The team behind Dune: Awakening just released a huge update: Patch 1.1.10.00. It includes a long list of bug fixes, combat changes, and new features to make gameplay smoother and more fun. You can read the full patch notes on the official Dune: Awakening site or in the game launcher!
Here is a recap of the key highlights from the patch!
Sandworms and World Updates
- Sandworms now stick around longer near spicefields that were just harvested.
- Fewer Harkonnen attacks on Atreides bases in the Hagga Basin, and the same the other way around.
- Fixed bugs that caused players to get stuck in the world or fall through certain spots.
- Lots of small changes to buildings, terrain, and NPC behavior to make the world feel more polished.
Vehicle and Combat Changes
- Vehicles like Ornithopters and buggies are now easier to enter and interact with.
- Flipped vehicles now recover better instead of getting stuck.
- New camera and VFX updates improve how vehicles and fights feel overall.
- Fixed exploits that let players duplicate resources or repair gear for free.
Abilities and Balance Changes
- Several combat abilities got rebalanced, such as Suspensor Dash and Thrive on Danger.
- New visuals and tooltips now explain what different abilities and weapons actually do.
- Melee attacks can no longer critically hit, which should make fights more balanced.
UI and Performance
- The main menu now filters out private servers by default when you hit “Play Now.”
- Streamer mode hides more info, like map names and creator tags.
- Updated visuals and sounds across the game, especially for things like sandstorms, VFX, and radio shows.
- Better performance and fewer crashes, especially in the Deep Desert.
Trading and Crafting
- You can now list and claim trade items straight from your vehicle inventory.
- New weapon schematics and crafting options have been added.
- A bunch of crafting bugs and weird UI issues have been cleaned up.
This patch is all about making Dune: Awakening more stable, more fun, and less buggy. You can now head back to flying through the desert, building your base, or just trying to stay alive! This update should make the game feel a lot better.