[p]Sleepers, we have just pushed out the 1.3.0.0 Public Test Client Patch! We have a lot of late-game content for you to try out. Learn more about our Public Test Clients and how they work here. Watch our latest Developer Stream if you want to know more about all the changes and updates here. [/p][p] [/p]
Some of the highlights:
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[p]Revamped Endgame Progression - A redesigned Tier 6 experience with deeper choices and more meaningful ways to advance for PvE and other playstyles. [/p]
[p]Landsraad Revamp - The whole Landsraad has been rebuilt, with new replayable missions and new rewards. [/p]
[p]Faction Ranks - New contracts, rewards, missions, and extended standing/rank progression. [/p]
[p]Specialization Progression - Choose between Crafting, Gathering, Exploring, Combat and Sabotage as you level up your preferred playstyle. [/p]
[p]5 New Challenge Locations - Five of the new overland sites feature fresh open-area challenges that boost faction progress, influence Landsraad control, and earn Specialization XP. [/p]
[p]New Augmentation Progression - Push your late-game builds even further with the new Augmentation Station, letting you enhance Unique Tier 6 gear with powerful augments that customize and strengthen your playstyle. [/p]
[p]5 New Repeatable Testing Stations - The other five new overland locations feature completely new Testing Stations and boss fights with escalating difficulty and increasingly valuable rewards. [/p]
[p]2 new weapons and a rework – Dual Blades, the Pyrocket and the Rapier has been reworked. [/p]
[p]Greetings Sleepers, [/p][p]News from Arrakis! We’re excited to announce that the Chapter 3 Free Update and The Raiders of the Broken Lands DLC (included in the Season Pass) will arrive early next year. The DLC will also be available separately for $9.99. [/p][p][/p][p] [/p]
Chapter 3 Free Update: A New Endgame — Built With Our Community
[p]Chapter 3 is shaped by thousands of conversations, suggestions, and bits of feedback from across the Dune: Awakening community. One of the clearest messages we heard was the desire for more meaningful progression and choice – including PvE players - after reaching tier 6. This update sets up the framework to do this, expanding late-game play with deeper choices, shared goals, and more ways for every type of player to continue growing. We’ve rebuilt the Landsraad system to give you more ways to progress and earn meaningful rewards—whether you’re playing solo or teaming up with friends. [/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42849822/e98c61ee3492f7baf53c2ef032145b6181439a6b.jpg"][/p][p]Faction ranks have been extended and we’re introducing two progression loops in the form of Specialization and Augmentations which work together. On top of that, the overland map has been expanded with several new locations, including unique repeatable testing stations featuring challenging boss encounters with scaling difficulty and increasingly valuable loot. [/p][p]And that’s just the start. With several improvements, additions, and refinements, Chapter 3 stands as our largest update since launch, made possible by the passion and dedication of our community. These include a rework of the rapier, and the introduction of two weapons: the Pyrocket and Dual Blades. Story-focused players can dive straight back into the narrative, as Chapter 3 continues the story right where Chapter 2 ended, offering many hours of new story-driven survival gameplay. [/p][p]Thank you for continuing to shape Dune: Awakening with us. Your feedback and enthusiasm guide every step we take. [/p][p][/p]
DLC: The Raiders of the Broken Lands (Paid)
[p]Releasing at the same time as the free Chapter 3 update is Raiders of the Broken Lands, a DLC which also aims to respond to one of the biggest player asks: more stuff to build with! This smuggler-themed DLC comes packed with new content: [/p]
[p]Smuggler building pieces — 74 pieces [/p]
[p]Smuggler decoration – 17 pieces [/p]
[p]Smuggler armor sets – 3 pieces [/p]
[p]Smuggler weapon variants – 2 pieces [/p]
[p]Raider buggy skin [/p]
[p]Smuggler swatch and emotes [/p]
[p]The DLC is available for $9.99 and included in the Season Pass ($24.99), which contains The Lost Harvest DLC plus one more major DLCs. The Season Pass is included in both the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions. [/p][p]Here’s a visual overview of what’s coming in the Chapter 3 free update and the Raiders of the Broken Lands DLC: [/p][p] [img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42849822/5474b0885feeedb2341b32feb2646588f4c1e33a.jpg"] [/p]
Winter Sale
[p]From December 18 to January 5, Dune: Awakening will be 35% off. We also have a discount on a new Dune: Awakening & Conan Exiles bundle, which will give players a deeper discount even if you already own one of the two. [/p][p] [/p]
Public Test Client
[p]As usual, ahead of the update release, you’ll be able to test it on our Public Test Client. This will include most of the update but not the DLC and we’ll hold back the Story content to avoid spoilers. More info on dates for PTC to be revealed later. [/p][p] [/p]
Twitch Drops
[p]Starting today and running until January 14, the last pieces of the Observer Building Set will be available through Twitch Drops.
