Dune: Awakening Update 1.1.10.0 Patch Notes – Major Changes and Improvements
The latest update for Dune: Awakening, version 1.1.10.0, launched on July 2, 2025, brings a substantial set of changes aimed at refining gameplay, improving quality of life, and addressing key community concerns. This patch is notable for its size—over 26 GB on Steam—and its sweeping impact on both PvE and PvP elements.
Dune: Awakening Update 1.1.10.0 Patch Notes
HIGHLIGHTS
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Sandworms now linger for a bit around spicefields that have been recently harvested from.
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Reduced the frequency of Harkonnen attacks on certain Atreides bases (and vice versa) in Hagga Basin.
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Main menu “Play Now” button has been set to filter out private servers.
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When streamer mode is active, map creator name is hidden if the player created the sinkchart. In addition, while in streamer mode, sector name in the Deep Desert is now hidden as well.
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In the exchange, items can now be listed from and claimed to the vehicle inventory of your Ornithopter.
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Improved interaction with vehicles. It should now be easier to enter them from different angles.
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We closed several vulnerabilities that could lead to increased combat damage.
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Fixed an exploit where you could repair all items to full durability.
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Fixed an exploit where a player could duplicate resources.
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Fixed an edge case issue allowing vehicles to pass through Pentashields unauthorized.
For a comprehensive list of all changes, visit the official patch notes
This update significantly enhances the gameplay experience by addressing endgame accessibility, improving vehicle mechanics, balancing combat, and fixing critical bugs, ensuring a smoother and more inclusive experience on Arrakis.
On Reddit, u/CrimsonAlpine in the r/duneawakening community discussed the "Official 1.1.10.0 Patch Notes Thread," offering insights and opinions on the latest updates and changes introduced in the patch.
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Key Changes from the Patch Notes
PvE-PvP Balance:
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Southern Deep Desert now PvE.
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Control Points/Shipwrecks remain PvP.
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Sandworms linger longer.
Ornithopters:
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10% damage reduction.
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Drop straight down when exited mid-air.
Sietch System:
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Free land claiming across all sietches in a world.
Combat:
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Suspensor Dash cost adjusted.
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"Thrive on Danger" nerfed.
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New VFX for parries.
Crafting:
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New weapon schematics.
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Vehicle Backup Tool/Solido Replicator craftable.
Bug Fixes:
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Party issues resolved.
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Rubberbanding fix.
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GPU crashes addressed.
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Cinematic VFX improvements.
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UI fixes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When was Patch 1.1.10.0 released for Dune: Awakening?
It went live on July 2, 2025, after a 90-minute server downtime at 10:00 AM CEST, following PTC testing from June 25.
What are the biggest changes in Patch 1.1.10.0?
The patch expands PvE zones in the southern Deep Desert, adjusts ornithopter mechanics, removes sietch land-claiming restrictions, and fixes bugs like party issues and GPU crashes.
How does the Deep Desert PvE-PvP balance work now?
The southern half of the Deep Desert (rows A–D, half of E) is PvE-only for Imperial Testing Stations and caves, while Control Points and Shipwrecks remain PvP.
