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First Building Contest Schedule and Rewards

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Build Your Dune: A Building Contest will run from July 14 to 28, 2025 for Dune: Awakening. Learn more about Dune: Awakening's first building contest, how to enter, its prizes, dates, and rules here!

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Building Contest Schedule

Contest Runs from July 14 to 28

Base Design Contest
Run Time July 14, 2025 - July 28, 2025 (11:59 PM CEST)

Build Your Dune: A Building Contest will run from July 14 to 28, 2025. This is Dune: Awakening's First Building Contest and is a major community event where players can join in to get rewards.

Building Contest Due Date Countdown

The first building contest has officially ended. Check out for announcements on who won the contest!

Build Your Dune: A Building Contest has officially ended. All succeeding entries from this point onward are not counted.

How to Enter Building Contest

Submit Entries Using Special Tags on Social Media

Photo Entry
  • X (Twitter)
  • BlueSky
  • Instagram
    • Tag @duneawakening and use the #DuneAwakening tag. You may use up to 20 photos for your entry.
    Video Entry
  • YouTube
  • X (Twitter)
  • BlueSky
  • Tiktok
  • Instagram
    • Tag @duneawakening and use the #DuneAwakening tag. You may upload up to 2 minutes of video content per entry.
    Pimp My Dune
    The creators of the game will also be checking from an external website called Pimp My Dune. You may submit an entry here.
    ▶ Pimp My Dune (External Site)

    You may upload your entries via social media. This may be in the form of photos or videos. Do note that you may submit in multiple platforms, but only one entry will be counted.

    Building Contest Mechanics

    Building Contest Design Scope

    Building Contest Permitted Designs
  • Any design relating to faction affiliation is allowed!
  • Judges will choose one winner each for an Atreides, Harkonnen, and CHOAM (Neutral) build!
  • You may mix and match different building pieces and sets.
  • Any building type and size is allowed.
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    Any size or design is allowed in the contest as long as it follows the theme. The judges will come from Funcom and will rate each entry based on the creativity, originality, and the overall thematic design of the base.

    Base Building Guide

    Building Contest Rules

    1. No editing pictures (filters, overlaying text, etc.)
    2. Only 1 entry per person.
    3. Entries must be no more than 20 pictures in total or 2 minutes of video content.
    4. Entries must adhere to the game's Code of Conduct.
    5. Your entry must be original. A build may only be submitted once.
    6. DLC and Twitch Drop items may be used.
    7. Winners will need to share their name and shipping address to receive their prizes. Note: Some countries may be excluded due to import restrictions or regulations.

    Building Contest Rewards

    Check iconFirst Place Prizes
    Check iconRunner Up Prizes
    Check iconHonorable Mention Prize

    First Place Prizes: LEGO Ornithopter and Atreides Battle Rifle Skin

    Winner Prize

    Three winners will be chosen in the contest. One will be chosen for the best Atreides base, one for the best Harkonnen base, and another one for the best neutral base (CHOAM) base.

    Winners will receive a LEGO Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter worth 164.99 USD and the Atreides Battle Rifle in-game skin.

    Runner Up Prizes: Collector's Box and Atreides Battle Rifle Skin

    Runner Up Prize

    Six runner ups will receive the Dune: Awakening Collector's box from Madrinas worth 34.99 USD and the Atreides Battle Rifle Skin. Two runner ups each for the Atreides, Harkonnen, and Neutral bases will be chosen.

    Honorable Mention Prize: Atreides Battle Rifle Skin

    Honorable Mention Prize

    Bases who stood out during the contest will receive an Atreides Battle Rifle Skin in-game reward. There is no specific number for each category for this prize, so most players can try to go for this reward!

    How to Get Atreides Battle Rifle

    Winner List Announcement

    Winners will be announced on August 8, 2025. These bases will be posted on the game's Official Website!

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    Best Class Tier list PartialBest Class Tier List Best Base LocationsBest Base Locations Best Items EarlyBest Items to Craft Early
    Best Skills to Unlock PartialBest Skills to Unlock Best - UniquesBest Uniques to Craft BeginnerBeginner's Guide
    How to Import CharacterHow to Import Character Homeworld ChoiceWhich Homeworld? Multiplayer GuideHow to Play with Friends
    Fast Travel Partial.pngHow to Fast Travel How to Move Base PartialHow to Move Your Base Water Farming GuideWater Farming Guide
    Spice Farming GuideSpice Farming Guide List of ControlsList of Controls List of TrophiesTrophy Guide
    Best Graphic SettingsBest Graphic Settings RoadmapRoadmap and DLCs How to SaveHow to Save
    Death PenaltyDeath Penalty: What Happens When You Die? Coriolis StormsHow Do Coriolis Storms Work? Max LevelWhat is the Max Level?
    How to Repair Items TextlessHow to Repair Items How to Pay Taxes TextlessHow to Pay Taxes How to Hide Your Helmet TextlessHow to Hide Your Helmet
    How to Delete a Character TextlessHow to Delete a Character What to Do with Old GearSalvage Guide: What to Do with Old Gear Increase InventoryHow to Increase Inventory Slots
    Unlock SlotHow to Unlock Skill Slot XP Farming GuideXP Farming Guide: How to Level Up Fast Solari Farming GuideSolari (Money) Farming Guide
    How to Escape QuicksandHow to Escape Quicksand Lock or Unlock ResearchShould You Lock or Unlock Research? Research IntelResearch Intel Farming Guide
    Advanced Swordmaster Trainer Overworld LocationAll Trainer Locations Shield ActivationHow to Activate Shield How to UnstuckHow to Unstuck Character
    How to RespecHow to Respec Skills Fall DamageHow to Avoid Fall Damage How Does Radiation Work partialWhat Does Radiation Do?
    Discord Launch QuestDiscord Launch Quest How to EmoteHow to Emote Storage Circuit Guide Storage Circuits Guide
    Generator Not Working FixGenerator Not Working Fix Best Weapons to EquipBest Weapons to Equip Best Armor per TypeBest Armor Type

    Server Guides

    Server Status PartialServer Status Transfer Server PartialCan You Change Servers? Private Server RentalPrivate Server Guide

    Core Game Mechanics

    Combat GuideCombat Guide and Tips Base Building Guide PartialBase Building Guide Crafting Guide PartialCrafting Guide
    Difficulty Guide PartialDifficulty Guide PVP GuidePVP Guide PVE GuidePvE Content Guide
    Landsraad Guide PartialLandsraad Guide Hydration Levels BannerHydration Guide Respawn TimersRespawn Timers
    Upcoming ChangesUpcoming Changes - -

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    Character Creation Guide and Sharing Board PartialCharacter Creation Sharing Board Steam ID and Sharing Board Partial.pngSteam Friend Code Board Dune Guild Recruitment Board PartialGuild Recruitment Board
    Base Design Sharing BoardBase Design Sharing Board - -

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