When Chapter 3 launches, all previous drops (including the ones starting today) will become available from vendors in Arrakeen and Harko Village where you can buy them for solaris. [/p][p] [img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42849822/03cbd8f3f68a4f530f9143f574ed4a214773b52b.jpg"][/p][p]Stay tuned for more news as we move closer to the release of Chapter 3. [/p][p]Stay hydrated, Sleepers. [/p]
Major new feature and a free surprise
[p]Greetings Sleepers, [/p][p]Another patch is now available, and it's a hot one! [/p][p]Store your spice, park your vehicle and head back inside to sip a hot spice coffee while you take a gander at today’s patch highlights. You can also read the full patch notes here. [/p][p] [/p]
Gift of the Sands Free Pack
[p]As a heartfelt thank you for being part of our journey, we’re excited to gift a special free pack to everyone who owns Dune: Awakening. Enjoy this holiday surprise from us! [/p][p]This pack features a variety of beautiful, new decorative items. The centrepiece is a strategy table and assorted miniatures to place “strategically”, such as a miniature ornithopter, faction miniatures and much more. Handy as you lay out your plans to influence the spice trade on Arrakis. It also features two new weapon skins, and, for those in seasonal spirit, a special holographic tree. [/p][p]Check out your free pack on its Steam store page! [/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42849822/a49733162d310977b99037f6de902826eff9ac40.gif"][/p][p] [/p]
Store your base and place it back out in its entirety, including all its content with the Base Reconstruction Tool.
[p]You can now craft the Base Reconstruction Tool and aim it at your base to store it. Vehicles are not backed up with this new tool. For vehicles you can’t back up in your vehicle backup tool, we recommend disassembling them and storing their parts in your bank or base storage if you’re bringing them with you. [/p]
[p]The process is similar to using the vehicle backup tool: it will immediately remove your entire base from the world, including everything placed directly on or inside it. [/p]
[p]Placing your base works differently from blueprints. The entire base will be spawned instantly, without the need for gathering and manual rebuilding, including all its contents. Additionally, there is a “snap to origin” feature that will try to place your base in the exact location from which you removed it. [/p]
[p] [/p][p]For all the nitty-gritty details on how storing and placing work, be sure to check out our dedicated Base Reconstruction Tool Blog [/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42849822/6782f1a88dee9712345de838ebf4cdebe1c870c8.gif"][/p][p] [/p][p] [/p]
Past Twitch Drop Vendors
[p]Vendors with a special inventory are waiting for new customers in both Arrakeen and Harko Village. These dedicated individuals will sell past Twitch Drops in exchange for your heard-earned Solaris. The first inventory rotation includes our Chapter 1 Twitch Drops, featuring 11 different pieces from our Observer building set. Some very cool options are the Observer Windows, Observer Columns, and the Observer Hatch. [/p][p] [/p]
Cargo Container for Ornithopters
[p]We’ve introduced a new cargo container designed for transporting large quantities of items or materials. You craft pieces which need to be assembled via a welding torch to build this special container. Once put together, it can be used via a carrier ornithopter for transportation. [/p][p]You can access its storage through the bank/exchange interface or your base’s circuits system. [/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42849822/4d25a095e7a917ca6bd26fc84a03bf164ab18c93.gif"] [/p]
QoL changes and exploit preventions
[p]We are continuously working on quality of life improvements and have added an unstuck vehicle button to get you and your vehicle out of sticky situations. [/p]
[p]To assist you in sticky situations with your vehicle, we have introduced an “unstuck vehicle button” that should get you out to safety quickly. [/p]
[p]We also made it easier for you to find relevant information after a new game update has been released. [/p]
Griefing alleviation
[p]We continuously commit resources to mitigate griefing and have put further prevention methods in place. Additionally, we fixed a known solari duplicate exploit. [/p][p]Thank you for being part of our community, Sleepers and may you find spice in abundance. [/p]
An Update to Family Sharing and Recent Efforts
