Dune, the film series, is already really popular. So, banking on its success, Funcom launched Dune: Awakening, which has sold over one million copies within just two weeks of its release. This makes it the fastest-selling game in Funcom’s history. Also Read: Everything announced at Gamescom 2024: Dune: Awakening, Marvel's Rivals, and more

The game was launched on June 10 on PC via Steam, and Dune: Awakening has already found a massive audience. The studio behind the game confirmed this milestone and celebrated it with gamers across the community. This is a big achievement for the studio, especially considering that their last game, Conan Exiles, took almost a year to reach the same number of sales. It just goes to show that the hype around Dune: Awakening is unreal, and players from all across the community are truly enjoying the experience.

Critical Acclaim and Steam Success

Dune: Awakening hasn’t just sold well but is also seeing impressive engagement. The game reached an all-time peak of nearly 190,000 concurrent players on Steam, according to tracking site SteamDB. It has consistently ranked among the top 10 most-played games on the platform in the past 24 hours, a strong sign of sustained interest post-launch.

We’ve been listening.

The Deep Desert is evolving. PvE players will have more space to explore and progress without unwanted conflict. The Landsraad is getting more variety, better pacing, and stronger rewards.

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— Dune: Awakening (@DuneAwakening) June 23, 2025

The survival title has been praised for its gritty and immersive take on the Dune universe. This drops the players into a hostile open world on the desert planet Arrakis. From battling dehydration and sandstorms to encountering massive Shai-Hulud sandworms, players must survive, explore, and adapt in a shared multiplayer world.

PvE Improvements and Console Plans

Funcom also addressed all the requests from fans about improved PvE support. The studio confirmed plans to evolve the game so that the players can explore, build, and compete without the pressure of constant player vs player conflicts. 

While Dune: Awakening is currently available only on PC, Funcom also confirmed that console versions are in the works. The game is expected to release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S sometime in 2026.