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Funcom Declares Deep Desert PvP-Only, Plans Free PvE Maps and Combat Fixes for Dune: Awakening

Quarterly story-driven PvE updates with free new maps start next quarter.

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Overview

  • Game director Joel Bylos confirmed the Deep Desert endgame will remain exclusively PvP, rejecting player requests for a PvE version.
  • Community manager Ignasi Miró Sastre says more ‘Hagga-Basin-likePvE maps will be added as free updates to expand exploration options.
  • Funcom has committed to releasing new PvE story content and updates every three to four months alongside optional paid DLC.
  • Senior director Viljar Sommerbakk outlined ongoing work to resolve PvP imbalances by fixing movement desync, rubber banding and adjusting vehicle loadouts.
  • Executive producer Scott Junior says a quality-of-life patch is in testing and expected to roll out in early July.