Dune: Awakening Announces Chapter 2 and The Lost Harvest DLC at Gamescom 2025

Dune Awakening’s Chapter 2 & Lost Harvest: New Beginnings Unveiled

Dune: Awakening’s Next Chapter Revealed Developer Funcom unveiled future plans for Arrakis during their “Into the Infinite” presentation. The first major free update, Chapter 2, is set to launch on September 10th. This update will continue the main story, picking up after the base game’s cliffhanger ending, and will also introduce new content and contracts. Releasing simultaneously, “The Lost Harvest” DLC will be available for $12.99, offering a distinct, independent storyline and exclusive cosmetics. Players can also try the game for free from August 13th to August 24th during Gamescom, with a 10-hour play limit exploring Hagga Basin’s full map. Character progress from the trial will be saved if the game is purchased later. A trailer offering more details on these upcoming adventures is available. Following the base game’s suspenseful conclusion, Chapter 2 allows players to encounter new and familiar characters, explore fresh locations, and delve deeper into history to uncover a network extending into the empire’s darkest reaches. This update also brings new contracts, dynamic encounters, items, activities, and expanded character customization options, including new hairstyles accessible via a character redesign feature.

Uncover the Secret Harvest: A New Dune Journey Expands

“The Lost Harvest” DLC ($12.99) presents an entirely new, standalone narrative. After a spice harvester from the Miners Guild crashes, players discover it was carrying a secret stash with significant implications. The objective is to track down the harvester. The DLC also grants access to unique cosmetics, notably the first-ever cosmetic vehicle, the Treadwheel, which features exclusive animations. Other cosmetics include the new Dune Man construction set, additional decorations, armor sets, and weapons. Cosmetic items, including vehicles, do not provide any gameplay advantage over their base game counterparts; they can be crafted like other items. The Battle Pass, available in the Deluxe and Ultimate editions of the game, also offers various cosmetic items. “Dune: Awakening,” a massive multiplayer survival game, is set within Frank Herbert’s Dune universe, as brought to life by Denis Villeneuve and Legendary Entertainment. The game is currently available on Steam for $179.00. The soundtrack, composed by Knut Avenstroup Haugen, is available for preorder on vinyl.

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For those interested in the latest developments in gaming communities and developer interactions, be sure to check out “Dune Awakening Cancels Feature Amid Player Fury” by Ahmed Hassan (published on 2025-08-13). The piece delves into how Funcom responded swiftly to player feedback by canceling a controversial update that would have increased the danger level of Static Compactors in “Dune: Awakening.” This decision highlights the company’s commitment to balancing challenge and fun, although there is still work to be done on addressing issues like in-game harassment. Dive deeper into these insights Dune Awakening Cancels Feature Amid Player Fury. If you’re interested in the latest developments in gaming communities and developer responses to player concerns, be sure to check out “Dune Awakening: Studio to Compensate Players After Latest Update” by Sophie Laurent (published on 2025-07-10). The post details how Funcom is addressing recent issues caused by a controversial update, including steps taken to compensate affected players and improve overall gameplay stability. Head over to Dune Awakening: Studio to Compensate Players After Latest Update to learn more about these important updates and how they might affect the future of Dune: Awakening. For those following the twists and turns of Dune Awakening, Jonathan Dubinski’s latest piece offers a detailed look at how Funcom is navigating the aftermath of Patch 1.1.15.0 (published July 24, 2025). From addressing player discontent to implementing fixes for item duplications and unauthorized access issues, this update dives into both the challenges and ongoing efforts to stabilize the game’s environment. If you’re curious about how Dune Awakening is moving forward in the face of these obstacles, be sure to check out Critical Update Deployed: Dune Awakening Aims to Soothe Player Fury.

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