"Dune: Awakening Pre-load Guide and Dates Revealed"

Get ready, fans of Arrakis! Dune: Awakening is set to offer a pre-download option as it gears up for launch. Here's your comprehensive guide on how to pre-download the game and the key dates you need to mark on your calendar.

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

According to the official announcement on Dune: Awakening's website, PC gamers who have pre-ordered can start preloading the game 24 hours before its launch. This window opens on June 4th at 7 AM PDT / 10 AM EDT. It's important to note that while Standard Edition owners can preload the game, they will not receive head start access.

How to Preload and Pre-Download

Pre-Download from Steam

If you've pre-ordered Dune: Awakening on Steam, regardless of the edition, you can begin preloading or pre-downloading the game starting June 4, 2025, at 7 AM PDT / 10 AM EDT. This gives you a full 24 hours to get everything set up before the head start access begins.

Pre-Download from PlayStation and Xbox

For console players, the release date for Dune: Awakening on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S has not yet been announced. Consequently, pre-downloads are currently unavailable. Keep an eye on this space, as we'll update with the latest information once a release date and pre-download options are confirmed.

Preload/Pre-Download File Size

Minimum Required Space is 60GB

While Funcom hasn't officially disclosed the exact pre-download file size for Dune: Awakening, you can prepare by ensuring you have at least 60 GB of free space. This is the minimum requirement listed for running the game on Low settings, giving you a good baseline for what to expect.