Yes—Dune: Awakening is available on PS5, and it is worth considering if you enjoy open-world survival, crafting, exploration, and the Dune setting. Its full single-player mode and adjustable difficulty make it viable even if you do not want to play in a shared online world. The main caveat is that reviewers found its many systems unevenly polished. For most buyers, the Standard Edition is the sensible starting point; pay extra for a higher tier only if its DLC and cosmetic or digital extras are worth the difference to you.
What you get on PS5
PlayStation lists Dune: Awakening for PS5 with a release date of September 22, 2026. Funcom describes it as an open-world survival game with adventure and RPG elements, set on Arrakis. The PlayStation page identifies Funcom Oslo AS as publisher and notes that online features require a PlayStation account. The official information available here does not establish a dependable storage-space figure or a complete network requirement, so check the current store listing or support information for those details. PlayStation’s game page
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The PS5 release includes both a full single-player mode and multiplayer. You can choose solo play to explore at your own pace, or use the multiplayer options. Funcom says the solo mode simulates competing players for some faction objectives, and lets players adjust settings such as resource-harvesting speed or whether the sandworm is active. Private servers can also be rented for groups. Funcom’s PS5 announcement on PlayStation Blog
How it performs on PS5 and PS5 Pro
Funcom’s July 2, 2026 announcement describes two graphics modes and calls the resolution upscaled 4K. Its frame-rate figures are developer targets, not independent benchmark results:
#1 Best Overall
- Feel physically responsive feedback to your in-game actions through haptic feedback
- Experience varying levels of force and tension at your fingertips with adaptive triggers
- Chat online through the built-in microphone and connect a headset directly through the 3.5mm jack
- Switch voice capture on and off using the dedicated mute button
- Play on more devices using the USB Type-C cable or Bluetooth to connect easily to Windows PC and Mac computers, Android and iOS mobile phones as well as your PlayStation 5
| Console | Performance Mode | Quality Mode |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 | 60fps target with frame generation | 30fps target |
| PS5 Pro | 60fps target without frame generation | 30fps target |
Performance Mode prioritizes a higher frame-rate target; Quality Mode targets a lower frame rate. Funcom’s figures are launch-era specifications and may not reflect later patches or measured performance. For the control scheme, Funcom says the interface and controls were tailored for console. Funcom’s PS5 announcement on PlayStation Blog
Which edition should you buy?
The PlayStation Store’s US listing showed the Standard Edition at $49.99 when checked on October 7, 2026. Prices and package contents can vary by region or change, so use your local listing for the current total and exact inclusions. The store presents Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate options. US PlayStation Store listing
Rank #2
- Haptic feedback - Feel physically responsive feedback to your in-game actions with dual actuators which replace traditional rumble motors. In your hands, these dynamic vibrations can simulate the feeling of everything from environments to the recoil of different weapons. .Operating temperature : 41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C)
- Adaptive triggers - Experience varying levels of force and tension as you interact with your in-game gear and environments. From pulling back an increasingly tight bowstring to hitting the brakes on a speeding car, feel physically connected to your on-screen actions.
- Built-in microphone and headset jack - Chat with friends online using the built-in microphone or by connecting a headset to the 3.5mm jack. Easily switch voice capture on and off at a moment’s notice with the dedicated mute button. Internet and account for PlayStation Network required.
- DualSense Controller PS5 and PC compatible. Not compatible with PS4.
- PS Remote Play requires Remote Play App connected to Wi-Fi, PS4 or PS5 console with the latest system software and compatible game. A PS4 or PS5 console with a wired connection via a LAN cable is recommended. Version 4.0 of the Remote Play App on iOS and iPadOS or version 4.1 on macOS is required for games to be playable with the controller over Bluetooth.
| Edition | What the listed package adds | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Base game. PlayStation Store | Most players, especially if you want to try the game before buying add-ons. |
| Deluxe | Base game, Season Pass covering four DLCs, and listed cosmetic items. PlayStation Store Funcom edition breakdown | Players who already want the bundled DLC and cosmetics, and find the price difference worthwhile. |
| Ultimate | Deluxe content plus additional cosmetic and digital extras; the PlayStation listing mentions a 50-page digital artbook and 90-minute digital soundtrack. PlayStation Store | Dune fans who specifically value the extra collectibles and current package contents. |
The higher editions are not required to enjoy the main game, and the available sources do not establish a gameplay-performance advantage for them. Compare the total price in your region, the Season Pass and DLC you actually want, the value you place on cosmetics and digital extras, and whether you prefer digital or physical ownership. Treat preorder rewards and any head-start offer as expired unless the current listing explicitly says otherwise.
