Squad 44

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Dune: Awakening

"Squad 44," formerly known as "Post Scriptum," is a tactical WW2 multiplayer FPS released in 2018. It is an indie title focusing on realism and teamwork, developed by Periscope Games and published by Offworld Industries (also known for the game "Squad"). These games maintain a dedicated but niche player base. Given its age, indie status, and the historical tactical shooter niche, the game likely sees a modest but steady active player count, with numbers generally under 1,000 daily active players.

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))