From Funcom:
The open world survival game inspired by Frank Herbert’s Dune as well as Denis Villeneuve and Legendary Entertainment’s acclaimed blockbuster franchise, just got a whole lot bigger and better.
Chapter 3 Free Update: Bigger and Better Endgame
Chapter 3 delivers one of the most requested improvements: a bigger and better endgame. Once players reach Tier 6, progression has now been extended. Chapter 3 introduces new systems that let players continue to grow their power, refine their build, and define their role.
Importantly, players can now progress meaningfully through PVE-focused content.
• Expanded Endgame
Chapter 3 delivers a major endgame expansion built around a rebuilt Landsraad, deep new progression systems, and powerful gear customization.
• 10 New Locations to Explore
10 brand-new overland locations have been added, including open-area challenge zones and Imperial Testing Stations, designed for repeatable endgame play and escalating challenges.
• New Landsraad Missions
The Landsraad now has repeatable missions that increase Faction Rank, Great House Standing, and unlock exclusive rewards.
• Specialization Progression
Players can now shape their playstyle through five distinct progression paths: Crafting, Gathering, Exploration, Combat, and Sabotage.
• Augmentation System
Unique Tier 6 weapons and armor can now be enhanced with powerful Augments crafted at the new Augmentation Station. Augmented gear can be used by all players.
• No More Base Taxation
Base taxation on player-built bases has been fully removed; players no longer need to travel to the Social Hubs to pay their taxes and can save their precious Solaris for better investments.
• Returning Player Support
Introduces a returning player resource package designed to support inactive players re-entering the game. Eligible players who have been away for a set period will receive a resource bundle scaled to their progression in the Research tree, ensuring a smoother and more balanced return to play.
• Two new weapons and a rework
Two new weapons have been added: The Pyrocket and the Dual Blades. The Rapier has been completely reworked.
• New Story Chapter
For players eager to continue the journey, Chapter 3 picks up directly where Chapter 2 ended, delivering hours of new story reuniting the player with an old ally.
Raiders of the Broken Lands Paid DLC: More Stuff to Build With
Launching today alongside the free Chapter 3 update is Raiders of the Broken Lands, included at no extra cost with the Season Pass. This DLC answers one of the biggest player requests: more to build with. It adds an entirely new building set containing 74 building pieces and 17 decorations, all inspired by the Imperium’s Smugglers, plus a dedicated stillsuit set, light and heavy armor sets, weapon variants, swatches, and emotes.
Dune: Awakening Chapter 3 is available for free, and the Raiders of the Boken Lands DLC can be purchased for $9.99 or as part of the Season Pass ($24.99).
