Dune: Awakening Pre-load Guide and Dates

Get ready to dive into the world of Arrakis with Dune: Awakening! Pre-download is your ticket to a seamless launch experience. Here's everything you need to know about pre-downloading the game and when you can start.

Dune: Awakening Preload/Pre-Download Table of Contents

⚫︎ Preload and Pre-Download Date
⚫︎ How To Preload/Pre-Download
⚫︎ Preload/Pre-Download File Size

Preload and Pre-Download Date

Preload and Pre-Download Available for PC

Exciting news for PC gamers! Dune: Awakening's official website has announced that you can start preloading 24 hours before the game's launch. Mark your calendars for June 4th, when preloading kicks off at 7 AM PDT / 10 AM EDT. Remember, while all pre-order owners can preload, Standard Edition owners won't get head start access.

How to Preload and Pre-Download

Pre-Download from Steam

If you've pre-ordered any edition of the game, you're all set to preload or predownload it starting June 4, 2025, at 7 AM PDT / 10 AM EDT. This gives you a full day to get everything ready before the servers open for head start access players.

Pre-Download from PlayStation and Xbox

Console gamers, hold tight! The release date for Dune: Awakening on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S hasn't been set yet, so pre-downloads aren't available. We'll keep you posted as soon as we have a release date and pre-download information.

Preload/Pre-Download File Size

Minimum Required Space is 60GB

While Funcom hasn't confirmed the exact pre-download file size, you can expect to need at least 60 GB of space. This is based on the minimum system requirements for playing the game on Low settings. Make sure you have enough room on your drive to enjoy Dune: Awakening to its fullest!