[p]Hey Sleepers,[/p][p][/p][p]We've deployed several updates and fixes to further improve server stability and resolve some in-game issues.[/p][p][/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 of Steam discussion boards.[/p][p][/p][p]CHANGES[/p]
[p]Made several backend changes to improve the client and server stability.[/p]
[p]The option to betray Jocasta Cleo in the “Impact of Ecology” contract has been temporarily removed due to reports of players being unable to retake the contract after betraying her.[/p]
[p]Updated dialogue lines of the “Planetologist: Advanced: the Search for Kynes” contract to reflect the fixed issue where the players who defected from the Atreides faction couldn’t progress if they picked it up before defecting.[/p]
[p] [/p][p]FIXES[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where players couldn’t change the description of their guild, the name of the sub-fief console, or a base blueprints.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where the "Limit CPU Usage" graphics option would not apply to all quality presets.[/p]
Dune: Awakening is Out Now!
[p]Wake, Sleepers! [/p][p]Launch has finally come! As your arrival thunders through the sands, Shai-Hulud stirs... [/p][p]We are so excited to be here. Thank you all for joining us on this epic journey to Arrakis. Without you, its secrets, powers, and beauty are dust on the wind. But through your presence, Arrakis becomes the center of the Known Universe. [/p][p]The stage is set. Let the spice flow. [/p][p][/p][p]Season Pass and Wildlife of Arrakis DLC [/p][p]Our Season Pass is now available. It includes the first four DLC that will be released for Dune: Awakening. The Season Pass is included in the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions. [/p][p]The first DLC, Wildlife of Arrakis, is available right now! Decorate your base with four statues of the native creatures of Arrakis: [/p]
[p]Sandworm Statue[/p]
[p]Chiroptera Statue[/p]
[p]Kulon Statue [/p]
[p]Muad’Dib Statue [/p][p][/p]
[p]Twitch Drops and Support a Creator Event! [/p][p]Tune in to any Dune: Awakening streams until June 24th to earn exclusive Observer building pieces: Foundation, Floor, and Wall. Make your base stand out among the other desert survivors! [/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42849822/2189d4b5e1095b6cc036fb6b51324fab05885998.png"][TAG-50][/p][p]We’ll be rolling out additional drops after that with even more items. [/p][p]To earn Twitch Drops, follow these instructions: [/p]
[p]Link your Steam account to your Dune account. [/p]
[p]Link your Twitch account. [/p]
[p]Watch streams and earn rewards. [/p]
[p]In addition to this, don’t miss the Support a Creator event, running from June 10th to July 8th. Earn four pieces of an exclusive Atreides Officer Suit by buying or gifting two subs to any Dune: Awakening content creator. [/p][p] [img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42849822/6428e77d75d939c12ffc189b098f359590c393fd.jpg"][TAG-80][/p][p]Frequently Asked Questions [/p][p]What’s the difference between the game Editions? [/p][p]The Deluxe Edition features the base game, along with the Sunset Dye Swatch, Season Pass, and Sardaukar Bator Armor. [/p][p]The Ultimate Edition includes all of the above plus the Dust Rider Swatch, the Blue Dasher Swatch, the Caladan Palace Building Set, the Dune (2021) Film Stillsuit, the Digital Artbook, and the Digital Soundtrack. [/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42849822/6ec5190f7209eaeef8dba3a3b8ddf24b8211def1.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42849822/e2aaa14d0caada6435b5e550109ce5276b644883.jpg"][/p][p][/p][p]How do I access Deluxe and Ultimate Edition content after purchasing? [/p][p]Swatches are accessed in the in-game item customization menu and can be switched at any time. [/p][p]Armors, the Terrarium of Muad’Dib, and the Caladan Palace Building Set are unlocked as schematics, and must be crafted. [/p][p]The Soundtrack is unlocked as a separate product on Steam. [/p][p]Finally, the artbook can be found in the game files where you’ve installed Dune: Awakening. [/p][p]How do servers work in the game? [/p][p]The very short version: every World is a group of servers, and you can play with anyone in the same World. Servers in the same World share Social Hubs and the Deep Desert. The Hagga Basin is on a per server basis. [/p][p]The longer version: we go into detail in our server blog. [/p][p]How do I visit my friend who’s on another server? [/p][p]Servers can be filtered by location and you will be able to see which servers your Steam friends are playing on. As long as your friend is in the same World (group of servers) as you, you’ll be able to visit their Hagga Basin and play with them. You can even build with them, but you can't establish your own base - you can only do that on your home server. In fact, you can visit any server, even