Dune: Awakening Returns Post-Maintenance—Discover the Updates

Dune: Awakening has returned online following a scheduled maintenance, with patch 1.1.0.13 now live. This update aims to enhance client and server stability, addressing issues that arose during the game's initial launch phase. Dune: Awakening, a survival MMO inspired by the Dune universe, had a remarkable debut, amassing over 142,000 concurrent players shortly after opening to the public. Funcom continues to make improvements, and players are advised to restart their Steam client to access the latest changes, including fixes for guild management and gameplay issues related to contracts. Despite its success, console versions are not expected until 2026, leaving PC players to navigate the challenges of Arrakis.

This patch includes backend improvements for stability, removal of a troubling gameplay option in the “Impact of Ecology” contract, and several bug fixes, enhancing the overall experience for players on Arrakis.

Dune: Awakening is a massively multiplayer online survival game that allows players to explore the vast deserts of Arrakis. Based on Frank Herbert's iconic book series, the game immerses players in a world filled with political intrigue, resource management, and the fierce struggle for control over the valuable spice. Following its early access release, the game has garnered attention for its rich lore and engaging gameplay mechanics.