1.5.3|Sep 22, 2026
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Dune: Awakening - 1.5.3.3 Hotfix Patch Notes

2/5 Minor

Critical fixes for progression loss and character data display errors alongside a fix for HP and Power resetting when entering Overland maps.

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Key Changes

  • 1Resolved a critical issue that could lead to progression loss for some players.
  • 2Fixed a bug where failed server joins displayed incorrect character data, preventing accidental character deletion.
  • 3Fixed an issue where entering Overland maps or respawning would fully restore HP and reset Power to 0.
  • 4Added a 10-second auto-complete fallback for QTE inputs in the Awakening cinematic.
  • 5Fixed positioning issues when using the Base Reconstruction Tool.
  • 6Improved overall server and client stability.
  • 7Fixed a bug where the 'Place your backed up base' journey step would not complete.
  • 8Removed the legacy 'Balanced' Graphics Mode option from PS5 settings.
  • 9Fixed ping display issues on consoles.

All Changes

🛠️Technical & Stability(3)

  • fixImproved overall server and client stability.
  • fixResolved a critical issue that could lead to progression loss for some players.
  • fixCharacters tab: Fixed a bug where failed server joins displayed incorrect character data in the Characters tab, preventing accidental character deletion.

🌍World & Exploration(1)

  • fixOverland map: Fixed an issue where entering Overland maps, reconnecting, or respawning would fully restore HP and reset Power to 0.

📜Story & Journey(2)

  • fixAwakening cinematic: Added a 10-second auto-complete fallback for QTE inputs in the Awakening cinematic during Forty Fears.
  • fixJourney: Fixed a bug where the 'Place your backed up base' journey step would not complete after base placement.

🏗️Building & Crafting(1)

  • fixBase Reconstruction Tool: Fixed an issue where the Base Reconstruction Tool placed pieces in incorrect positions.

🖥️User Interface(2)

  • removeGraphics Mode: Removed the legacy 'Balanced' Graphics Mode option from PS5 display settings.
  • fixUI: Fixed an issue where ping was not displayed correctly on consoles.

Summary

Technical and Stability Fixes

This hotfix prioritizes data integrity, addressing a critical issue that could lead to progression loss and a UI bug in the Characters tab that displayed incorrect data after failed server joins. General server and client stability have also been improved to ensure a smoother experience.

Gameplay and World Adjustments

Players will no longer have their HP fully restored or Power reset to 0 when entering Overland maps, reconnecting, or respawning. Additionally, a fallback has been added to the Awakening cinematic to ensure players can progress even if QTE inputs fail to register.

UI and Building

The legacy "Balanced" graphics mode has been removed from PS5 settings, and ping display issues on consoles have been resolved. The Base Reconstruction Tool also received a fix for incorrect piece positioning during base placement.