if no friend is playing there. [/p][p]You pick your home server in the game lobby, before character creation. [/p][p]Can I play on a private server? [/p][p]Yes, you can! Check out all the details on this page. [/p][p]Where are the servers located? [/p][p]You can see them all in our server map. [/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42849822/0e0e130aaa03776185f23bd09adf0a2157ab6b4f.png"][TAG-150] [/p][p]What is Dune: Awakening’s business model? [/p][p]It’s a straightforward DLC and Expansions model. No subscription and no in-game shop. [/p][p]Will there be post-launch content? [/p][p]Yes! We have big plans for post-launch. There will be free content updates as well as paid Expansions and DLCs. We cover it in more detail here. [/p][p]What languages is Dune: Awakening localized in? [/p][p]Interface, subtitle, and all text is localized in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. All voice dialogue is in English, with localized subtitles. [/p][p]When is Dune: Awakening set? Do I get to play or meet Paul Atreides? [/p][p]Dune: Awakening takes place roughly around the same time as the first book, on Arrakis, but in an alternate timeline where Paul Atreides was never born. Instead, Lady Jessica obeyed the instructions of the Bene Gesserit and had a daughter, and from that one event, history took a very different direction. For instance, Duke Leto Atreides survived the attempt on his life and is now locked in a conflict with the Harkonnen over Arrakis and its precious spice. [/p][p]You will still visit many of the same locations and even meet some of the characters you know and love, and for Dune fans we believe this setting provides a unique way to experience the IP. [/p][p]Learn more about this in our Story Cinematic – The Vision of Paul Atreides, available here. [/p][p]If I get killed by the sandworm, will I lose everything? [/p][p]Yes! The sandworms represent what is perhaps the ultimate danger on Arrakis, and you must take care to ensure you don’t end up as worm food. Never build in the open desert, stick to the so-called “rock islands”, and when traversing between them make sure you move quickly and with care. Sandworms are drawn to movement in the open desert, and while there is a certain grace period involved, if you stay there too long, they will find you. [/p][p]Part of the fun in Dune: Awakening is learning how to avoid them and manage the risks. Once you get to the Vermillius Gap, you’ll start seeing spaceships crashing into the open desert, and these have loot ripe for the taking. Can you make it out there, salvage what you can, and make it back to safe ground before the sandworm comes? [/p][p]That said, the first time you get killed by a sandworm, the penalties are milder. That’s your chance to learn, and if there is one thing you need to do on Arrakis to survive, it’s learn from your mistakes. [/p][p]How do I report any bugs or issues I encounter? [/p][p]If you run into any issue, please let us know through the in-game bug-reporting tool, and we will investigate it as fast as possible. [/p][p]We also closely monitor our Discord, and look at comments generally across all our channels. You can find us in all the usual places: X, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, Reddit (unofficial), Bluesky. [/p][p]If you’re running into a critical issue and need support, please visit our Help Center.[/p][p]System Requirements [/p][p]Minimum: [/p]
[p]Storage: 75 GB available space (SSD required) [/p]
[p] [/p][p]Your Journey is Just Beginning, Sleeper [/p][p]Thank you for being here with us. Dune: Awakening has just launched, but we already can’t wait to show you what we have in store for free content updates, DLC, and full-fledged Expansions. [/p][p]For now, taste the spice in the air. See where it takes you... [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1172710/Dune_Awakening/"][/p][p] [/p]
Dune: Awakening – 1.1.0.11 Patch Notes
[p]Hey Sleepers,[/p][p][/p][p]We've deployed several updates and fixes to further improve server stability and resolve some in-game issues.[/p][p][/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 of Steam discussion boards.[/p][p][/p][p]CHANGES[/p]
[p]Deployed another set of changes to further improve the game server and client stability.[/p]
[p]Added more localization.[/p]
[p] [/p][p]FIXES[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where the in-game UI showed the name of the Sietch when visiting while in the Streamer Mode.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where players could sometimes see selected NPCs offset from their normal position.[/p]
[p]Fixed a rare issue where players with above-minimum hardware could sometimes receive a pop-up warning that their hardware was below minimum specifications.[/p]
Skills & Schools of the Imperium - Planetologist
[p]Greetings Sleepers,
