While we already reported onThe Lost Harvest premium DLC headed to Dune: Awakening players, Funcom also has plans to roll out an update soon that can be enjoyed by everyone.
The online RPG’s first free major content update, referred to as Chapter 2 by the developers, will add on to the game’s main story and contracts, releasing in parallel to The Lost Harvest expansion.
A trailer was released today, and those interested can test the game out at no cost.
Dune: Awakening Chapter Targeted For September
In the press release sent out, Funcom mentions that Chapter 2 will be released on September 10 for free. While The Lost Harvest expansion will bring a new standalone story and unique cosmetics, the free content update is nothing to sneeze at either, as it’ll include:
According to Funcom, Chapter 2 is “picking up after the sinister revelations at the end of the base game’s storyline.” Expect to see new locations, new characters, as players “delve deeper into the past” and “unravel a web that stretches into the darkest corners of the Imperium.”
Again, players are getting all these for free! As long as you own the base game, you’ll be able to download this free of charge.
Aside from the free content drop, there’s also a free trial that kicks off today to coincide with gamescom! You can now download Dune: Awakening on Steam for free and play up to 10 hours in the entire Hagga Basin map! While the trial won’t let you play with those who own the game, you will encounter other players who are also in the free trial. If you decide to purchase the game, your character progresses and inventory will carry over.
Dune: Awakening might be one of the biggest sleeper hits of the year.Our review of it was very positive, citing the open world as one of its main selling points, as well as its survival mechanics.
For console owners looking to join in on the fun, unfortunately, theconsole versions of Dune: Awakening have been delayedinto 2026.
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