[p]Sleepers, [/p][p]We would like to share a quick update on cheats and exploits and inform you that we’re temporarily disabling Family Sharing. [/p][p] [/p][p]As soon as these issues started, we began gathering reports and data to work on fixes and preventative measures. [/p][p]Over the past weeks, we have deployed multiple hotfixes that addressed several exploits. [/p][p]We are monitoring the situation and will continue our efforts as needed. [/p][p] [/p][p]In addition to fixing the causes, we have also taken some direct action against players who used exploits, banning hundreds of players and removing large amounts of exploited Solaris from the game. [/p][p]These efforts are currently ongoing: our investigations continue and our banhammer has more work to do. [/p][p] [/p][p]We are aware of some other issues caused by cheats and we have fixes in the works that we aim to implement in the next patches. In the meantime, we will continue to take action on accounts you reported via the Request Help option in the game. [/p][p] [/p][p]Last but not least, we are temporarily disabling Family Sharing as part of our efforts as we have unfortunately seen this feature abused frequently. We apologize to our players who legitimately used this feature. We are actively working on changes that will allow us to re-enable the system as soon as possible. While we don’t have an ETA to share at the moment, we are aiming to implement those changes within this year. We will let you know as soon as we have a date. [/p][p] [/p][p]Thank you all for your reports, cooperation, and your continued patience and understanding. [/p]
Dune: Awakening - 1.1.17.0 Hotfix
[p]Hey Sleepers,[/p][p]This hotfix requires a client-side download. Remember to restart your Steam client if the download does not appear automatically for you. Servers will be coming back up shortly.[/p][p][/p][p]For the list of known issues, please visit our Discord server or Steam discussion boards.[/p][p][/p]
FIXES
[p]Backend security improvements.[/p]
[p]Fixed a shipwreck with the wrong Kanly setting. This will affect future Deep Desert layouts.[/p]
[p]Restored emotes that were missing for some players in public servers.[/p]
Dune: Awakening - 1.1.17.0 Patch Notes
[p]Hey Sleepers,[/p][p]We've just updated the game with the version 1.1.17.0, please find the patch notes below.[/p][p]Remember to restart your Steam client if the download does not appear automatically for you.[/p][p]For the list of known issues, please visit our Discord server of Steam discussion boards.[/p][p][/p]
FEATURES AND CHANGES
[p]Added more rock islands in Deep Desert, primarily in the PvE area, to allow for more resources and real estate for base building, effective on July 29th after the Coriolis Storm apex.[/p]
[p]If you encounter a connection issue while crossing between servers in the Deep Desert and leave your ornithopter, it will be teleported to the respawn location, alongside you.[/p]
[p]Ben, if you’re reading this, your base power is out.[/p]
FIXES
[p]Improved server and client stability.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where you could lose connection to the server if you exited the ornithopter after the failed attempt to cross between Deep Desert partitions.[/p]
[p]Fixed an exploit that allowed a player to gain experience using points of interest.[/p]
[p]Fixed a vulnerability that allowed players to duplicate items in social hubs.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where you could fail to climb the sides of a small shipwreck and get into a rubberbanded state.[/p]
Dune: Awakening - 1.1.15.0 Hotfix 3
[p]Hey Sleepers,[/p][p]We released a hotfix on July 20th that addresses a couple of exploits. Please find the patch notes below.[/p][p][/p][p]For the list of known issues, please visit our Discord server or Steam discussion boards.[/p][p][/p]
FIXES
[p]Fixed a vulnerability that allowed players to dupe solari at city bankers.[/p]
[p]Fixed a vulnerability that allowed players to harness other players’ vehicles without having the vehicle permission.[/p]
Dune: Awakening - 1.1.15.0 Hotfix 2
[p]Hey Sleepers,[/p][p]This hotfix requires a client-side download. Remember to restart your Steam client if the download does not appear automatically for you. Servers will be coming back up shortly.[/p][p][/p][p]For the list of known issues, please visit our Discord server or Steam discussion boards.[/p][p][/p]
FIXES
[p]Improved server and client stability.[/p]
[p]Fixed an additional instance of the issue where players were sometimes unable to travel from Arrakeen and Harko Village to the Overland Map.[/p]
[p]Fixed an edge case issue where inventory items could get missing after travelling between the maps.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue with invisible inventory items when the player moved the items between inventories and quickly swapped their positions in the target inventory.[/p]
[p]Fixed a vulnerability that allowed item duplication at the Exchange, while trading or in inventories. Visually, you may see duplicated items on your game client, but they don’t exist.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where players were unable to connect to the game, receiving the H74 error code message.[/p]