Is the PS5 version worth playing?
The answer depends on what you want from a survival game. The setting, exploration, and progression may appeal if you like building up capabilities in a large world, while solo mode and adjustable settings let you approach Arrakis without relying on a group. On the other hand, a broad mix of systems is not the same as a consistently polished experience.
Rank #3
- Bring gaming worlds to life - Feel your in-game actions and environment simulated through haptic feedback*. Experience varying force and tension at your fingertips with adaptive triggers*
- Find your voice, share your passion - Chat online through the built-in microphone. Connect a headset directly via the 3.5mm jack. Record and broadcast your epic gaming moments with the create button
- A gaming icon in your hands - Enjoy a comfortable, evolved design with an iconic layout and enhanced sticks. Hear higher-fidelity** sound effects through the built-in speaker in supported games
- Multi-device connectivity - Connect using a USB Type-C cable or Bluetooth technology and easily play on more devices including Windows PC and Mac computers.
- Elevate PC gaming with advanced features like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers in a range of blockbuster PC titles.
- Good fit: Dune fans, survival-game players, and solo explorers who want adjustable difficulty and room to set their own pace.
- Think twice: Players who want a tightly focused survival loop or expect every interconnected system to feel equally refined.
GamesRadar’s September 22, 2026 review praised the PS5 version’s visuals and favored its 60fps mode, while judging that the game’s many systems were not all polished to the same level. That is a reviewer’s assessment, not a guarantee of how every player will feel. GamesRadar review
Tom’s Guide’s September 18, 2026 console hands-on highlighted solo mode and adjustable difficulty as appealing for players who want to explore at their own pace. Funcom CMO Erling Ellingsen described the mode as letting players “play the game the way you want to, at your own pace”; that is a developer’s statement, while the available settings and modes are the practical details behind it. Tom’s Guide console hands-on Funcom’s PS5 announcement on PlayStation Blog
Rank #4
- 👉️【Usage Notes】When using the gamepad for the first time, it needs to be connected to the PS5 console via a USB-C cable（It must be the data cable included in the package or the original data cable）, and then press the Home button to activate it. If your controller has any functional issues, please use this url to update the firmware: we.tl/t-yAwofXJL9YOyyq3K !!! The gamepad is only compatible with PS5 series consoles and Windows PCs, and it is not compatible with PS4.
- 👋【Quick Connection & One - click Wake - up】 You can connect to the PS5 console by pressing the HOME button on the controller. When connecting to the console for the first time, you need to use a data cable. It also supports use on computers with Windows operating systems.
- 🎮️【Controller with Sound】 The controller is capable of producing sound, providing an immersive gaming experience. Please note that the controller is only equipped with a speaker and has no microphone. If you want to use the microphone fuacnction, please use an external headset. It is equipped with a 3.5mm TRRS headphone jack（not compatible with Apple headphones.）
- 🌈【Customizable Colors】Press the Lighting button to switch colors and light effect modes with one click. It features a color memory function, ensuring that the next time you use it, it will still be the color you prefer.
- 🕹️【High - Precision Joysticks】Equipped with upgraded joysticks, these effectively reduce the joystick dead zone and extend the controller's service life.
Physical copies and cross-play
Physical PS5 copies exist, but distribution is regional. Funcom names Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe for EMEA, Australia, and New Zealand; Solutions 2 GO for North and South America; and Spike Chunsoft for Japan. Check local retailers for stock, packaging, and edition tier. Funcom console launch announcement
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Funcom has said cross-play between platforms is planned to arrive post-launch, but the cited announcement gives no exact release date. Treat it as announced rather than a confirmed feature available now, and check current publisher information if cross-platform play is essential to your purchase. Funcom console launch announcement
Quick Recap
Best Value
- Enjoy precise, comfortable control over 10,000+ supported Steam games.
- Easily pair the controller directly to your Windows PC via Bluetooth or play as you charge with the included USB Type-C cable
- Stay paired with up to four different Bluetooth devices, making it easy to enjoy the controller across Windows PC, Mac, PS5 consoles and smartphones. Discover more connection tips and tricks at playstation.com/pair-dualsense
- Access the latest available controller firmware directly from your PC with the free-todownload PlayStation Accessories app
- Play games streamed from your PS5 or PS4 console to your PC via the PS Remote Play App
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