Thank You, Sleepers - Celebrating One Year of Dune: Awakening Together

A year ago today we opened the doors to Arrakis on PC. After working on it for so long, it was great to go from us talking about the game to watching players create their own stories on Arrakis. Thank you for the energy and the passion, we’ve enjoyed the cool bases, the unofficial arenas and races, even the time Ben forgot to power his base.

Today Dune: Awakening is better because of the great feedback we’ve received and all of the enthusiasm you have put into this community. So, from all of us at Funcom: thank you. We hope the year ahead is every bit as exciting as the last. It’s a big year for the game and for the Dune universe, and we’re grateful to be part of it with you.

To celebrate this milestone together, we are marking the one-year anniversary of Dune: Awakening with a limited-time event featuring free rewards, progression boosts, and community-focused fun.

The event runs from June 10th to July 10th, 2026, aligning with the game’s original launch anniversary and overlapping with the Steam Summer Sale (June 25th–July 9th).

Over the course of four weeks, players can unlock a series of cosmetic rewards while benefiting from multiple Progression Boost Weekends.

A Month of Rewards and Progression

Each week introduces new cosmetic items, all of which stack over the duration of the event—meaning players can collect the entire set by participating throughout the month.

The featured reward line is the Contemplation Tea House collection, a themed set of decorative items for player housing, alongside a standout armor cosmetic:

Week 1: Counter set pieces and the Master Operative of the Dunes light armor variant

Week 2: Tea house seating, including a sofa and chair

Week 3: Table and tea set furnishings

Week 4: Final decorative elements, including a mural and baliset

Together, these items form a complete, cohesive cosmetic set designed to spruce up your nook on Arrakis.

Boosted Progression Weekends

In addition to cosmetic rewards, the event includes four timed Boosted Progression weekends, each offering double rewards in a specific progression area. A perfect opportunity to catch up or get ahead:

• June 12–15: Double Faction Reputation

• June 19–22: Double House Scrip rewards

• June 26–29: Double Specialization XP

• July 3–6: Double Overland Testing Station Loot

Each boost runs from Friday morning through Monday morning, giving players extended windows to maximize gains.

NOTE! Everyone's mnemonic recollections will be topped up to 35 at the start of the event for the Scrip, Faction and Specialization XP weekend boosts.

Amazing time to visit Arrakis – for new and experienced

The anniversary celebration, one year of updates, and the upcoming 40% discount during the Summer Steam Sale (June 25th–July 9th) make this the perfect time to visit Arrakis.

We’ve recently made PvP fully optional and introduced self-hosting, opening up new ways to experience Dune: Awakening.

We’ve also announced an upcoming console launch and a new single-player mode—read more in this blog.

See you on the dunes!