All Dune: Awakening Editions: Which one should you buy?

Joey Carr

Joey Carr

There are three editions of Dune: Awakening, but what are the differences between them?

Dune: Awakening fully launches in early June, and you can pre-order three separate editions that all come with a variety of in-game items. Of course, each edition also costs a different amount, so you need to decide if spending a little extra money is worth what you're receiving in return.

To help you make your decision, we're going to list off the differences between all three editions of Dune: Awakening so you can clearly see what your money gets you. We'll also offer a recommendation for which edition gets you the most bang for your buck.

All Editions of Dune: Awakening and their differences

As we previously mentioned, there are three editions that you can currently buy for Dune: Awakening. They are the Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions. Right now, you can visit the Steam page for the game to pre-order one of the three editions. You'll also be able to pre-order the editions on PlayStation and Xbox whenever those versions of the game are released.

Dune: Awakening launches on PC on June 10. Image via Funcom
Dune: Awakening launches on PC on June 10. Image via Funcom

Below, you can see what each edition comes with and how much it will cost you to buy:

Standard Edition of Dune: Awakening ($50)

  • Base game
  • Terrarium of Muad'Dib
  • Sunset Dye Global Swatch

Deluxe Edition of Dune: Awakening ($70)

  • Base game
  • Terrarium of Muad'Dib
  • Sunset Dye Global Swatch
  • June 5 early access
  • Season Pass
  • Sardaukar Bator Armor

Ultimate Edition of Dune: Awakening ($90)

  • Base game
  • Terrarium of Muad'Dib
  • Sunset Dye Global Swatch
  • June 5 early access
  • Season Pass
  • Sardaukar Bator Armor
  • Caladan Palace Building Set
  • Dune 2021 Film Stillsuit
  • Digital Artbook
  • Digital Soundtrack
  • Blue Dasher Ornithopter Swatch
  • Dusk Rider Sandbike Swatch
The three editions of Dune: Awakening. Image via Funcom
The three editions of Dune: Awakening. Image via Funcom

As you can see, the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions of the game offer the most in-game items, but they also cost up to $40 more than the Standard Edition. The biggest boon of the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions, though, is the five days of early access that both editions come with. If you pre-order either edition, you can start playing Dune: Awakening on June 5 instead of June 10, which is when everyone else gets access.

Naturally, if you've played the beta test for the MMO and loved what you saw, getting five days of early access plus a plethora of in-game items is likely worth the extra money for you. I personally would recommend the Deluxe Edition, as you're still getting the Season Pass and some in-game cosmetics for $70, which is the normal price of a game nowadays. However, if you're a true Dune diehard and you want the complete experience, then the Ultimate Edition does come with some great bonuses.

On the flip side, if you're new to MMOs or the Dune franchise as a whole, you probably want to stick with the Standard Edition. This offers the least amount of risk for you in case you end up not liking the game. Still, the choice is ultimately up to you and whatever your personal feelings are about the editions and what they offer.

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