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Dune: Awakening

Dofus is a well-known MMORPG launched in 2004 by Ankama Games. While it had a strong following, it is now nearly 20 years old. Its player base has declined but remains active due to a dedicated, mostly European audience and ongoing developer support. Its unique tactical combat system and regular updates help it retain core players, though it is no longer mainstream.

As of late August 2025, Dune: Awakening had approximately 14,000 concurrent players, reflecting a significant decline from its peak of over 189,000 concurrent players shortly after launch in June 2025. This decrease is attributed to factors such as player burnout, game design issues, and technical problems. Despite these challenges, the developers remain optimistic, citing strong player retention and a 10-year development roadmap that includes plans to explore new planets and regions within the Dune universe. ([gamesradar.com](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/mmo/dune-awakening-dev-says-player-retention-has-been-extremely-good-and-the-mmos-10-year-plan-still-has-so-much-to-pull-from-in-the-lore-well-go-to-new-planets-eventually/?utm_source=openai))