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Dune: Awakening

RetroMMO is a small-scale indie fantasy MMORPG released in 2020. Although labeled as an MMO and offering a persistent world with multiplayer elements, the game's indie status and niche retro appeal limit its player base. After the initial launch, such games usually see reduced active population unless they gain significant cult following. An estimated 200–300 daily active players is in line with similarly sized indie MMOs several years after release.

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))