The Dune: Awakening community is raising alarms over a shrinking player base, linking the decline to the game's current emphasis on PvE content rather than the PvP gameplay that drew many at launch. After peaking at 189,000 players on Steam, the numbers have dropped significantly. Players express that stronger PvP features and improvements could bring them back, indicating a gap between Funcom's development priorities and player expectations. This tension highlights a risk to the game's future if PvP remains sidelined, as the core audience values competitive multiplayer experiences.
- Steam peak of 189,000 players followed by decline
- Community urges Funcom to prioritize PvP enhancements