Planetologists are part scientist, part explorer – trained to survive in hostile environments while beginning the process of terraforming. Their training is extensive as they are the frontline exploration force of any new planet discovered by the Imperium.[/p][p][/p][p]Take a look at what they can do in our fifth and final Schools of the Imperium showcase.[/p][p]Planetologists are driven by curiosity. Their skillset is invaluable to anyone hoping to make a life on Arrakis and includes improved harvesting methods, expert vehicle maintenance, and even water discipline.[/p][p][/p][p]Take a look at some of their early skills:[/p]
[p]Cartographer: You can now create sinkcharts of the areas revealed by your surveys. These function as maps which you can give or sell to other players, a valuable advantage in the ever-changing Deep Desert.[/p]
[p]Dew Gathering: Careful manipulation of the Holtzman field on the dew reaper allows you to increase the water yield.[/p]
[p]Suspensor Pad: Drop a suspensor device that launches you (and anyone who steps on it) into the air. Useful for navigation and traversal. [/p]
[p][/p][p]Note that Planetologist is the only School that isn’t available in character creation. You must train to be a Planetologist after. To do so, find Derek Chinara – he's camped in a shaded hideout in Hagga Basin South, near an Imperial Testing Station. If you can help him find out what happened inside the old station, he will get you started on the Planetologist’s path of survival and exploration.[/p][p]Chase the horizon on June 10 when Dune: Awakening launches. Pre-order now to get the Terrarium of Muad’dib in-game base decoration, and opt for the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition for a 5-day head start.[/p]
Dune: Awakening – 1.1.0.9 Patch Notes
[p]Hey Sleepers,[/p][p][/p][p]We've deployed several updates and fixes to further improve server stability and resolve some in-game issues.[/p][p][/p][p]This hotfix requires a client-side download. Remember to restart your Steam client if the download does not appear automatically for you. [/p][p]Servers will be coming back up shortly.[/p][p][/p][p]CHANGES[/p]
[p]Deployed another set of updates to improve the overall server stability.[/p]
[p]Added localization to several error messages.[/p]
[p] [/p][p]FIXES[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where in-game service messaging would not appear on certain servers, which should result in most players receiving the notifications properly.[/p]
[p]Fixed issues that caused some NPCs to be less responsive than intended in various scenarios.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where the players who defected from the Atreides faction couldn’t properly progress in the Planetologist advanced training contract if they picked it up before defecting.[/p]
[p]The affected dialogue lines won’t show the correct localized text, this will be addressed in an upcoming fix.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where, in rare cases, the cuttery could fail to work on panels and switches in the Wreck of Haephestus mission.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where the base shield journey wouldn’t complete if the base was shielded when the player opened the Fuel Generator menu.[/p]
[p]Fixed a very rare issue that caused sandworms to breach in unintended Hagga Basin locations.[/p]
Dune: Awakening – 1.1.0.7 Patch Notes
[p]Hey Sleepers,[/p][p]We've deployed several fixes to improve server stability and resolve some in-game issues.[/p][p][/p][p]This hotfix requires a client-side download. Remember to restart your Steam client if the download does not appear automatically for you. [/p][p]Servers will be coming back up shortly.[/p][p][/p][p]CHANGES[/p]
[p]Improved game client and server stability.[/p]
[p]The button in Server Browser to visit other sietches now reads Visit instead of Join. When you press it, you will be asked to confirm your choice. In addition, top-left corner of the in-game UI will now show the Sietch you’re visiting. Please note that this is currently also displayed in the Streamer Mode. This will be changed in a future patch.[/p]
[p]Improved localization in a few areas.[/p]
[p]FIXES[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where the party could break after the players in the party returned from Deep Desert to Hagga Basin.[/p]
[p]Fixed some edge cases with possible rubberbanding in melee PvP combat.[/p]
Launch Trailer Premiered at Summer Game Fest!
[p]Greetings Sleepers, [/p][p][/p][p]Premiered at Summer Game Fest, we’re excited to present the official launch trailer for Dune: Awakening. Power is like the sands of Arrakis; ever shifting. Witness the rise and the fall. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The head start for Dune: Awakening, available with any Deluxe or Ultimate Edition pre-order, is now live! [/p][p][/p]
Dune: Awakening Original Soundtrack – Now Available!
