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Dune Awakening’s Monetization Strategy Offers a Refreshing Alternative for Those Who Remember Costly Subscriptions

by Andrea Pena
March 21, 2025
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Exciting news about Dune Awakening has recently surfaced, thanks to a detailed update from Funcom regarding the game’s future after it hits the market. Additionally, we’ve got some fresh details on PC requirements straight from the game’s Steam store page.

With the release date set for May 20, a brief video narrated by Joel Byros, Funcom’s chief creative officer, outlines their strategy for keeping the game alive and thriving post-launch. Byros shares that Dune Awakening won’t be following the subscription model typical of other MMOs. Instead, the game will be sustained through a mix of optional paid DLC packs and free updates.

These free updates are set to bring improvements to gameplay, fresh features, and new story content, all of which are crucial for keeping a live service game engaging. While details about what the optional DLCs will offer remain under wraps, players can expect them to be purchasable individually or bundled in a season pass, offering a more comprehensive package.

Byros also mentioned an interesting perk for some players—a chance to dive into the game early on May 15. This early access isn’t just a treat for fans but also a strategy to help Funcom manage the servers effectively, ensuring a smooth experience when the game fully launches. After all, a rocky launch can seriously hurt an MMO’s momentum.

Accompanying this video, there’s also a Steam post detailing the minimum and recommended specs for PC players:

Minimum:

  • 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)
  • Storage: 60 GB available space

Recommended:

  • 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)
  • Storage: 75 GB available space

The post also highlights some impressive PC features like NVIDIA’s DLSS 4, AMD’s FSR, Intel’s XeSS 2, and Razer’s Chroma RGB and Sensa HD Haptics, all of which promise to enhance your gaming experience. If you’re gearing up to play on PC, these features are sure to make your adventure through the sands even more immersive.

Personally, this business model really resonates with me. With so many subscriptions already on my plate, having the option to pay once and revisit the game whenever I want is appealing. It’s the same reason I occasionally find myself going back to games like Guild Wars 2. Plus, we can look forward to more updates soon with a gameplay stream coming our way on March 24, as mentioned in the Steam post.

Are you planning to explore Dune Awakening on May 20, or perhaps seizing the chance to start early on May 15? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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