Players of Dune: Awakening on Steam are experiencing major performance problems, especially on Windows 11 systems with Nvidia GPUs. Key issues include heavy resource use during shader compilation, server loading, and menu transitions, which often lead to crashes caused by a streaming bug that makes GPUs glitch and freeze. These problems occur even on PCs that meet recommended hardware specifications, highlighting a pressing need for developer patches to improve stability and performance. This affects gameplay continuity and overall user experience for many players as of October 2026.
- Issues primarily affect Windows 11 with Nvidia graphics cards.
- Crashes linked to a streaming bug causing GPU unresponsiveness.