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Grand Theft Auto VI vs Dune: Awakening
info General Information | |
Release Date | |
May 26, 2026 | Jun 5, 2025 |
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Rockstar Games | Funcom |
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Rockstar Games (Published by Take-Two Interactive) | Funcom |
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Action-Adventure, Open World | Open World Survival MMO, Action, RPG, Adventure |
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Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE) - New iteration (reportedly RAGE 9) | Unreal Engine 5 |
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Rating Pending (Expected M - Mature 17+ by ESRB / | Rating Pending (Expected M - Mature 17+ by ESRB) |
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0.0 / 5.0 | 0.0 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$69.99 | $49.99 |
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N/A | Players can learn skills from various iconic schools of the Dune universe. This includes mastering the persuasive 'Voice' of the Bene Gesserit, the lightning-fast calculations of a Mentat, or the deadly blade techniques of a Swordmaster. Progression is also tied to discovering and crafting schematics for better gear, weapons, tools, and base components. |
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World & Level Design | |
GTA VI is expected to feature Rockstar's largest and most detailed open world to date, encompassing the diverse state of Leonida. Confirmed regions include Vice City (a reimagined Miami), alongside other areas like Grassrivers (potentially an Everglades-like area), Leonida Keys (Florida Keys analogue), Port Gellhorn (industrial/port area), Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga. The map will feature urban sprawls, beaches, swamps, and rural countryside, offering a wide range of environments. |
The world is divided into several large zones. The Hagga Basin is a vast, persistent PvE-focused map where players build their permanent bases. The Deep Desert is an even larger, seamless PvPvE map that is periodically scoured and reshaped by massive Coriolis storms, revealing new resources and points of interest. There are also social hubs like Arrakeen and Harko Village where players from many servers can interact peacefully. |
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N/A | The game is a full-fledged MMO. It features large-scale PvP in the Deep Desert over resources and territory, cooperative PvE in the Hagga Basin, a player-driven economy via 'The Exchange', and a political system where player guilds (Houses) can influence server-wide laws by aligning with House Atreides or House Harkonnen in the Landsraad. |
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Available Editions | |
N/A | The game launched with three editions: Standard Edition ($49.99), Deluxe Edition ($69.99 - includes base game, 5-day early access, Season Pass), and Ultimate Edition ($89.99 - includes Deluxe content plus additional cosmetic items like vehicle swatches, building sets, the Dune (2021) Film Stillsuit, and a digital artbook & soundtrack). |
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N/A | A Season Pass is available, which includes the first four planned DLCs. The first DLC, 'Wildlife of Arrakis', was scheduled to be released shortly after launch, with three more ('Lost Harvest', 'Raiders of the Broken Lands', 'The Water Wars') planned through mid-2026. |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
Powered by a new version of the Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE), GTA VI aims for a new benchmark in visual fidelity for open-world games. Features expected include significantly improved graphics, realistic lighting, advanced weather systems, real-time water physics, more detailed character models and animations, increased NPC density and AI sophistication, and enhanced environmental detail and destructibility. Ray tracing support is highly anticipated on consoles and PC. |
Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game features a highly detailed and vast Arrakis. Key visual elements include dynamic weather, massive Coriolis storms that physically alter the landscape weekly, realistic sand physics, and awe-inspiring sandworms that can devour players and vehicles. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
A diverse range of licensed music across multiple radio stations, reflecting the cultural melting pot of Vice City/Leonida and contemporary sounds. Original score for missions and dynamic moments. High-fidelity sound design for vehicles, weapons, and environmental ambience, taking advantage of new engine capabilities. |
The sound design emphasizes the harsh environment, with the roar of sandworms and the howling of sandstorms being key audio cues for survival. The musical score is inspired by the cinematic universe, aiming for an epic, atmospheric, and alien soundscape. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
Expected to be a refined version of GTA V's UI, with a modern aesthetic, intuitive weapon/item selection wheel, GPS navigation, and seamless integration of smartphone functionalities. Enhanced for current-gen consoles with potentially faster menu navigation. |
The UI is designed around survival, prominently displaying thirst levels. It includes standard MMO features like a map, quest log, and crafting menus, as well as a dedicated interface for the server-wide auction house, The Exchange, and political menus for the Landsraad system. |
