Dune: Awakening’s reception has fluctuated significantly within a short span since its early access launch, moving from a Mostly Negative rating to Very Positive among Steam users. Initially, the game faced harsh criticism due to instability, including server crashes and balance issues.

Despite an impressive launch day figure of nearly 100,000 players, many reactions leaned negative. However, by the next day, the sentiment shifted, with users posting over 2,600 positive reviews compared to just over 600 negatives. Players are expressing excitement over the gameplay mechanics, with one user notably stating, “This game is great with friends, and lets me live out my fantasy of getting eaten by a sandworm.”

In summary, patience appears to have paid off as players adapt to the game and await upcoming fixes, suggesting a bright future for Dune: Awakening.