Dune: Awakening — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Update 1.4 coming May 19 | 2026-04-30 | Greetings Sleepers, It is written. Dune: Awakening’s next update, 1.4, arrives on May 19, bringing new locations, missions, and the final DLC included in the Season Pass. New Overland Locations and Missions The free 1.4 update expands the Overland Map with two new areas, including a scalable Testing Station, accompanied by new Landsraad Missions. Players will encounter: The Wind Pass, once a Harkonnen tech hub, now a key point in Arrakis’ water trade under the control of the Water Shippers. The Old Quarry Testing Station, where players will confront the morally questionable scientist Dr. Jalanta, operating from a hidden laboratory. These addi |
| PvP now optional - 1.3.20.0 Patch Notes | 2026-04-28 | Hey there Sleepers,This update comes with an exciting introduction that you may have seen in our latest developer blog: PvE and PvP Deep Desert instances! We also have changes to Testing Station bosses and loot, performance improvements, various fixes, and more. Take a look, try it out, and let us know what you think!We also wanted to mention that self-hosted servers will be enabled at a later date. There are more technicalities to sort before we would like to release it, but we’ll be sure to keep you all updated on this. We know it’s something many of you are looking forward to, so we’re working hard on making it available as soon as possibl |
| Update 1.4 livestream - April 30 | 2026-04-27 | Greetings Sleepers, Join us on April 30th at 9AM PDT/12PM EDT/6PM CEST for a new livestream with the Dune: Awakening development team. The livestream will be hosted by our Global PR Manager Natascha, and she will be joined by some of our developers to show and talk about the upcoming update 1.4 and the Water Wars DLC. Watch it on YouTube or Twitch. See you soon, Sleepers |
| Communinet Signal #15 | 2026-04-23 | Hello again, Sleepers! Come kick your boots up, grab that spiced coffee, and take a look at all the beautiful things we have to share with you in this Communinet Signal. This one is picture heavy with so many incredible bases from the community; prepare to be inspired! We also have concept art from Chapter 3 and a general round up of the recent going ons. We know many of you are looking forward to more news on self-hosting servers as well as the list of servers for the merges, and while we won’t go over that in this Signal, it’s something we will be talking and sharing more about soon.Round Up Developer Update – April Our recent developer blo |
| Public Test Client: Patch 1.3.20.0 | 2026-04-14 | Hey there Sleepers,This update comes with an exciting introduction that you may have seen in our latest developer blog: PvE and PvP Deep Desert instances! We also have changes to Testing Station bosses and loot, performance improvements, various fixes, and more. Take a look, try it out, and let us know what you think!To assist you with testing, don’t forget to take advantage of the Progression Unlock Panel (only available in the PTC) where aside from getting resources and gear, XP and unlocking Journey chapters, you can unlock faction ranks and crafting materials.Please note this is still a Work in Progress build and as a result you may found |
| Dune: Awakening - 1.3.15.0 Patch Notes | 2026-04-14 | Hey Sleepers,Patch 1.3.15.0 is here, bringing an exciting new feature: Base Recycling! This will refund all the materials and items stored in a base blueprint. Press the X key on a backed up base to start the process!This patch also includes numerous fixes to reported issues and more. Read everything included in this patch in the notes below.Patch notes and hotfixes for subsequent releases in this version will also be found here and updated when they are released. Some of the patches below will take effect the moment they are deployed, while others may require a downtime. If your game isn’t updating by itself, you may need to wait a bit and/o |
| Developer Update – April 2026 | 2026-04-09 | Greetings, Sleepers! It is time for our next look behind the curtain. We have a few major updates to discuss today regarding our development, self-hosted servers with a customizable full gameplay experience and a rework of how PvP and PvE interact in Dune: Awakening. Balancing Priorities From our very first Closed Beta Weekend, player feedback has been instrumental in shaping the game. We strive to iterate quickly, but game development is rarely linear, and our resources must constantly be balanced between polishing existing content, responding to live situations, preparing the console launch, and developing new features or content. Adjusting |
| Communinet Signal #14 | 2026-04-01 | Attention. I am Tamzin Flaxenraad. My former duties involved the meticulous collection of your base taxes. Since my station in Arrakeen was rendered redundant by your sudden lack of fiscal responsibility, I’ve been relegated to ensure you read this article. Per the directive, I am presenting new concept art and a selection of player-built structures none of which, I note, are currently being taxed. We shall also address the Spice in Thought data. Proceed. Time is a resource you are currently wasting. Round Up Patch 1.3.10 Despite the lack of a proper tax base to fund such endeavors, the Ruins of Tsimpo are now accessible. I suggest you inspec |
| Dune: Awakening - 1.3.10.1 Hotfix Patch Notes | 2026-03-26 | Hey Sleepers,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. For the list of known issues, please visit our Discord server or Steam discussion boards.FIXESFixed an issue where some players were unable to interact with certain Landsraad mission items. |
| Dune: Awakening - 1.3.10.0 Patch Notes | 2026-03-25 | Greetings, Sleepers!Patch 1.3.10.0 is now available, and with it, we're introducing a new, unique overland location: the Ruins of Tsimpo. Explore this formerly important strategic village, now ruined beyond recognition… some even say it's haunted! This new location comes with five new repeatable Landsraad missions, one per specialization.This patch also adds a myriad of changes and improvements, so be sure to check out the full list below.Patch notes and hotfixes for subsequent releases in this version will also be found here and updated when they are released. Some of the patches below will take effect the moment they are deployed, while oth |
