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Dune: Awakening, Create Your Character Before May Launch

Get ready to step onto the sands of Arrakis The upcoming multiplayer survival game, Dune: Awakening, is hitting Steam on May 20th. But before you dive into the full experience, developer Funcom is offering a taste of what’s to come with two exciting pre-launch apps.

Craft Your Arrakis Identity

The first app is a detailed character creator. You’ll be able to customize your character’s appearance, select your home planet, your social caste, and even choose a mentor. Your choices influence starting abilities, for example:

Your created character data will carry over when the full game launches.

Prepare for the spectacle

The Second app available is a benchmark mode. This tool allows you to test your system’s capabilities. Funcom teases that this mode offers an early look at some of the game’s most breathtaking moments, including:

Both the character creator and the benchmark tool are available for free via Steam.

About the Author

This article was summarized from a piece by Andrew Webster, an entertainment editor who specializes in streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew has been with The Verge since 2012, authoring over 4,000 stories.

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