Funcom has announced the PC specifications for their upcoming multiplayer survival game, Dune Awakening. Players can currently access a benchmark tool featuring a character creator on Steam, which provides insights into expected performance. The specs suggest the game will deliver a well-optimized experience, even with Unreal Engine 5 technology.
PC Specifications
| DUNE AWAKENING | MINIMUM (LOW) | MEDIUM | RECOMMENDED (HIGH) | ULTRA |
| Settings | 1080p 30fps | 1080p 60fps | 1440p 60fps | 2160p 60fps |
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit (or newer) | Windows 10 64-bit (or newer) | Windows 10 64-bit (or newer) | Windows 10 64-bit (or newer) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-7400 or AMD Ryzen 1200 | Intel Core i5-8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon 5600XT (6GB) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8GB) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (12GB) |
| Storage | 60 GB available space SSD | 75 GB available space SSD | 75 GB available space SSD | 75 GB available space SSD |
Graphics and Technology Integration
Dune Awakening is set to support NVIDIA’s DLSS 4, featuring advanced capabilities such as Super Resolution and Frame Generation. In a significant development, Funcom confirmed the inclusion of AMD’s latest upscaling technologies, likely indicating support for AMD FSR 3 and Intel’s XeSS 2 for enhanced performance and reduced latency.
Collaboration with Razer has led to the game’s integration of Razer Chroma RGB lighting and Sensa HD Haptics, aimed at improving player immersion. For instance, the Razer Kraken V4 Pro headset will feature synchronized lighting effects and intelligent haptic feedback.
Gameplay Features
Players can expect a range of customizable settings in the game, including:
- Remappable keyboard and mouse controls
- Enhanced support for AZERTY/QWERTZ layouts
- Subtitles toggle and customizable subtitle backgrounds
- Options for chat indicators or bubbles in social spaces
- Customizable loadout hotbar and navigation wheels
- Controller rumble toggle
- Motion blur control and field of view adjustments
- Framerate limiter and ultrawide HUD options (21:9 and 32:9)
- Multiple audio and sensitivity sliders
General gameplay will include controller support, a dialog system with path highlights, audio cues for key events, and tutorials with support materials.
Business Model and Release Information
Dune Awakening will follow a buy-to-play model with no subscription requirements. Game Director Joel Bylos clarified that the game will not enter early access, emphasizing future support through free updates and optional premium downloadable content (DLC). There will also be Season Pass offerings, allowing access to bundled DLCs while individual DLCs can be purchased separately.
Players who invest in high-tier editions will receive five days of early access. This approach aims to manage server loads more effectively upon launch while ensuring new players have the option to join fresh servers.
Dune Awakening is scheduled for release on PC in less than two months, with console versions expected to follow.