Dune: Awakening – How to Import Your Demo Character into the Full Game (2025)

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Ready to dive into the unforgiving sands of Arrakis with your dream build already locked in? Good news: you can re-import characters created in the Dune: Awakening demo directly into the full release. No need to recreate your perfect Mentat, Trooper, or Infiltrator from scratch.

This guide walks you through the exact steps to import your demo character, troubleshoot common issues, and get back into the action faster.

🌟 Why Import Your Demo Character?

The Dune: Awakening Character Creator & Benchmark Tool, released before the game's launch, gave players a powerful way to:

  • Fully customize your avatar’s face, physique, caste, and mentor

  • Preview performance with your PC hardware

  • Save your character’s appearance and setup in a .json file

And yes—that saved character can be imported into the full game, letting you show up on Arrakis looking exactly how you envisioned.

📂 Step-by-Step: How to Re-Import Your Demo Character

Dune: Awakening – How to Import Your Demo Character
1. Find Your Demo Save File

By default, your character’s .json file is saved in:

🪟 Windows:

C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\DuneAwakening\

🐧 Steam Deck / Linux (Proton):

~/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/3151320/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/DuneAwakening/

💡 Tip: Rename the file if you made multiple demo characters (e.g., “desert_tank.json”).

2. Transfer to the Full Game’s Directory

After installing the full game (Steam ID: 1172710), move your .json file to the same path, under the new game’s AppID folder:

C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\DuneAwakening\

On Linux:

cd ~/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/
mkdir -p 1172710/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/DuneAwakening
cp 3151320/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/DuneAwakening/*.json 1172710/pfx/.../Documents/DuneAwakening/

3. Launch the Game & Import

  • Open Dune: Awakening

  • At the character creation screen, look for the “Import” button (usually bottom-right)

  • Select your saved character file from the list

  • Confirm import—and you’re done!

💬 “Click import before changing anything—it reads your saved file instantly.” — u/Shintai78 on Reddit

🛠 Common Issues & Fixes

Problem                                        Solution
Import button is greyed outRestart the game, make sure .json is in the right folder
No file shows in listDouble-check folder path and file extension
Customizations missingSome features unlock only in full game (e.g. armor skins, vehicles)
Import doesn’t reflect changesTry a clean restart of both Steam and the game

🎨 What Can Be Imported?

You’ll carry over:

✅ Gender, face, body shape
✅ Caste and mentor selections
✅ Facial tattoos, scars, hairstyle
✅ Exact appearance settings down to brow height and muscle tone

You can further edit most features after import—but your caste and mentor choices are locked unless you delete and recreate your character.

🧪 Want to preview different builds? Create multiple demo .json files before launch and label them clearly.
— Steam Community Guide

📦 Bonus: Share or Download Custom Character Files

The Dune Awakening community is already swapping .json files with iconic or cinematic builds, such as:

  • “Spice Warlord” – bulky, scarred desert tank

  • “Stealth Infiltrator” – sleek, minimalistic, dark-toned gear

  • “Mentat Mystic” – aged, tattooed philosopher look

🧠 You can find fan-created character presets on:

  • r/DuneAwakening

  • Steam Discussions

  • YouTube tutorials (search “Dune Awakening character json download”)

🧭 Final Thoughts

Being able to import your custom demo character into the full version of Dune: Awakening is a huge time-saver—and a way to stand out from the crowd from day one. Whether you're planning to explore the Deep Desert solo or dominate in PvP, starting with your ideal look and setup can give you a creative (and psychological) edge.

Already imported your character? Drop your .json file or screenshots in the comments and show off your build!

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