Build Your Dune: A Building Contest
[p]Hey there, Sleepers.[/p][p]We’d like to announce our very first building contest in Dune: Awakening! We’ve already seen some incredible creations that have been shared on our various platforms; these have inspired us to host an event where you can both put those skills to the test as well as win some great prizes, including a Dune: Awakening collector’s box from our friends over at Madrinas![/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42849822/80e5dd9d40fddfe629daf29ffdb987650b6fd2ac.jpg"][TAG-10][/p][p]Above is an example of a CHOAM building, created by our resident Funcom architect, Tor Egil. Let those creative juices flow through those stillsuits, and let’s get into it![/p]
What To Do
[p]For this contest, we’d like to see where your loyalty lies. We want you to build something that screams fealty for Atreides, devotion to Harkonnen, or allegiance to none with CHOAM. Your creation can be a fortress, resting place, or any type of building so long as it fits the theme of your chosen faction. You can mix and match building pieces and decoration, so for example you can use CHOAM pieces in an Atreides themed building. Just remember that we’ll be judging the theming![/p][p]We’ll be judging creativity, originality, and how well it fits the theme. The judges will be developers within Funcom. We will also ONLY be judging the exterior of your building. We won’t stop you from unleashing your interior decorator if you so choose, but note that only the exterior will be judged.[/p]
Due Date
[p]The contest will run from now, July 14th 2025, until 11:59pm CEST/6pm EST on Jul 28, 2025. Any entries submitted after that day and time will not be judged. Winners will be announced on August 8th 2025.[/p]
Prizes
[p]Now let’s talk about the fun part. Here’s what you can expect to win for first place, runner ups, and honorable mentions. Note that if you win first place or runner up, we will need to privately contact you to collect a name and address to ship the items;[/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42849822/9adc284625cae13af4b056963612bf6e5df76f43.jpg"][TAG-30]We will have 3 first place winners. One for the best Atreides build, one for the best Harkonnen build, and one for the best CHOAM (any neutral pieces) build. These skilled architects will receive a LEGO Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter! A LEGO Harkonnen ornithopter unfortunately does not exist.[/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42849822/a39796dc51d1bc05376af6cfbe27b967a994ba91.jpg"]We will have 6 runner ups. Two for runner ups for Atreides, two for Harkonnen, and two for CHOAM. Winners will receive the Dune: Awakening Collector’s box from Madrinas.[/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42849822/3ad99f4953468d616954416a2e423e707b9c56b4.jpg"]Honorable mentions will not have a specific number from each category, but ones we feel stood out for various reasons. Those featured here will receive an exclusive in-game reward, the Atreides Battle Rifle, that you can bind to your Steam account. First place and runner ups will also receive this![/p]
How to Submit
[p]Once you are happy and ready to submit your building, you can do so a variety of ways. You can share your creation to more than one platform, but it will only be judged one time and won’t count as multiple entries.[/p][p]We ask that you don’t submit more than 20 photos for your entry. If you are submitting a video, it should be no longer than 2 minutes long. You are welcome to submit both photos and a video of your entry.[/p][p]Photos[/p][p]If you aren’t able to upload image directly, or need more room for photos, you can upload and link to an image hosting website such as Imgur.[/p]
[p]Submit using @duneawakening and #DuneAwakening tags on social media in the following platforms. Make sure to tag us using those tags when you post for us to see them:[/p]
[p]X (Twitter)[/p]
[p]BlueSky[/p]
[p]Instagram[/p]
[p]Pimp My Dune: We are working together with the creator of this wonderful website, Lent, where you can share your creation. Remember to use the “Building Contest” tag when you submit![/p]
[p]Videos[/p][p]If you are making a video showing off your building, make sure you have good lighting (especially if you decide to capture it during night) and that the building can be properly seen.[/p]
[p]YouTube: Link it in the following platforms using the @duneawakening and #DuneAwakening tags[/p]
[p]X (Twitter)[/p]
[p]BlueSky[/p]
[p]TikTok and/or Instagram: Make sure to use @duneawakening and #DuneAwakening tags.[/p]
[p]Pimp My Dune: Images are needed to submit here, but you can also include a YouTube video in the description.[/p]