[p][/p][p]The full Dune: Awakening soundtrack is now available on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple, and Amazon! [/p][p][/p][p]The OST comes with two bonus tracks from the Story Trailer and the Launch Trailer. Composed by award-winning composer Knut Avenstroup Haugen, Dune: Awakening’s soundtrack was recorded in the legendary AIR Lyndhurst studio in London. [/p][p][/p][p]Here’s a message from Knut: [/p][p][/p][p]”Composing the soundtrack for Dune: Awakening has been an epic journey—one that challenged and inspired me in equal measure. I wanted the score to reflect the depth and mystery of the lore, as well as the haunting majesty of Arrakis. The music is rich, colourful, and emotionally resonant. The orchestra—beautifully recorded at AIR Studios—along with synthesizers and a wide array of unique and amazing soloists and instruments, formed the fabric of a score full of contrasts: it’s both intimate and vast, dreamlike and raw. To contribute to the legacy of Dune in this way has been a true adventure—an experience I will always treasure.” [/p][p][/p][p]The full Dune: Awakening launch arrives on June 10th. Pre-order now and get the Terrarium of Muad’Dib base decoration and Sunset Dye Global Swatch. [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1172710/Dune_Awakening/"][TAG-50][/p][p][/p][p][/p]
Dune: Awakening – 1.1.0.5 Patch Notes
[p]Hey Sleepers,[/p][p][/p][p]We've deployed several fixes to improve server stability and resolve some in-game issues.[/p][p][/p][p]CHANGES General[/p]
[p]Improved server stability[/p]
[p]A new pop-up message has been added when a player clicks on the ‘Private’ tab in the server browser to inform them that private servers are managed by external third-party providers.[/p]
[p]FIXES General[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where certain player base placeables' menu would fail to load if the player switched between placeables’ tabs in quick succession, using the Q and E keys.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where players could sometimes get a suggested server that was not the closest in the region.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue causing players to be stuck in the Imperial Testing Station #002 boss room by removing the pentashield doors.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where NPCs in the Arrakeen social hub could sometimes get stuck in place.[/p]
The Head Start Has Begun! Arrakis Awaits.
Wake, Sleepers.
Your time has come. Arrakis awaits.
We are incredibly excited to announce that the head start has now begun! Anyone with the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition can begin their journey on Arrakis.
For all players with the Standard Edition, full launch arrives soon, on June 10th, along with a slew of new servers. (Head start servers are also available to players joining on June 10th). See the exact launch timings below.
Choose Your Starting School
The paths on Arrakis are myriad, but they are yours to forge. Over time, you can unlock and combine powers from any of the Schools of the Imperium, but which one will you begin with?
Tune in to any Dune: Awakening streams until June 24th to earn exclusive Observer building pieces: Foundation, Floor, and Wall. Make your base stand out among the other desert survivors!
We’ll be rolling out additional drops after that with even more items.
To earn Twitch Drops, follow these instructions:
Log in to your account page on duneawakening.com/account
Link your Steam account to your Dune account.
Link your Twitch account.
Watch streams and earn rewards.
In addition to this, don’t miss the Support a Creator event, running from June 10th to July 8th. Earn four pieces of an exclusive Atreides Officer Suit by buying or gifting two subs to any Dune: Awakening content creator.
Head Start and Full Launch FAQ
What’s the difference between the game Editions?
All editions include the base game, with any pre-orders awarding the Terrarium of Muad’Dib base decoration and the Sunset Dye Swatch.
The Deluxe Edition also offers the 5-day head start (available now), along with the Sunset Dye global Swatch, Season Pass, and Sardaukar Bator Armor.
The Ultimate Edition includes all of the above plus the Dust Rider Sandbike Swatch, the Blue Dasher Ornithopter Swatch, the Caladan Palace Building Set, the Dune (2021) Film Stillsuit, the Digital Artbook, and the Digital Soundtrack.
How do I access Deluxe and Ultimate Edition content after purchasing?
Swatches are accessed in the in-game item customization menu and can be switched at any time.
Armors, the Terrarium of Muad’Dib, and the Caladan Palace Building Set are unlocked as schematics, and must be crafted.
The Soundtrack is unlocked as a separate product on Steam.
Finally, the artbook can be found in the game files where you’ve installed Dune: Awakening.
How does the head start work?