| Funcom Publisher Sale 2026 | 2026-03-12 | The Funcom Publisher Sale 2026 has begun! Are you ready for a new adventure? Dive into the full Funcom catalogue and enjoy discounts up to 75%! You can now also get Dune: Awakening at 40% off, the highest discount ever. The Funcom Publisher Sale runs from March 5th to March 19th. If you are already a veteran of Funcom games, make sure to also check out the discounted DLCs and expansions to broaden your horizons further with new content. Explore the Range. Dune: Awakening - 40% offSince the launch of our Open World Survival RPG Dune: Awakening last year, we have expanded it with two big updates in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 – continuing the story |
| Boosted Progression Weekend LIVE NOW! | 2026-03-12 | Greetings, Sleepers! Power up your Cutteray and activate your Holtzman Shield — the Boosted Progression Weekend is back! During the event, you’ll enjoy double rewards from: Mining output Overland dungeon loot Landsraad Mission XP Faction Reputation from Landsraad Missions House Scrip Event Start: March 12, Friday, 16:00 UTC / 17:00 CET Event End: March 16, Monday, 07:00 UTC / 08:00 CET Stay hydrated… and bless the Maker. |
| Communinet Signal #13 | 2026-03-11 | Hello again, Sleepers! Subakh ul kuhar? We have some pretty cool things to share in this issue that we think you’ll like, including concept art of a special someone wearing a special something (minor end of Chapter 2 spoilers). There are also plenty of building shares, screenshots, and fanart from the community, as well as a Spice for Thought you can weigh in on. Let’s go! Round Up Steam Family SharingWe are happy to share that Steam Family Sharing has been re-enabled for Dune: Awakening, and you can now take full advantage of this convenient feature once again. However, be mindful of who you share the game with, as bans and suspensions apply |
| Dune: Awakening - 1.3.5.4 Hotfix Patch Notes | 2026-03-11 | Hey Sleepers,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. For the list of known issues, please visit our Discord server or Steam discussion boards.FIXESFixed an exploit that allowed Solari duplication.Fixed an issue where players could not transfer or withdraw more than a certain amount of Solari if they had more than a certain quantity in their accounts. |
| Dune Awakening 40% OFF NOW! | 2026-03-05 | Greetings Sleepers, During the weekend , you can buy the open world survival RPG Dune: Awakening at a record high 40% discount for the first time! The Weekend Sale will start March 5, 7:00 PM CET and end March 9, 8:00 PM CET. Since the launch of June 2025, Dune: Awakening has been expanded with two big updates in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 – continuing the story and adding a bunch of new content and gameplay. The newly released Chapter 3 expansion also reworked the endgame with a more engaging game loop. This makes it the perfect time to pick up the game at the biggest discount the game has seen to date! See you in the dunes of Arrakis! |
| Dune: Awakening - 1.3.5.3 Hotfix Patch Notes | 2026-03-04 | Hey Sleepers,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. For the list of known issues, please visit our Discord server or Steam discussion boards.FIXESFixed a number of server performance and stability issues to improve problems recently detected in the larger population servers.Fixed another edge-case that could prevent Character Transfers with the X72 error. |
| Public Test Client: Patch 1.3.10.0 | 2026-03-03 | Sleepers, we have just pushed out the 1.3.10.0 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. Some of the highlights: New location: The Ruins of TsimpoNew unique map accessible from the Overland Map through Landsraad Contracts.Added 5 new replayable Landsraad missions.Character migrations.Read more about this under Features and Changes.Adjusted PvP damage dealt to vehicles and structures to better handle the increased damage output from high grade weapons and augments. Read the full patch notes here. The best place to discuss the PTC is the rele |
| Boosted Progression Weekend LIVE NOW! | 2026-02-27 | Greetings Sleepers, Get your Cutteray and Holtzman Shield ready, because we are doing a Boosted Progression Weekend Event! The event doubles output from mining, loot from overland dungeons, Landsraad Mission XP, Faction Reputation gain from Landsraad Missions and House Scrip. Event start: February 27, Friday, 07:00 UTC / 08:00 CET Event end: March 2, Monday, 07:00 UTC / 08:00 CET Stay hydrated and bless the Maker. |
| Dune: Awakening - 1.3.5.2 Hotfix Patch Notes | 2026-02-26 | Hey Sleepers,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. For the list of known issues, please visit our Discord server or Steam discussion boards.CHANGESBoosted Progression Weekend event:To compensate for the recent extended downtime and loss of time and progression experienced by some players, we will hold a global weekend event. From February 27, at 08:00 AM CET to March 2, at 08:00 AM CET, all players on official and private servers will benefit from the following:Double the mining yield.Double the loot in o |
| Developer Update – February 2026 | 2026-02-26 | Welcome Sleepers, We want to thank all new and returning players who have joined us for Chapter 3 and shared your thoughts so far. We love seeing you dive into specialization paths, show off your bases, discuss the game, its lore, and race for the fastest clears in increasingly challenging dungeons. As the difficulty ramps up, fewer players will be able to reach the very top, and even the most disciplined sleepers will need time to gear up and advance their characters. We’re watching closely to see just how far you can push the limit! Chapter 3 is built on player feedback, and the journey does not end here. We are excited to keep iterating on |