Dune: Awakening is an exciting survival game set on the unforgiving world of Arrakis, and it's launching sooner than we thought here's when you can play itTech15:02, 20 Feb 2025Updated 15:02, 20 Feb 2025Dune Awakening could be huge(Image: Funcom)Dune Awakening is, as we covered in our preview, shaping up very nicely indeed. The game comes from Conan Exiles developer Funcom, and marks an ambitious new chapter for the studio set in the iconic universe from the books and movies.Taking place in an alternate universe where series protagonist Paul Atreides was never born, players start out with nothing and work to build a life in Arrakis via combat, trading, and harvesting that all-important spice.And, after a long wait, we finally know when we'll be able to play it as we now have a release date.You can party up with friends and rivals alike(Image: Funcom)Dune Awakening will launch on May 20 via Steam (it's a PC exclusive, sorry console gamers), and comes with a price tag of $49.99 (UK pricing is TBA)."Inspired by Frank Herberts legendary sci-fi novel and Legendary Entertainments award-winning films, Dune: Awakening is crafted by Funcoms veteran developers to deliver an experience that resonates with both Dune enthusiasts and survival game fans alike," a press release reads.The good news is that you can start your journey through Arrakis today, with the team at Funcom rolling out both the game's character creation suite, and a PC benchmarking tool.Both are available right now on Steam, letting you create your new arrival to Arrakis while also making sure your PC is up to the task.You can check out the latest trailer below:In our preview of the game last month, we mentioned it'll "devour your time like a hungry sandworm".Article continues below"It's hard not to be very excited about a project that stands out so markedly from its peers while also doing the Dune IP justice," we said, praising its world-building, fun twists on the survival formula, and the way it leans into the wider Dune universe.For more on Dune Awakening, check out our interview with Executive Producer Scott Junior, where we talk World of Warcraft comparisons, and making a support group for players that became worm food.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.