Dune: Awakening
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB · Core i5-7400
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 3070 · Core i7-10700K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 6700 XT (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~36 fps low (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
- Release
- Jun 10, 2025
- Developer
- Funcom
- Publisher
- Funcom
Dune: Awakening is a single- and multiplayer Open World Survival game with immersive adventure and RPG gameplay. Explore, build, craft, and unravel a cinematic Dune story as you rise from survival to greatness on the most legendary planet in the universe. Just remember: the sandworm always comes.
Open World Survival CraftSurvivalMultiplayerOpen WorldBase BuildingRPGAdventurePvPExplorationPvE
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What you need for Dune: Awakening
Dune: Awakening needs about a Radeon RX 6700 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 7900 XT | Ryzen 5 5500X3D |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5090 | Core i7-10700 |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 4090 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Dune: Awakening →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 18 | 13 | 8 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 25 | 18 | 11 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 38 | 26 | 16 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 41 | 29 | 17 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 45 | 31 | 19 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 47 | 33 | 20 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 52 | 36 | 22 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 53 | 37 | 22 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 62 | 43 | 26 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 78 | 55 | 33 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 87 | 61 | 36 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 90 | 63 | 38 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 116 | 81 | 49 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 121 | 85 | 51 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 193 | 135 | 81 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Dune: Awakening system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit (or newer) | Windows 10 64-bit (or newer) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-7400 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon 5600XT (6 GB) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8 GB) / AMD Radeon 6700XT (12 GB) |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 60 GB | 75 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Notes | SSD required | NVMe required |
Source: Steam.
Dune: Awakening on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 36 low | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 29 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 33 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 30 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 30 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 6
- Steam achievements
- 74
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsFull controller supportAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround SoundSteam CloudFamily Sharing
- Languages (14)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian
Full audio: English
Latest news & patches
- Dune: Awakening - 1.5.3.3 Hotfix Patch NotesPatch2026-09-22
- Dune: Awakening’s Filmic Archive DLC Out Now 2026-09-22
- Get free cosmetics and help streamers raise money for charity 2026-09-21
- Dune: Awakening - 1.5.3.2 Hotfix Patch NotesPatch2026-09-21
- Dune: Awakening - 1.5.3.1 Hotfix Patch NotesPatch2026-09-19
- THE NEW DUNE: AWAKENING IS HERE2026-09-17
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Dune: Awakening run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below Dune: Awakening's minimum spec (GeForce GTX 1060 6GB). Our model still estimates ~30 fps at 1080p low (range 24–37, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 6700 XT (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Dune: Awakening run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Dune: Awakening Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~36 fps on the low preset (range 28–43, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. Even 40 fps is out of reach at native resolution. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Dune: Awakening at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–71, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 6700 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 4090. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Dune: Awakening by brand.
Can I run Dune: Awakening on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~64 fps (range 52–77, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~40 fps at 1080p low. Dune: Awakening on the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Dune: Awakening need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 16 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Dune: Awakening. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 6 GB at minimum and 8 GB recommended.
How much storage does Dune: Awakening take?
Dune: Awakening needs 75 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam, and the publisher says an SSD is required. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64-bit (or newer).