Rules
[p]Here are some extra rules for clarification.[/p]
[p]No editing pictures (filters, overlaying text, and so on).[/p]
[p]No more than 1 entry per person[/p]
[p]No more than 20 pictures and no more than 2 minutes for a video entry.[/p]
[p]When you submit your building entry, you affirm that it is your own work. You may have help making it, but it can only be submitted once. Please do not submit an entry that you did not make.[/p]
[p]You may use DLC and Twitch drops.[/p]
[p]If you win, we will need a name and shipping address to send prizes to (this depends on if the prizes are physical). Some countries may be excluded depending on conflicts of import restrictions or other regulations.[/p]
Terms and Conditions
[p]Odds of winning will be determined by number of entries.[/p][p]No purchase necessary[/p][p]Privacy: Funcom’s Privacy Policy is at: Privacy Policy - Funcom[/p][p]Restrictions: Void where prohibited by law. Participants must be of legal age in their country of residence to participate. Directors, officers and employees of Sponsor, its parent, and any of their respective affiliate companies, subsidiaries, agents, professional advisors, advertising and promotional agencies, and immediate families of each are not eligible to win any prizes. All applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.[/p][p]Use of Entries: In consideration of the chance to enter the Contest, The Sponsor(s) shall have the perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide license and right to use, modify, reproduce, publish, perform, display, distribute, make derivative works of and otherwise commercially and non-commercially exploit Entrant’s name, character, likeness, and entry materials in perpetuity and throughout the universe, in any manner or medium now existing or hereafter developed, without separate compensation to Entrant or any other person or entity.[/p][p]General Release: By entering the Contest, Entrant releases participating sponsors and any of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agencies (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all causes of action, related to any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the Contest or delivery, misdelivery, acceptance, possession, use of or inability to use any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, taxes, fees, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy.[/p][p]Affidavit, Release and Data Collection: As a condition of being awarded any prize, winners will be required to execute and deliver to Sponsor’s a signed Affidavit of Eligibility, which includes an acceptance of these Official Rules, a release of liability and delivery information for prizes. Entrant is informed that the data collector is Funcom Oslo AS., and the data collected will be transferred to the United States of America. Upon request, Entrant will be provided with access to Entrant’s personal data. Entrant may withdraw their personal data upon request, however in such an event, Entrant will be disqualified as an entrant in the Contest prior to the fulfillment of prizes.[/p][p]Prizes: Offered prizes are valued at the following:[/p]
[p]Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter ($164.99)[/p]
[p]Dune: Awakening’s Collector Box ($34.99)[/p]
[p]Winners List: After August 8th 2025, winners will be posted on the Dune: Awakening official website and Dune: Awakening Steam news.[/p][p]Sponsors: Funcom Oslo AS. Kirkegata 12 N-0153 Oslo Norway[/p][p]Madrinas Brands LLC 1600 Park 370 Pl. Ste 9 Hazelwood, Missouri US 63042[/p]
Accessing The In-Game Radio and Other Tips
[p]Greetings Sleepers, [/p][p]Dune: Awakening is a big game with a lot of features, so to help make sure you don’t miss anything, we’ve collected some useful tips and tricks for you. [/p][p][/p]
In-Game Radio
[p]Listen to the official House Harkonnen and House Atreides radio channels for propaganda and the most popular entertainment. There’s even a channel for the common Dune Men of Arrakis. It helps to take the mind off the constant possibility of death. [/p][p][/p]
Switch Emotes
[p]Put your fellow survivors at ease with a wave and thumbs up before inviting them into your Deathstill. [/p]
Customize Gear Swatches
[p]Practicality is important when it comes to your gear, but why not also stand out with your own color scheme? [/p]
Customize Vehicle Swatches
[p]Vehicle colors can also be customized to your liking. [/p]
Vehicle Storage
[p]Access your vehicle’s storage from any storage container. [/p]
Momentum and Suspensors
[p]Combine abilities and suspensors to leap chasms, scale the tallest peaks, and float elegantly into the sandworm’s gaping maw. [/p]
Refuel Generators Quickly
[p]Your base needs power like you need water. [/p]
