Greetings from Gamescom Sleepers!
Dune: Awakening has arrived in Cologne, Germany, where players and media can finally go hands-on with the upcoming console version of the game.
We are also announcing Filmic Archive, a new DLC inspired by Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films – stay tuned for the full reveal trailer on Thursday 27th of August starting at 4 PM CEST. Watch on YouTube and Twitch.
In addition, we premiered seven minutes of console gameplay with IGN LIVE and confirmed that cross-play is planned for after launch. You can check that out here, or below.
Watch the new gameplay footage and read on for everything announced at Gamescom.
Filmic Archive DLC arrives September 22
Launching September 22 on PC, XBOX, and PlayStation 5, the Filmic Archive DLC brings iconic looks inspired by Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two to Arrakis.
Wear the Aegis of the Unwalked Path armor, inspired by Paul Atreides’ visions of Fremen holy warriors in Dune: Part One. Brave the elements in the Caladan Stormcoat, worn by Paul and Duke Leto in Dune: Part One. The DLC also includes additional film-inspired outfits, plus an extensive 73-piece Sardaukar building set to bring the feared Imperial warriors’ distinctive style to your base and more.
Filmic Archive will be available for $9.99. The Coming Soon page will launch on Thursday, August 27, immediately after the trailer premieres during the Xbox Gamescom broadcast at 4 PM CEST.
Seven minutes of PS5 gameplay
For the first time, Gamescom visitors can play Dune: Awakening on PlayStation 5. For everyone following from home, we have released seven minutes of gameplay captured on PlayStation 5 Pro.
The footage offers a closer look at how Dune: Awakening looks, plays, and performs on console—from surviving the open deserts of Arrakis to building a foothold, taking flight in an ornithopter, and facing the ever-present threat of the sands.
Dune: Awakening offers two graphics mode on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro:
- Performance Mode: 60fps, Dynamic 4K
- Quality Mode: 30fps, Dynamic 4K
PlayStation 5 Pro features a higher native resolution in both modes, as well as enhanced visuals in Quality Mode.
Cross-play is coming post-launch
We are excited to finally confirm that cross-play is coming to Dune: Awakening post console launch.
Currently we are not ready to share a release date yet, but we will have more information to share as development progresses. Our goal is to help more players share their stories, alliances, rivalries, and battles for Arrakis – regardless of platform.
The biggest version of Dune: Awakening yet
Dune: Awakening launches on PlayStation 5 and XBOX on September 22. This release is a major milestone for the game, bringing the long-awaited console versions alongside a full single-player mode, the dramatic conclusion to the story, expanded customization options, scalable difficulty settings, and a full year of additions and enhancements already available on PC.
Players who purchase the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition on PlayStation 5 or XBOX can begin their journey five days early, starting September 17.
A physical PlayStation 5 edition is also coming September 22, with pre-orders now available from selected retailers. Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe will distribute the physical edition across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, while Solutions 2 GO Inc. will distribute it across North and South America. Spike Chunsoft will publish the digital and retail editions in Japan on October 29.
Dune: Awakening will also be available with XBOX Game Pass from September 22.
For a quick recap of the first year and what is coming we have made a deep dive video highlighting some of the updates that have shaped the game so far – and giving you a sneak peek at what’s coming on September 22 or post console launch.
Prepare to awaken
Whether you are returning to Arrakis or preparing to set foot on the desert planet for the first time, September 22 marks the beginning of a new chapter.
The spice must flow!
