If you're eager to explore the harsh, sand-swept world of Arrakis in Dune: Awakening, you’ll want to ensure your PC is up to the challenge. The upcoming multiplayer survival game offers a stunning open-world experience, and thankfully, its system requirements are relatively forgiving — especially for those using older gaming rigs or handheld devices like the Steam Deck.
The game is also set to support Nvidia DLSS 4, enhancing performance while maintaining high visual fidelity. This is great news for those with RTX graphics cards, as DLSS will help balance both frame rate and image quality.
Below, we’ve outlined the minimum, medium, recommended, and ultra PC requirements so you can check if your system is ready to brave the desert storms of Arrakis.
✅ Minimum System Requirements (Low Settings – 1080p @ 30FPS)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Graphics Card:
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB VRAM only)
- AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
- Intel Arc A380
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Storage: 60GB SSD
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Ideal for older systems but expect a capped 30FPS performance.
⚙️ Medium System Requirements (Medium Settings – 1080p @ 60FPS)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Graphics Card:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
- AMD Radeon RX 6600
- Intel Arc A770
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Storage: 75GB SSD
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
This level is perfect for a smoother gameplay experience with mid-range GPUs.
🚀 Recommended System Requirements (High Settings – 1440p @ 60FPS)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Graphics Card:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
- AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
- Intel Arc B580
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Storage: 75GB SSD
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Enjoy enhanced visuals and stable performance in higher resolutions.
🌌 Ultra System Requirements (Ultra Settings – 4K @ 60FPS)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- Graphics Card:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Storage: 75GB SSD
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
For those seeking the ultimate 4K experience with maxed-out visuals and smooth gameplay.
Final Thoughts
Dune: Awakening doesn’t demand the most cutting-edge hardware, but investing in at least 16GB of RAM and a decent SSD is essential. And if you’re aiming for the best visuals and highest resolutions, upgrading your GPU will make all the difference. Whether you're on a modest setup or a high-end rig, Arrakis awaits — are you ready?