Bewaffneter Charakter in Schutzanzug in der Wüstenwelt von Dune Awakening, umgeben von zerstörten Gebäuden und Sandlandschaft.

Dune: Awakening - Chapter 3 brings a breath of fresh air

Written on

Feb 4, 2026

About the game

Developer

Funcom

Studio

Funcom

Release

Jun 10, 2025

Genres

Adventure, Role play, Open-World

Platforms

Linux, Windows, Xbox One,

With Chapter 3, Dune Awakening received an extensive update at the beginning of 2026, which is now playable

The new section is primarily aimed at you if you have already spent a lot of time on Arrakis and want more depth and long-term goals.

More content for the endgame

A central focus of Chapter 3 is the endgame. Once you have completed the early stages of the game, you will have more tasks, new progression options and clearer objectives. This should make your further path on Arrakis feel more structured and motivating.

Adjustments to the gameplay

In addition to new content, the update also brings changes to existing game systems. Some mechanics have been revised to simplify processes and improve the flow of the game. Your survival in the desert should feel less cumbersome and smoother overall.

More motivation for long-term players

With Chapter 3, the developers are focusing more on sustainability. Instead of just adding new content, they have worked specifically on the basics so that your progress is more important and decisions have a greater impact on your gaming experience.

Conclusion An important step for Dune: Awakening

Chapter 3 is a significant update for Dune Awakening and is aimed particularly at experienced players. It brings more structure, new objectives and meaningful improvements. Whether the game will benefit from this in the long term remains to be seen in the coming updates - but the direction is right.

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About the game

Developer

Funcom

Studio

Funcom

Release

Jun 10, 2025

Genres

Adventure, Role play, Open-World

Platforms

Linux, Windows, Xbox One,