On this glorious day, Funcom hath decreed that its magnificent MMO survival game, known as Dune: Awakening, shall grace the lands of Steam on the 20th day of May. However, my dear readers, rejoice, for the Character Creator & Benchmark Mode hath descended upon us this very day. Yon may download these tools and whilst away the hours, crafting thine player character to resemble the visages of Zendaya or Timothy Chalamet, so that thou may actually partake in the game upon its official release instead of languishing six hours in the character menu.
Fear not, for the character thou design shall be welcomed into the game with open arms come the grand launch. Funcom hath declared that thou may fine-tune every facet of thy character, selecting thine home planet, caste, mentor, and more. The choices thou maketh shall shape thy character’s fledgling abilities, yet fret thee not, for by the game’s end, thou shalt have the liberty to unlock every School (class), permitting thee to cherry-pick the abilities thy heart desires.
In a show of benevolence, Benchmark Mode hath been bestowed upon thee, providing an opportunity to gauge the game’s performance upon thy hardware—allowing time for upgrades shouldst thou deem it necessary. Lo and behold, for Dune: Awakening doth possess requirements of a lofty nature.
But lo, the tidings do not cease there, for Funcom hath unveiled preorder bonuses of wondrous allure. Should thee choose to preorder anon, thou shalt receive the Terrarium of Muad’Dib, wherein a desert mouse doth make its abode. Shouldst thou intend to venture into the realms of Dune: Awakening, consider the act of preordering for the sake of this charming creature—adorable and purportedly sagacious in the ways of the desert.
Additionally, for the mere act of downloading the Character Creator and Benchmark Mode, thou shalt be rewarded with perks—an exclusive code for the Frameblade knife skin that thou may claim upon the game’s release.
Behold, for Dune: Awakening shall descend upon Steam for a sum of $50, and verily, preorder commencement is nigh. Even if thou lacketh fervor for the Dune saga, the game pledges to offer a morsel for all. Let it be known that the artisans of Funcom are renowned for their creation of other grand works such as Conan Exiles and Dreamfall: The Longest Journey.
