In Arrakis, players can choose whether to compete with each other for resources through dedicated PvP experiences. PvP is no longer enforced in the shared world and is now entirely optional.

Hagga Basin

In Hagga Basin, PvP is no longer enabled since patch 1.3.20.0 in shipwrecks or any other areas on official servers. All previously contested locations can now be explored and farmed without the risk of player combat.

Deep Desert

The Deep Desert is an area only accessible via the Overland map where danger intensifies, affected by a Coriolis Storm. The Deep Desert is now divided into separate instances, allowing players to choose their preferred experience:

• PvE instances: No PvP is enabled, allowing for uninterrupted exploration and resource gathering.
• PvP instances: PvP is fully enabled, offering increased rewards to compensate for the added risk.

Players select their preferred instance before entering, making PvP participation a deliberate choice rather than a forced encounter. The PvP version has increased mining yield and spice harvesting by 2.5.

PvP is now entirely optional in Dune: Awakening. Players who prefer not to engage in PvP can access all core gameplay systems and resources through PvE activities.