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Dune: Awakening Chapter 3 Launches With Endgame Overhaul, New Systems, No Base Taxes

Funcom pitches the patch as a player-retention push, featuring an endgame rebuild, tax removal, plus a new DLC.

Overview

  • Funcom released Chapter 3, described as the MMO’s biggest update to date, with hours of new story now live on Steam.
  • The Landsraad endgame has been rebuilt around repeatable missions that raise Faction Rank and Great House Standing with exclusive rewards.
  • Progression expands with five specialization paths and a new Augmentation Station for crafting powerful Augments for unique Tier 6 gear.
  • Imperial Testing Stations introduce instance-based PvE dungeons with adjustable difficulty, scaling encounters, and unique bosses.
  • Quality-of-life changes remove base taxation and add a Base Backup Tool plus a free Welcome Back Pack, while the Raiders of the Broken Lands DLC is on sale for $9.99 or included in a $24.99 Season Pass.