The head start lets you play five days before the main launch. The servers available during this time will also be available to players starting on June 10th, when the majority of servers go live.
Does my progress carry over to full launch on June 10th?
Yes, all progress you make in the head start carries over into the full launch.
How do servers work in the game?
The very short version: every World is a group of servers, and you can play with anyone in the same World. Servers in the same World share Social Hubs and the Deep Desert. The Hagga Basin is on a per server basis.
The longer version: we go into detail in our server blog.
How do I visit my friend who’s on another server?
Servers can be filtered by location and you will be able to see which servers your Steam friends are playing on. As long as your friend is in the same World (group of servers) as you, you’ll be able to visit their Hagga Basin and play with them. You can even build with them, but you can't establish your own base - you can only do that on your home server. In fact, you can visit any server, even if no friend is playing there.
You pick your home server in the game lobby, before character creation.
Can I play on a private server?
Yes, you can! Check out all the details on this page[link to private servers announcement].
Where are the servers located?
You can see them all on our server map.
What is Dune: Awakening’s business model?
It’s a straightforward DLC and Expansions model. No subscription and no in-game shop.
Will there be post-launch content?
Yes! We have big plans for post-launch. There will be free content updates as well as paid Expansions and DLCs. We cover it in more detail here.
What languages is Dune: Awakening localized in?
Interface, subtitle, and all text is localized in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. All voice dialogue is in English, with localized subtitles.
When is Dune: Awakening set? Do I get to play or meet Paul Atreides?
Dune: Awakening takes place roughly around the same time as the first book, on Arrakis, but in an alternate timeline where Paul Atreides was never born. Instead, Lady Jessica obeyed the instructions of the Bene Gesserit and had a daughter, and from that one event, history took a very different direction. For instance, Duke Leto Atreides survived the attempt on his life and is now locked in a conflict with the Harkonnen over Arrakis and its precious spice.
You will still visit many of the same locations and even meet some of the characters you know and love, and for Dune fans we believe this setting provides a unique way to experience the IP.
Learn more about this in our Story Cinematic – The Vision of Paul Atreides, available here.
If I get killed by the sandworm, will I lose everything?
Yes! The sandworms represent what is perhaps the ultimate danger on Arrakis, and you must take care to ensure you don’t end up as worm food. Never build in the open desert, stick to the so-called “rock islands”, and when traversing between them make sure you move quickly and with care. Sandworms are drawn to movement in the open desert, and while there is a certain grace period involved, if you stay there too long, they will find you.
Part of the fun in Dune: Awakening is learning how to avoid them and manage the risks. Once you get to the Vermillius Gap, you’ll start seeing spaceships crashing into the open desert, and these have loot ripe for the taking. Can you make it out there, salvage what you can, and make it back to safe ground before the sandworm comes?
That said, the first time you get killed by a sandworm, the penalties are milder. That’s your chance to learn, and if there is one thing you need to do on Arrakis to survive, it’s learn from your mistakes.
How do I report any bugs or issues I encounter?
If you run into any issue, please let us know through the in-game bug-reporting tool, and we will investigate it as fast as possible.
If you’re running into a critical issue and need support, please visit our Help Center.
The pre-load for Dune: Awakening is now available on Steam! Regardless of Edition - whether you’ll start on the June 5th head start or June 10th full launch - you can be ready to hit the sand running (and we recommend running, because the worm’s coming).
In addition, the list of servers and Worlds is here for you to peruse, if you want to get organized with your friends.
As a quick reminder: a World consists of several servers which all share the same Deep Desert and social hubs. Each server has its own persistent Hagga Basin. You can visit a friend on any server within your World, but can only establish your own base on your home server.
Here’s the list of the head start Worlds and servers available in each region:
Please note that we will be monitoring the player population closely and will add more Worlds and/or servers as necessary.
Each of the above Worlds will consist of 20 Hagga Basin servers to start with. Sietch Abbir | Sietch Alraab | Sietch Barkan | Sietch Coanua | Sietch Fajr | Sietch Gara Kulon | Sietch Hajar | Sietch Jacurutu | Sietch Kathib | Sietch Legg | Sietch Makab | Sietch Nadir | Sietch Ramal | Sietch Rifana | Sietch Sandrat | Sietch Saajid | Sietch Tabr | Sietch Tharwa | Sietch Umbu | Sietch Yaracuwan The list of Worlds and Sietches for the full launch will be provided next week!
