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Dune: Awakening PC Specs & Requirements

March 14, 2024

Dune: Awakening PC Specs & Requirements

Dune: Awakening is an upcoming open-world survival MMO set in the Dune universe with a release date still yet to be announced.

Developed and published by Funcom, the game thrusts players into the harsh desert planet of Arrakis, where they must navigate the sands and fight for control of Spice all whilst trying to survive the harsh landscape and the perils it brings.

In the game, the political aspects of the story are also present, with players “starting their journey as a survivor lost in the desert, but through mentorship and in-game contracts, may wind up as a high-ranking baron.”

As with any modern game release, knowing the system requirements necessary to run the game at optimal settings is vital for having an enjoyable gameplay experience. In this article, we’ll explore the PC specs required to run Dune: Awakening, as well as provide recommendations for those looking to upgrade their current setup. 

So, read on to discover what hardware you will need to immerse yourself in this harsh fight for survival.

Dune: Awakening Minimum Requirements

Currently, Funcom hasn’t revealed the game’s minimum and recommended specifications, but since it’s only being released on current-gen consoles alongside PC, we can assume it’ll need relatively powerful parts to run smoothly.

Using games of a similar calibre, we can put together some speculative estimations.

Here we’ve used the minimum specs listed for New World by Amazon Games as it’s an MMO with similar graphical fidelity and might therefore have similar system demands.

With this in mind, getting Dune: Awakening up and running at 1080p resolution, with most settings on low but hitting a decent 30 FPS, you most likely won’t need an overly powerful PC. Both the CPU and GPU options are showing their age now so most gaming PCs made within the last 6 years or so should be able to handle getting the game up and running.

Even though we don’t know the official size of the game, it’ll always benefit from being installed on a fast drive. With this in mind, consider upgrading your system with an SSD for faster load times, even if it's a smaller one.

If your PC just meets these specifications, however, you will need to be content with the lowest settings. You’ll only be able to play at around 1080p at 30 FPS with pretty much all the settings on low. This wouldn’t necessarily matter for a single-player RPG, but when playing against other players, you ideally want to strive for the highest FPS possible.

Image credit: Funcom

Dune: Awakening Recommended Requirements

Continuing in the same vein as the minimum specs, these are the recommended specs for New World but they should still serve as a good baseline to work from.

Systems that fall within these recommended specifications should provide a solid gameplay experience at 1080p, raising framerates from those achieved using the minimum specs closer to 60FPS whilst also upgrading visual integrity and allowing graphics to be set to high.

These recommended specs aren’t a crazy jump from the minimum requirements though, with only the suggested GPUs being from more recent generations. Although this upgrade in GPU does bring new features such as DLSS technology and the option for ray tracing via the Nvidia RTX graphics card.

However, they are still a couple of generations old now and can be hard to get your hands on, so will likely not be the best option for value for money and you should instead look to newer parts.

Image credit: Funcom

Conclusion

Even though we don’t yet know the official PC requirements for Dune: Awakening, using previous titles from a similar genre suggests there will likely be options for all budgets; but there will be certain compromises made at the lower end.

As always, while meeting the minimum requirements will allow you to get the game up and running, upgrading to a more powerful Chillblast PC will enhance your gaming experience, especially if you aim to play at higher resolutions and settings. 

To explore a wide range of gaming PCs suitable for Dune: Awakening and other titles, visit the Chillblast gaming PC selection here. Whether you prefer a budget-friendly option or a high-end gaming powerhouse, you'll find options to suit your gaming needs.

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