Dune: Awakening Developers Address Console Crossplay Absence Ahead of September Launch
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Funcom explains why Dune: Awakening will launch on consoles without crossplay this September, citing technical hurdles and resource allocation, while confirming that an upcoming livestream will share more details.
Funcom has addressed the community following the recent confirmation that Dune: Awakening will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S this September without crossplay support. In a statement provided to Eurogamer, the development team acknowledged the strong community demand for the feature, noting that the studio shares that exact desire. However, technical and operational hurdles are currently keeping the feature on the sidelines. According to the studio, dedicating resources to crossplay right now would pull attention away from finalizing the upcoming console ports and the major September content update.
While the news is naturally disappointing for players hoping to squad up across different hardware ecosystems, the studio has confirmed one partial bridge. Xbox players will still be able to play alongside users running the Windows PC Store version of the game. Beyond that, the September release represents a massive turning point for the community. The update will bring the first major narrative arc to completion simultaneously across all supported platforms, meaning the incoming wave of console players will jump into a complete experience right out of the gate.
Funcom has promised to dive deeper into the crossplay situation during an upcoming developer livestream, though an exact broadcast date has not been announced yet. As crossplay and cross-progression continue to be baseline expectations for modern multiplayer titles, especially survival MMOs with thriving economies, the community will be watching closely to see if the feature arrives in a later update. For now, players should keep an eye on official channels for the upcoming broadcast details. Original reporting and further context can be found over at Eurogamer.
Tags: Dune Awakening, Funcom, Crossplay, Console Gaming, MMO
Original article: Eurogamer