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Dune: Awakening

FiveM, released in 2016, is a popular modification framework for Grand Theft Auto V that enables custom multiplayer servers, especially for roleplay communities. Its active modding scene and the enduring popularity of GTA V have kept its playerbase strong, typically with hundreds of thousands of daily players. However, it's technically not an MMO as individual servers usually host dozens to a few hundred players, not a persistent shared world for thousands.

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))