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Dune Awakening now has a solo mode for players put off by its MMO leanings, while Funcom has adjusted progression so 'you don't have to lose things anymore'

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Dune: Awakening
Genres · adventure, rpg
Release · Jun 10, 2025
Developer · Funcom
PCXbox Series X|SPS5
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Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1996–2025
Latest · Dune: Awakening
Top genres · rpg, adventure, strategy
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