Dune Awakening 1.2.30.0: Base Tool & Free DLC Gift

The latest update 1.2.30.0 for Dune Awakening, released on December 16, 2025, brings meaningful improvements to core gameplay elements like base management, resource transport, and player convenience. These changes focus on long-term infrastructure while adding immediate quality-of-life benefits.

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Revolutionary Base Management System

One of the standout additions is the Base Reconstruction Tool, a highly requested feature that transforms how players handle their structures in the Hagga Basin. This tool enables complete backups of bases, preserving everything from buildables and placeables to stored items, water levels in Literjons, blood in sacks, crafting queues, and even shield status.

Key aspects include:

Modes: Backup for storing and Place for restoring. Flexibility: Rotate, adjust dimensions, or snap to original location; foundations auto-extend for placement. Persistence: Blueprints are character-bound, allowing recrafting if lost, with storage for up to three bases. Limitations: Only owners can backup; one-week cooldown per sub-fief; no vehicles or terrain-connected items included; restricted to Hagga Basin.

This system lays groundwork for future character transfers across servers, expected after the holidays.

Expanded Building Options

Players can now purchase pieces from the Observer building set directly from vendors in Arrakeen and Harko Village for 2,500 Solari each. Previously limited to special events, this set includes foundations, floors, walls, round variants, columns, stairs, and more, offering sleek, geometric designs for modern-looking structures.

Improved Resource Transportation

Logistics receive a major boost with the new Cargo Container, craftable via welding torch and attachable to Carrier Ornithopters. It provides:

• 150 inventory slots

• 15,000 volume capacity (doubling previous options like Sandcrawlers)

Containers can be accessed from banks in social hubs, and vehicle harnessing improvements make cross-map transport smoother.

Refinements to Movement and Combat

Several tweaks enhance responsiveness:

• Dashing out of stuns now follows player input direction.

• Activating prescience clears poison stacks.

• Tutorial encounters are less aggressive.

• Travel warnings alert for active sandstorms at destinations.

• Vehicle recovery extends to 30 days, with fixes preventing instant destruction in storms.

Additional Player Conveniences

• Controller support refined for building tools.

• Patch highlights popup on login.

• Various stability fixes, UI improvements, and quest resolutions.

Holiday Appreciation Pack

As a community thank-you tied to Patch 1.2.30.0, the Gift of the Sands Free Pack is available right now on Steam for all owners of Dune: Awakening – no grind, no quests, completely free!

What's Included:

• Ornate Strategy Table (perfect for base scheming and roleplay)

• Assorted Miniatures: Miniature Ornithopter, Faction pieces, and more for spice trade planning

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• Two new Weapon Skins for subtle customization

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• Additional base decorations for that seasonal Arrakis vibe

Exact Steps to Claim It (Takes 30 Seconds):

1. Confirm Ownership: Make sure you own Dune: Awakening on Steam.

2. Visit Steam Store Page: Go directly to Dune: Awakening - Gift of the Sands Free Pack

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3. Add to Library: Click the green "Play Game" or "Add to Account" button – it's FREE.

4. Download & Enjoy: It auto-downloads with your next launcher update. Restart launcher or search Steam store for “Dune Awakening Gift of the Sands" if needed.

Pro Tip from Players: Fits great in large bases – pair with floor lights for epic glow! Search tip works if direct link doesn't load right away.

Official Announcement: Major New Feature and a Free Surprise

Future-Proofing: Transfers & Dev Stream

Backend for character transfers added (live post-holidays)—pair with base tool for seamless moves.

Tune in December 18, 6pm CET dev stream (YouTube/Twitch) for Chapter 3: Landsraad, story, PvE, Testing Stations, DLC demos.

FAQs on Dune Awakening Patch 1.2.30.0

How do I access the Base Reconstruction Tool?

Unlock it in the Iron tier of the Construction research tab, then craft it in a fabricator. Aim at your sub-fief console to backup or place.

Can I move my base to another server right away?

Backups work across servers now, but full character transfers (to bring yourself along) are coming after the holiday break.

What happens to vehicles during base backup?

Parked or partially assembled vehicles are not included and may fall or remain in place—move them separately.

How do I get the Observer building pieces?

Visit building decor vendors in major villages; each piece costs 2,500 Solari—no longer event-exclusive.

Is the Gift of the Sands pack truly free?

Yes, for anyone owning the base game; add it directly from the Steam store page with no additional requirements.

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