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Dune: Awakening
Dune: Awakening
1.4|May 19, 2026
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Update 1.4 introduces the Wind Pass and Old Quarry locations, a new boss fight against Dr. Jalanta, and the ability for players to self-host private battlegroups.

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Key Changes

  • 1New self-hosting option for battlegroups with customizable server settings
  • 2PvP is now fully optional for all players
  • 3New boss Dr. Jalanta added to the Old Quarry Testing Station
  • 4Added the Wind Pass location featuring 5 new Landsraad missions
  • 5Added the Old Quarry Testing Station scalable location
  • 6Launch of the Water Wars DLC with over 70 new building and decoration pieces
  • 7Community Challenge active from May 22nd to June 1st with unique weapon rewards

All Changes

🏜️World & Exploration(2)

  • newWind Pass: Added the Wind Pass, a new location controlled by Water Shippers and a key center for water trade.
  • newOld Quarry Testing Station: Added the Old Quarry Testing Station, a new scalable location containing a secret laboratory.

⚔️Missions & Bosses(2)

  • newDr. Jalanta: Introduced Dr. Jalanta, a new boss located in the Old Quarry with unique combat mechanics.
  • newLandsraad missions: Added five new Landsraad missions located within the Wind Pass featuring unique rewards.

⚙️Gameplay Systems(3)

  • newSelf-Hosting: Added the ability for players to self-host battlegroups on their own machines with customizable configuration settings.
  • changePvP: PvP is now fully optional, allowing players to choose between PvE and PvP experiences.
  • newServer Settings: Hosts can now adjust server balance to be fully PvE or fully PvP via configuration files.

🏆Events & Rewards(2)

  • newCommunity Challenge: Launched the 'Secrets of the Water Shippers' Community Challenge (May 22nd - June 1st).
  • changeWeapon Variants: Added the Vivisectionists Bone Saw and Asteroid Harvester Maula Pistol as community milestone rewards.

💰DLC & Cosmetics(6)

  • newWater Wars DLC: Released the Water Wars DLC featuring a 52-piece Water Shippers Building Set.
  • newWater Shippers Decoration Set: Added a 18-piece Water Shippers Decoration Set.
  • newArmor Variants: Added Water Shippers Stillsuit, Light Armor, and Heavy Armor variant sets.
  • newWeapon Variants: Added new Water Shippers weapon variants for both Melee and Ranged categories.
  • newScout Ornithopter: Added the Water Shippers Scout Ornithopter variant.
  • newCosmetics: Added Water Shippers Swatch and 2 new Emotes.

📅Coming Soon(2)

  • newPolar Cap: Development continues on the upcoming Polar Cap map.
  • newMain Story: New features and the continuation of the main story are currently in development.

Summary

New Locations and Missions

Update 1.4 expands Arrakis with two major locations. The Wind Pass is a former Harkonnen hub now controlled by Water Shippers, offering five new Landsraad missions. The Old Quarry Testing Station provides a scalable challenge where players must face Dr. Jalanta, a new boss with unique laboratory-based mechanics.

Self-Hosting and PvP Changes

Players can now host their own Dune: Awakening battlegroups. This feature allows for extensive customization via configuration files, including the ability to adjust the balance of PvE and PvP or disable PvP entirely. Additionally, PvP has been made fully optional across the game to give players more control over their experience.

Water Wars DLC and Community Event

The paid Water Wars DLC completes the Season Pass, adding over 70 building and decoration pieces alongside new armor and weapon variants. A limited-time community challenge, Secrets of the Water Shippers, is also active from May 22nd to June 1st, offering unique weapon rewards for completing the Old Quarry.

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