Dune Awakening Midgame: Hagga Basin & Social Hub

The sands of Arrakis shift from survival basics to epic adventures in Dune: Awakening's midgame, and Funcom's live stream gave us a front-row seat to the action. From the resource-rich chasms of Hagga Basin to the bustling social hubs of Arrakeen and Harko Village, this guide breaks down the midgame's thrills with a splash of our love for MMO exploration. As we gear up for the June 10, 2025 launch (or June 5 early access for Deluxe and Ultimate Edition players, with persistent servers ensuring no wipes), dive into these insights to conquer the desert. For more Dune: Awakening tips and exclusive gear, bookmark our site and check out our Spice and Solari Store to fuel your journey!

Stepping into Hagga Basin marks a leap from the solo survival of Vermillion Gap to cooperative, resource-intensive gameplay. This sprawling region, dotted with dark, crack-like chasms, evokes Frank Herbert's Dune with its moody, war-torn vibe between Atreides and Harkonnen. The livestream showcased buggy-based mining in these shadowy ditches, where multi-seat vehicles let you and your crew harvest resources like a desert pit crew. The buggy's massive inventory dwarfs your sandbike, making it essential for gathering materials needed for midgame crafting. Our tip: bring a buddy to man the mining laser while you navigate the craggy terrain—teamwork's key, unless a sandworm decides to gatecrash.

Midgame bases in Hagga Basin evolve from the beta's basic cubes to intricate Atreides-style strongholds, as shown in the livestream. Built around a shipwreck in one of the Basin's chasms, these structures use advanced building sets with sleek, hawk-like designs. Quality-of-life features shine: access vehicle storage from any chest in your base, and move chests without emptying them. The livestream teased Twitch drop building sets, like Jo-inspired pieces with round windows, adding flair to your fortress. Bases double as production hubs, with fabricators crafting items in real-time. Our vibe? Perch your base on a chasm's edge to flex on rivals, but keep a flashlight handy—those shadows hide surprises.

The midgame leans hard into cooperative play, with the livestream demoing the assembly of an assault ornithopter. This multi-seat flyer requires guildmates to pitch in parts and permissions, fostering teamwork. Variants and swatches let you customize its look—Atreides' sharp angles or Harkonnen's insectile vibe—earned through faction quests. Ornithopters toggle between helicopter-like hover mode and vulture mode for gliding, but high-altitude flying burns fuel fast. The livestream's flight over the Eastern Shield Wall showed the vehicle's agility, ideal for scouting or hauling cargo. Our advice: assign a dedicated pilot and gunner, and don't nosedive into a dune like we did.