If you were hoping to either host a private server or join one when Dune: Awakening comes to PC in early 2025, then you'll be out of luck. At least at launch. That's because Dune: Awakening won't have private servers at launch, according to creative director, Joel Bylos.
In an interview with VideoGamer.com, Bylos revealed that the upcoming MMO based on the world of Frank Herbert's iconic science-fiction series won't have private servers at the beginning.
"No private servers at launch, definitely going to stick to the officials.”
Bylos then followed up with the potential for dedicated servers down the line, adding, "We could do a thing where we rent out servers, so [players] can have their own private version. In terms of the game balance, and how the end-game plays out, we probably wouldn’t allow people the modifications in Conan Exiles."
It's a pretty significant bit of news, one that has fans saying they will be passing on the game until private servers are added.
Dune Awakening sort of feels like a pretty mid-range survival game so far.
Taking to Reddit's PC gaming sub, many fans shared their disappointment at the news. "Then maybe I could...