Dune 2000 PS1 box art

PlayStation · Strategy

Dune 2000

SystemPlayStation
Released1999 (originally 1998)
GenreStrategy
DeveloperWestwood Studios
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesDune
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Released for the PlayStation in 1999, Dune 2000 is a strategy game developed by Westwood Studios and published by Electronic Arts. This PS1 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1998.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.

It is part of the Dune series. The series also appears on other systems with Dune (Sega CD) and Dune II (Genesis). Westwood Studios also made Command & Conquer: Red Alert, Command & Conquer and Command & Conquer: Red Alert: Retaliation for the PS1.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Dune 2000 is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Dune 2000 gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Dune 2000 cheats & codes

25 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Spice in practice mode (All houses)800E090C 6980

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Dune 2000 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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Dune 2000 FAQ

When did Dune 2000 come out on the PS1?

Dune 2000 was released for the PlayStation in 1999; the original game dates back to 1998.

Who made Dune 2000?

It was developed by Westwood Studios and published by Electronic Arts.

Is Dune 2000 multiplayer?

No. Dune 2000 is a single-player game.

How long does Dune 2000 take to play?

As a strategy game, Dune 2000 typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Dune 2000 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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