Dune: Awakening has received a hotfix (version 1.1.17.0) that includes several bug fixes and backend improvements. One of the key fixes addresses a shipwreck error that affected the Kanly setting, impacting future Deep Desert layouts. The patch also restores missing emotes for some players in public servers and enhances backend security. Players are advised to restart their Steam client if the update doesn’t appear automatically.
Full Patch Notes:
Dune: Awakening – 1.1.17.0 Hotfix
Fixes:
- Backend Security Improvements: Enhancements made to improve overall security.
- Shipwreck Issue: Fixed a shipwreck with the wrong Kanly setting, impacting future Deep Desert layouts.
- Emote Restoration: Missing emotes that some players experienced in public servers have been restored.
Known Issues (as of July 8, 2025):
- Crashes and Freezes: If the game is freezing, crashing, or causing slowdowns, players can refer to the troubleshooting article.
- Connection Problems: If players are unable to connect to servers or find no available servers, restarting the client and selecting the appropriate region should resolve the issue.
- Missing Ornithopter: Completing the mission “Searching for Answers” may cause players to lose their ornithopter. This issue is under investigation.
- Item Visual Loss: Traveling between maps may cause a visual loss of recently acquired items in inventories, although these items will reappear after some time or a client restart.
- Item Duplication: Some players have found methods to duplicate items, which are being addressed by the development team.
- Disconnection and Crashes: Rare disconnections or crashes when traversing between Deep Desert sectors or receiving an H74 error may occur, with a workaround being to ensure the client is updated.
Additional Known Issues Include:
- User Interface Bugs: Some UI issues affecting the Deep Desert, map markers, and inventory preview are being addressed.
- Gameplay Issues: Players may encounter problems such as incorrect objective markers in faction contracts or issues with faction contract progression.
- Vehicle and Combat Bugs: Visual glitches on vehicles, problems with combat abilities, and weapon issues in certain combat scenarios are being fixed.
- Performance and Miscellaneous: Known issues with performance, camera flickering, and stability while interacting with certain gameplay elements are being worked on.
Dune: Awakening is a multiplayer survival game set in the universe of Dune. Players must survive the harsh conditions of Arrakis, navigating the Deep Desert, battling for resources, and forging alliances. The game is available for PC with a 2026 release planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
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