Funcom has revealed extended PlayStation 5 gameplay for its ambitious open-world survival MMO Dune: Awakening at Gamescom, providing fans with an authentic look at console interface and combat controls ahead of its September 22 console launch.
The gameplay demo showcased ornithopter desert navigation, spice harvesting logistics, sandstorm survival protocols, and tense tactical base defenses against hostile player factions across the unforgiving deserts of Arrakis.
Funcom also teased movie-inspired cosmetic expansions arriving alongside the console rollout, ensuring players can customize their character's stillsuits and desert gear with authentic cinematic designs. Follow MMO coverage on [/news](/news).
Key Takeaways & FAQs
- Category: Gamescom.
- Date: August 28, 2026.
- Source: Funcom.
Q: When does Dune: Awakening launch on consoles? A: Dune: Awakening launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22, 2026.
Q: What engine powers Dune: Awakening? A: The survival MMO is developed in Unreal Engine 5.2.