Funcom reveals Dune: Awakening Chapter 3

Oslo, Norway - December 18th, 2025 - Developer and publisher Funcom revealed today the first details of Chapter 3, the next free update coming soon to Dune: Awakening, the open world survival game inspired by Frank Herbert's Dune as well as Denis Villeneuve and Legendary Entertainment's blockbuster movies.

Chapter 3 Free Update: Bigger and Better Endgame

Most of the improvements and additions in Chapter 3 come directly from player requests and feedback. One of the most popular requests has been providing players with more avenues for progression once they reach tier 6. Chapter 3 aims to deliver on that, providing players with deeper choices and more meaningful ways to advance in both PvE and other playstyles.

"We know players want a richer experience late in the game, and this update lays essential foundations for what's coming next," said Joel Bylos, Creative Director on Dune: Awakening. "We've rebuilt the Landsraad system from the ground up, added new ways to earn rewards whether you play solo or in groups, expanded faction ranks, and introduced the new Specialisation system. It also includes new locations in the overland with brand-new missions and unique repeatable Testing Stations with escalating difficulty for additional rewards. Our goal is to give players more options in the late game than ever."

That's far from an exhaustive list. A massive amount of changes, improvements, and additions make Chapter 3 the biggest update to Dune: Awakening since launch.



Combat also sees several improvements alongside the introduction of the Dual Blades, Pyrocket, and a full Rapier rework. For those who can't wait to see where the main story goes, Chapter 3 picks up where Chapter 2 left off, offering hours more story-driven survival gameplay.

Raiders of the Broken Lands Paid DLC: More Stuff to Build With

Releasing at the same time as the free Chapter 3 update is Raiders of the Broken Lands, included at no extra cost in the Season Pass. This DLC responds to one of the biggest player asks: more stuff to build with! This comes in the form of a whopping 73 building pieces and 17 decorations inspired by the Imperium's Smugglers, as well as a dedicated stillsuit set, a light and heavy armor set, weapon variants, swatches, and emotes.

Here's a visual overview of what's coming in the Chapter 3 free update and the Raiders of the Broken Lands DLC:



Dune: Awakening will be available at a 35% discount in the Steam Winter Sale starting today. This is the highest discount the game has had since launch, making it the perfect opportunity to finally move to Arrakis and get ready for Chapter 3, which is releasing soon.
Dune: Awakening Chapter 3 will be 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/€24.99).