As a long-time fan of the Dune franchise and a multiplayer survival enthusiast, I’ve been watching Dune: Awakening closely since its release in June. Funcom’s am***ious project hit the ground running with tens of thousands of players, but the real story has been how the game is evolving just months after launch Dune Awakening Solari.



In July, the player base got a taste of dynamic in-game events that resulted in over 72,000 concurrent players. This was a huge milestone and demonstrated how passionate the community is about the spice wars on Arrakis. However, no game is without its flaws. Some PvP issues started to emerge, especially toward the campaign’s later chapters, resulting in mixed feedback on Steam. The devs were quick to respond, though, revealing plans to patch and introduce new content that could very well turn public opinion around.



The big reveal came with the announcement of two key updates due September 10: the free Chapter 2 story update and the paid expansion called The Lost Harvest. Chapter 2 looks poised to deepen the game’s lore with fresh characters, locations, and more varied contracts. Dynamic encounters and new archetype armor promise to add layers to both combat and exploration. Additionally, the option to re-customize characters offers players a fresh start without restarting progress.



The DLC, on the other hand, offers a standalone experience focused on tracking a missing spice harvester—a storyline that could provide interesting twists and challenges. The addition of the Treadwheel vehicle and the Dune Man Building Set means new strategies for movement and base building. Cosmetic items for weapons, armor, and vehicles also allow players to stand out more in multiplayer battles.



I’m also excited about a “new conflict” event that Funcom plans to introduce ahead of the major updates. Sounds like a clever way to smooth the transition between the current gameplay and the expanded September content.



Lastly, for newcomers worried about jumping in late, the 10-hour free demo available until August 24 was a perfect way to try the game out risk-free, with carried-over progress upon purchase Safe Dune Awakening Solari.



In conclusion, Dune: Awakening is still growing and shaping up to be a standout multiplayer survival title. If the September content lives up to its promise, we could see a resurgence in player enthusiasm and improved PvP balance. I’m definitely gearing up to explore all the new content and encourage others to join me on Arrakis for the spice war!