaction, political intrigue, and cinematic storytelling.

In this alternate Dune timeline, the Fremen have vanished, Paul Atreides is yet to be born, and Lady Jessica, following the Bene Gesserit's orders, has given birth to a daughter. Duke Leto Atreides, having survived the attack on Arrakis, now wages a fierce war against the Harkonnens for control of the planet and its precious spice. You begin as a prisoner sent to Arrakis, tasked with uncovering the mystery of the Fremen’s disappearance.  Embracing the ways of the desert, you'll rise from an unknown survivor to become an agent of either House Atreides or Harkonnen, mastering the power of the sands.