Funcom will launch the PS5 version of Dune: Awakening on September 22, 2026, including all updates since the game's original summer 2025 release [1, 2]. The PS5 edition will introduce a new single-player mode available at launch, a feature the developer described as “one of the most-requested” since the game first appeared [2].
Alongside the single-player addition, the PS5 version will expand the game with new story chapters, specializations tailored to player paths, additional maps, and customizable combat zones [1]. According to Funcom, the single-player mode will offer three preset difficulty levels, as well as options for full manual adjustment of survival settings such as experience gain, enemy difficulty, and harvesting speed [2]. "Want faster experience gain, easier enemies, or quicker harvesting? All of that is adjustable," the company said [2].
A significant gameplay change in single-player mode affects base durability in the deep desert. Bases will no longer be completely wiped each week by the Coriolis storm; instead, the storm will cause damage that requires repairs but not full rebuilding [2]. This adjustment aims to improve the solo survival experience.
Since the original launch, Funcom has released cosmetic downloadable content (DLC) packs, but it remains unconfirmed if these will be included in the PS5 "definitive edition" [1].
The new version and single-player mode were first announced during the PlayStation State of Play broadcast in June 2026 [1]. The game’s narrative will be extended with the final chapter of Dune: Awakening’s Book One, enabling players to experience the story fully in solo or multiplayer settings [2].
The release on September 22 marks the next major milestone for Dune: Awakening following its initial debut in summer 2025 [1].
