Dune: Awakening tests single-player mode on PTC

Dune: Awakening Patch 1.5.1.0 is available on the Public Test Client with a work-in-progress single-player mode. Funcom is also using the test to align features for the console version rather than presenting it as the stable live build.

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The experimental mode shifts focus toward one character and includes progression-unlock support. Funcom warns that the PTC contains placeholders and unfinished elements, with the fuller experience currently planned for September 22.

What changes for players

A solo option can provide a more controlled route through progression for players who do not want every session shaped by server activity. The PTC label matters: unfinished presentation and changing balance make it suitable for feedback, not a dependable replacement for the live client.

Timing and wider context

September 22 is a plan, not a guarantee. Test progress, bugs and feature availability can differ from the stable version, so players should read the PTC instructions before installing or moving any character data.

The feature list and timing above reflect the developer’s announcement published on August 13, 2026. Future hotfixes can adjust balance or availability, so live values should be checked against the current client.

For Dune: Awakening, the practical checkpoint is the live client: confirm the installed version, platform notes and regional rollout before relying on a scheduled feature. Store availability, maintenance windows and certification can create timing differences even when the developer announces one date for the wider release.

Source: official announcement. All release dates, named features and numerical values in this report come from that primary source; the analysis is our own.

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