Business Model and Post-Launch Plans
Joel, Creative Director on Dune: Awakening, sat down with us to guide you through Dune: Awakening’s business model and post-launch plans. [previewyoutube=q1B7G2SXBDc;full][/previewyoutube] In short, when Dune: Awakening launches on May 20th:- It will not be in Early Access, this is the full launch
- It will not have a subscription
- The game will continue to be expanded through free updates, bringing new content, features, and enhancements
- There will be optional paid DLCs
System Requirements
Today, we’re also happy to share Dune: Awakening’s system requirements. Minimum:- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (or newer)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7400, AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), AMD Radeon 5600XT (6GB)
- Storage: 60 GB available space
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (or newer)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K, AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB), AMD Radeon 6700XT (12GB)
- Storage: 75 GB available space
Remember, you can also download the Character Creator & 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.
PC Features
Dune: Awakening will feature several exciting features at launch:- NVIDIA’s DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation: Dune: Awakening will be one of the first games to feature this cutting-edge technology, enhancing the game’s majestic visuals and providing ultimate performance.
- AMD’s FSR: The latest open upscaling and advanced frame generation tech from AMD will also be available at launch.
- Intel’s XeSS 2: Experience faster, smoother gameplay with higher image quality and a more connected playing experience with Intel® Xe Low Latency (XeLL).
- Razer Chroma RGB and Razer Sensa HD Haptics: Experience unparalleled immersion with the Razer Kraken V4 Pro headset, synced lighting and intelligent haptic feedback. Plunge your entire room into an Arrakis sunset and feel the hum of your ornithopter’s seat with the Freyja Gaming Cushion’s full dynamic range.
PC Settings
Below you will find all the most important PC settings that will be available at launch. Settings- Remappable keyboard & mouse controls
- Better support for AZERTY/QWERTZ and ESDF users
- Subtitles on/off
- Subtitle backgrounds
- Optional chat indicators or chat bubbles in social areas
- Optional loadout hotbar, mini-radial or radial wheel
- Controller rumble on/off
- Screenshake on/off
- Motion blur on/off
- FOV adjustment
- Framerate limiter
- Ultrawide HUD option (21:9 and 32:9)
- Multiple audio channel sliders
- Multiple sensitivity sliders
- Controller support
- Dialogue system with path highlights
- Audio SFX to support key actions/events
- Tutorials with highlighted text
- Tutorial repository for reviewing unlocked or missed tutorials
- Emotes system
- Help popups on several menus to explain specific features or game mechanics
