Funcom, developer of Dune: Awakening, the open world survival crafting game, revealed today in the Into the Infinite showcase what it has in store for the future of Arrakis. Set to arrive on September 10th, Chapter 2 will be Dune: Awakening’s first free major content update, continuing the gripping main story – which ended on a cliffhanger – and adding new world content and contracts. Releasing in parallel, Dune: Awakening The Lost Harvest DLC, priced at USD12.99, brings a new standalone story and unique cosmetics.
Funcom also announced today that a Free Trial is now available to download for the duration of Gamescom (August 20th – August 24th). Anyone can play the game for 10 hours, and character progress is kept if the game is purchased, even after the Trial has ended.
Dune: Awakening The Lost Harvest DLC brings a new and complete standalone storyline. Following the crash of a Miner’s Guild spice harvester, you find out it holds a secret cargo that could change everything. Your job is to find it.
The DLC also unlocks several new cosmetics, including the first new cosmetic vehicle with unique animations – the Treadwheel. Other cosmetics include the new Dune Man building set, new decorations, armor sets, weapons, and more.
The vehicle and other cosmetics provide no significant advantage compared to their base-game counterparts, and must be crafted like all other items. This is included in the Season Pass ($24.99) which in turn is included in the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions of the game.
The journey continues in the free Chapter 2 update, picking up after the sinister revelations at the end of the base game’s storyline. Meet new and familiar characters, explore new locations, and delve deeper into the past as you unravel a web that stretches into the darkest corners of the Imperium.
Chapter 2 also brings exciting new world content, including contracts, dynamic encounters, items, activities, and more character creation options such as new hairstyles, which can be accessed by existing characters by using the brand-new character re-customization feature.
To celebrate Gamescom, the Dune: Awakening Free Trial is now available on Steam until August 24th, letting players play for free for 10 hours in the entire Hagga Basin map. Although the trial does not let you play with those who own the game, you will encounter other players in the free trial, and keep your character progress and inventory if you purchase the game after the trial.
Funcom is also excited to announce that the Dune: Awakening soundtrack vinyl is now available for pre-order. Be transported to Arrakis by award-winning composer Knut Avenstroup Haugen’s music, which was recorded at the famous AIR Studio’s Lyndhurst Hall, in London.
Dune: Awakening is the large-scale multiplayer survival game set in the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert and brought to life by Denis Villeneuve and Legendary Entertainment’s award-winning blockbuster movies. It is available on Steam for $49.99/€49.99.
