Dune: Awakening
News, coverage and analysis tracking Dune: Awakening across the outlets.- MMO Week in Review: Stop asking where the guild wars areArenaNet has officially announced Guild Wars 3, with beta testing planned for fall 2027, while confirming continued support for Guild Wars 2 and Guild Wars Reforged. NCsoft is also preparing for the western launch of Aion 2 in September and has the Horizon MMO in development. The article also touches on early access launches for Camelot Unchained and Reaper Actual, and the upcoming summer early access for Stars Reach.
PlayStation State of Play June 2026: What Actually Matters to Adult GamersSony's June 2026 State of Play showcased numerous upcoming games for the PlayStation 5, with a focus on titles relevant to adult gamers. Highlights include Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine, Moon Studios' No Rest for the Wicked, and Santa Monica Studio's God of War Laufey. The event also featured new looks at Stuntman: Hollywood, Dune: Awakening, and a packed release schedule for Fall 2026, culminating in the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI.
Dune: Awakening Is Coming to XBOX on September 22Dune: Awakening will launch on Xbox platforms on September 22, 2024, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass as an Xbox Play Anywhere title. The game will feature cross-play and cross-progression across PC, Xbox Series X|S, ASUS ROG Ally, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. The Xbox version is described as the definitive edition, including all PC updates and new features like a full single-player mode and optimized UI.- Funcom says Dune Awakening console crossplay is too ‘technically and operationally complex’Funcom has stated that implementing cross-platform play for Dune: Awakening on consoles is too technically and operationally complex. The studio is prioritizing resources on improving the console port and an upcoming September update. While acknowledging player demand for crossplay, Funcom plans to discuss the feature further in an upcoming livestream.
"We know players want it. WE want it" - Dune Awakening developers respond to lack of crossplay for console releaseDune Awakening developer Funcom has stated that crossplay will not be included in the game's upcoming console release for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in September, citing technical complexities. While the studio acknowledges player demand for crossplay, their current focus is on optimizing the console port and the September update. The game will also launch its first major narrative arc with this update, making the full experience available to new console players.
Dune: Awakening is getting a single-player mode and more story contentDune: Awakening is introducing a single-player mode alongside additional story content that will conclude "Book One" of its narrative. This highly requested feature allows players to experience the game at their own pace with customizable difficulty settings. The update also significantly expands game customization options for single-player, self-hosted, and private servers, with the PC version already receiving these changes.
Dune: Awakening Comes to PS5 on September 22 With Full Single-Player ModeFuncom announced that Dune: Awakening will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22, 2026, featuring a full single-player mode and new story content. The game will also include a year's worth of PC updates, with performance targeting 60fps on consoles. Dune: Awakening will be available on Xbox Game Pass with cross-progression and cross-play support.
The Most Viewed Trailers from PS5's Latest State of PlayThe latest PlayStation State of Play event generated record-breaking YouTube viewership for its trailers, with Marvel's Wolverine and God of War Laufey leading the pack with over 3.2 million views each. Other notable trailers included Until Dawn 2 and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, indicating strong audience interest across a variety of upcoming titles.
After deciding it's "not an MMO," Dune: Awakening is adding a single-player mode: "Easily one of the…Dune: Awakening developer Funcom announced that the game will feature a single-player mode launching on September 22 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. This mode will allow players to experience the entire game at their own pace with customizable difficulty settings, addressing player requests and shifting the game's identity away from being an MMO towards an Open World Survival experience.
Dune Awakening is coming to consoles at long last, but for some reason, it will not have crossplayDune Awakening will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on September 22, featuring a dedicated single-player mode and all PC updates. However, the game will not support crossplay between different console platforms or between PC and consoles, except for Xbox and Windows PC Store versions. This decision has been met with disappointment from the community.
Biggest and Best PS5 News From June 2026’s State of PlayThe PlayStation State of Play in June 2026 showcased numerous PlayStation 5 titles, confirming many leaks. New game announcements and updates included God of War Laufey, Until Dawn 2, Marvel's Wolverine, and a revival of the Stuntman series. Several titles received release dates for late 2026, with others slated for 2027.
Dune: Awakening Lands On Xbox This September With Day One Game Pass LaunchDune: Awakening will launch on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass on September 22nd, 2026, featuring a definitive version with a new single-player mode and the conclusion of Book One's story. The game will also support Xbox Play Anywhere and cross-progression with the Microsoft Store version on PC, targeting 60fps on Xbox Series X.
PlayStation State of Play 2026 June : God of War Laufey, Marvel's Wolverine and Major Surprises |Sony's June 2026 State of Play showcased a variety of upcoming PlayStation titles, including God of War Laufey, Marvel's Wolverine, Until Dawn 2, and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. The presentation also featured new looks at Rayman Legends Retold, Kemuri, and several games slated for a busy September 2026, such as Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Dune: Awakening, and Phantom Blade Zero.
State of Play Recap – September just became a murderers’ row for game releases, and that could be a problemThe upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 in November has caused a significant bottleneck in game release schedules, with many publishers opting for late September and early October to avoid direct competition. This clustering of releases, particularly around September 24th to October 2nd, could lead to reduced sales and force gamers to make difficult purchasing decisions. Some titles, like Fable and Tomb Raider, have been delayed to 2027 to escape the crowded launch window.- Spana in samtliga trailers från Playstation State of PlaySony's PlayStation State of Play event showcased numerous game trailers, including Marvel's Wolverine, Rayman Legends Retold, and Dune: Awakening. Several titles are slated for release in 2024 and 2027, with new entries in established franchises like Tomb Raider and Ace Combat announced.
All Major State of Play June 2026 AnnouncementsSony's June 2026 State of Play showcase featured numerous game announcements and trailers. Highlights include God of War Laufey, Marvel's Wolverine gameplay, Until Dawn 2, and release dates for games like Rayman Legends Retold and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. Several titles, including ILL and KEMURI, received new trailers and release windows for 2027.
IGN Live 2026 Full Schedule ReleasedIGN has released the full schedule for IGN Live 2026, taking place June 6-7. The event will feature content from various games including Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Dune: Awakening, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Several game release dates and demos were also announced, including Dune: Awakening for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve for PC and consoles on October 2.
Dune: Awakening Coming to Consoles September 22Funcom's survival game Dune: Awakening will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22, bringing its PC content and improvements to consoles. The release will include a full single-player mode, scalable difficulty, and optimized controls, with both Performance and Quality graphic modes available. The game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass starting the same day.
PS5 State of Play: every new release date including delayed Tomb Raider remakeSony's State of Play event revealed release dates for numerous games, including Silent Hill Townfall, Ace Combat 8, and Onimusha: Way Of The Sword. Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis was confirmed for a 2027 release, indicating a delay. Marvel's Wolverine is set for September 25, while Dune: Awakening will launch on PlayStation 5 in September.
Everything Announced at the PlayStation State of Play 2026Sony's PlayStation State of Play 2026 showcased upcoming titles for the PlayStation 5, including Marvel's Wolverine, Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls, and a remake of Rayman Legends. New games like Bancho the Chef, Kemuri, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, The Lost Wild, Phantom Blade Zero, Dune Awakening, Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remaster, No Rest for the Wicked, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Silent Hill Townfall, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve were also revealed with release windows and details.