The much-anticipated release of Dune: Awakening has been postponed to 5 June, according to its developer, Funcom.

Originally scheduled to launch on 20 May, Dune: Awakening is one of the most awaited Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) game titles of the year.

"This is not a decision we take lightly, we know everyone is very excited to get playing," Funcom said in a press release.

"But these three extra weeks will give us the time needed to make improvements that will lead to a better gameplay experience from day one."

The game is currently in closed beta, where Funcom is gathering community feedback while also taking pre-orders.

For Funcom, the delay is about ensuring a polished and high-quality launch.

"Dune: Awakening is a beast of a game. This is multiplayer survival on a massive scale, and we’re making gameplay and technical strides not seen in the genre before," Funcom stressed.