Immerse yourself once again in the sands ofArrakis with new adventures... Dune: Awakening, developed by Funcom, is set to welcome new content with the launch of Chapter 2 and the Lost Harvest DLC. These additions are scheduled for September 10, 2025, and will enrich the world of Arrakis. The free Chapter 2 update will continue the main story, while the paid additional content will introduce a new scenario and exclusive cosmetic elements.
For Gamescom, Funcom has also introduced a free trial period. Until August 24, players can explore the Hagga Basin for ten hours, with the option of keeping their progress if they purchase the game at a later date.
Chapter 2 is the first major free update for Dune: Awakening. It picks up after the key events of the base scenario, offering new revelations and the chance to deepen the narrative. Players will have access to new locations, contracts and dynamic encounters, while discovering new and familiar characters.
The update also includes new customization features, with new hairstyles and options for further customizing the appearance of existing characters. These features aim to offer a more complete gameplay experience, while consolidating the title's narrative foundations.
Also available in September, the Lost Harvest DLC offers a story separate from the main plot. The story revolves around the crash of a spice harvester belonging to the Miners' Guild, which was carrying a mysterious cargo. The players' mission is to find this cargo and discover its implications.
In addition to a dedicated scenario, the DLC introduces several cosmetic items. These include the Treadwheel, a new vehicle with special animations, as well as additional construction kits, armor, weapons and decorations. These items do not confer any particular advantage in gameplay, but are fully integrated into the existing manufacturing system.
These new features are aimed at both regular and new players. Chapter 2 continues the adventure for those already following the main story, while The Lost Harvest offers a stand-alone experience, accessible without the need to have completed the previous storyline.
The free trial offered during Gamescom allows participants to discover the game without any financial commitment. The ten hours offered give an overview of the game's overall operation, while allowing participants to keep their progress in case of purchase.
In parallel with these additions, Funcom has announced the opening of pre-orders for the game's original soundtrack in vinyl format. Compositions by musician Knut Avenstroup Haugen, recorded at AIR Studio's Lyndhurst Hall in London, will be offered to fans wishing to extend the aural experience of the Dune universe.
Finally, it should be remembered that Dune: Awakening is available on Steam, and that a Seasonal Pass groups together the DLC, including The Lost Harvest, in the Deluxe and Ultimate editions of the game. All this confirms Funcom 's determination to progressively enrich its title with more and more story-driven and cosmetic content.
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