{"id":8067,"date":"2025-03-21T13:44:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T13:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/duneawakening.com\/?p=8067"},"modified":"2025-06-30T09:57:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T09:57:51","slug":"business-model-system-requirements-and-post-launch-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/duneawakening.com\/it\/news\/business-model-system-requirements-and-post-launch-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Model, System Requirements, and Post-Launch Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Greetings Sleepers,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a lot of news to share today, so get your spice coffee brewing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re excited to reveal that pre-orders will begin next week, on March 24th! On that day, we will also reveal the contents and pricing of the game editions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For you to make an informed decision before purchasing we\u2019ve collected some essential info in today\u2019s article. After all, the best way to survive Arrakis is to be prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Model and Post-Launch Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Joel, Creative Director on Dune: Awakening, sat down with us to guide you through Dune: Awakening\u2019s business model and post-launch plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dune: Awakening \u2014 Business Model &amp; Post-Launch Plans Explained\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q1B7G2SXBDc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, when Dune: Awakening&nbsp;launches on May 20th:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It will not be in Early Access, this is the full launch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will not have a subscription<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The game will continue to be expanded through free updates, bringing new content, features, and enhancements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There will be optional paid DLCs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Funcom has been developing and supporting live service games for&nbsp;<em>a long time<\/em>. All our three MMOs are still in service, with Anarchy Online turning&nbsp;<em>25 years old&nbsp;<\/em>next year. Our survival game Conan Exiles is still in active development and being updated after eight years of DLCs, expansions, and countless free updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dune: Awakening will be no different. With these games, launch is only the beginning, and we look forward to working closely with our community for many years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">System Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we\u2019re also happy to share Dune: Awakening\u2019s system requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minimum:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>OS:<\/strong>\u202fWindows 10 64-bit (or newer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Processor:<\/strong>\u202fIntel Core i5-7400, AMD Ryzen 3 1200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Memory:<\/strong>\u202f16 GB RAM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Graphics:<\/strong>\u202fNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), AMD Radeon 5600XT (6GB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong>\u202f60 GB available space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>OS:<\/strong>\u202fWindows 10 64-bit (or newer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Processor:<\/strong>\u202fIntel Core i7-10700K, AMD Ryzen 5 2600X<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Memory:<\/strong>\u202f16 GB RAM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Graphics:<\/strong>\u202fNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB), AMD Radeon 6700XT (12GB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong>\u202f75 GB available space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/duneawakening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/da-pcspecs-16-9-cd21dd.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8082\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duneawakening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/da-pcspecs-16-9-cd21dd.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/duneawakening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/da-pcspecs-16-9-cd21dd-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/duneawakening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/da-pcspecs-16-9-cd21dd-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/duneawakening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/da-pcspecs-16-9-cd21dd-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/duneawakening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/da-pcspecs-16-9-cd21dd-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, you can also download the Character Creator &amp; Benchmark Mode on Steam not only to create a character you can import at launch, but also to test how your system performs running Dune: Awakening at various settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PC Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dune: Awakening will feature several exciting features at launch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NVIDIA\u2019s DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation:<\/strong>&nbsp;Dune: Awakening will be one of the first games to feature this cutting-edge technology, enhancing the game\u2019s majestic visuals and providing ultimate performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AMD\u2019s FSR:&nbsp;<\/strong>The latest open upscaling and advanced frame generation tech from AMD will also be available at launch.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intel\u2019s XeSS 2:&nbsp;<\/strong>Experience faster, smoother gameplay with higher image quality and a more connected playing experience with Intel\u00ae Xe Low Latency (XeLL).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Razer Chroma RGB and Razer Sensa HD Haptics:&nbsp;<\/strong>Experience unparalleled immersion with the&nbsp;Razer Kraken V4 Pro headset,&nbsp;synced lighting and intelligent haptic feedback. Plunge your entire room into an Arrakis sunset and feel the hum of your ornithopter\u2019s seat with the Freyja Gaming Cushion\u2019s full dynamic range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PC Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you will find all the most important PC settings that will be available at launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remappable keyboard &amp; mouse controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better support for AZERTY\/QWERTZ and ESDF users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subtitles on\/off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subtitle backgrounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional chat indicators or chat bubbles in social areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional loadout hotbar, mini-radial or radial wheel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Controller rumble on\/off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screenshake on\/off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motion blur on\/off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FOV adjustment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Framerate limiter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ultrawide HUD option (21:9 and 32:9)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple audio channel sliders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple sensitivity sliders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General Gameplay<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Controller support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dialogue system with path highlights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audio SFX to support key actions\/events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tutorials with highlighted text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tutorial repository for reviewing unlocked or missed tutorials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotes system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help popups on several menus to explain specific features or game mechanics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Live Gameplay Stream \u2013 Monday March 24th<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a big livestream coming your way, March 24th&nbsp;at 6PM CET \/ 1PM EST!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tune in and watch senior developers play the game live, answer community questions, and provide more insight into the game and its development. Among others, award-winning composer Knut Avenstroup Haugen will be there to talk about the music in&nbsp;<em>Dune: Awakening<\/em>, and World Director Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Gagn\u00e9 will show and talk about the incredible open world of Arrakis.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The livestream will be hosted by Senior PR Manager Natascha R\u00f6\u00f6sli and will air on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitch.tv\/funcom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Funcom\u2019s Twitch channel<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1172710\/Dune_Awakening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steam<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 20th is Almost Here!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope all this information helps! Launch is approaching faster than a heighliner on a spice run and we can\u2019t wait to continue expanding the game after that. The vastness of Arrakis awaits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until next time, Sleepers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Greetings Sleepers, We have a lot of news to share today, so get your spice coffee brewing! We\u2019re excited to reveal that pre-orders will begin next week, on March 24th! On that day, we will also reveal the contents and pricing of the game editions. 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