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1080p (Full HD) - Expected Minimum for PC (Target: 1080p, Low settings, ~30-60 FPS - Highly Speculative) (Low Preset, Aggressive Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Performance/Ultra Performance')) CPU: Speculative baseline desktop CPU. CPU (Laptop): Highly speculative laptop CPU. Will depend on final game optimization. GPU: Speculative baseline desktop GPU. VRAM will be critical. GPU (Laptop): Highly speculative. Targets playable framerates at 1080p Low with significant upscaling. 8GB VRAM absolute minimum for laptop GPU. RAM: 16GB might be an absolute minimum; 32GB RAM likely recommended for PC. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (or future equivalent) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (11GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8GB) (or future equivalent with more VRAM) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10870H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H or newer performance mobile CPUs. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB, High TGP) / RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB, High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 6700M (10GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB - 200 GB available space (NVMe SSD Mandatory - Speculative) | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low/Medium settings, ~30-60 FPS) (Low/Medium Preset, 1080p resolution.) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU for Dune: Awakening. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPUs for minimum playability. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU. Requires 6GB of VRAM. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. Performance varies with TGP. RAM: 16GB RAM is the official minimum requirement. Storage: An SSD is mandatory. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-7400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H equivalent or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile (6GB), RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (4GB/6GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB SSD |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Expected Recommended for PC (Target: 1440p, High settings, ~60 FPS - Highly Speculative) (High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Quality' or 'Balanced')) CPU: Speculative recommended desktop CPU. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPU will be needed. GPU: Speculative recommended desktop GPU. High VRAM (12GB+) will be key. GPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop GPUs from the time of PC release will be necessary for 1440p High. Max TGP and excellent cooling are non-negotiable. Upscaling will be essential. RAM: 32GB RAM highly likely to be recommended for PC. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-10900K / AMD Ryzen 5 5900X (or future equivalent) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB/12GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) (or future equivalent with 12GB+ VRAM) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or newer high-performance mobile CPUs (e.g., future HX series). laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB, Max TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 7900M (16GB) (or future equivalents). layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB - 200 GB available space (NVMe SSD Mandatory - Speculative) | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (Targets 1080p High / 1440p Medium, ~60 FPS) (High Preset at 1080p or Medium at 1440p, aiming for 60 FPS.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU for a smooth experience. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are recommended for this tier. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPU for high settings. Requires at least 8GB of VRAM. GPU (Laptop): Strong laptop GPUs for 1440p gaming. Ensure the TGP is high for optimal performance. RAM: 16GB RAM is officially recommended. Dual-channel configuration improves performance. Storage: An NVMe SSD is recommended for this tier, with the higher storage requirement possibly for high-res assets. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H equivalent or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 75 GB NVMe SSD |
2160p (UHD/4K) - 4K High Settings (Speculative) (Medium/High Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, aiming for 60 FPS (likely requires upscaling).) CPU: A powerful modern CPU is needed to prevent bottlenecks when aiming for high framerates at 4K. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPUs are required to pair with high-end mobile GPUs for a 4K experience. GPU: A high-end desktop GPU is essential for a playable 4K experience, likely leveraging DLSS/FSR in Performance/Ultra Performance modes. GPU (Laptop): Only the highest-end laptop GPUs will be capable of running the game at 4K with acceptable framerates. RAM: While 16GB is recommended, 32GB is advised for smoother 4K gaming and multitasking. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is strongly recommended for the best loading performance at 4K. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D or newer developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU (12GB) or RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (16GB). layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 75 GB NVMe SSD |
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Spec: 150 GB - 200 GB available space (NVMe SSD Mandatory - Speculative) Note: A fast NVMe SSD will undoubtedly be mandatory due to the expected scale and detail of the game world. Type: NVMe | Spec: 60 GB available space (SSD Required) Note: An SSD is explicitly required for the game to handle the streaming of its large, seamless world. Recommended specs call for 75 GB, potentially for higher-resolution texture packs. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 11 64-bit (Speculative) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 11 is anticipated to be required or highly recommended for the future PC release. | Spec: Windows 10 64-bit (or newer) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is the minimum requirement. Windows 11 is fully supported. |
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N/A | Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: DirectX 12 is a mandatory requirement, utilized by Unreal Engine 5 for its advanced graphical features. |
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