Duneborn — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Major Vehicle Customization Update + Official Roadmap | 2026-06-30 | QUICK SUMMARYIn this update:DuneBorn receives a major vehicle customization system.Multiplayer has been updated to P2P, with support for extraction maps with up to 6 players.The project has been updated to a newer engine version.Save game optimization and general game optimization have been added to support the new P2P multiplayer structure.Several fixes, quality-of-life improvements, localization improvements, and gameplay adjustments have been made.A new external feedback website is now available for reports, suggestions, and community voting.The official roadmap shows the direction of future updates.DUNEBORN HAS NOT BEEN ABANDONEDOver the |
| DuneBorn Major Update & Roadmap Coming Soon | 2026-06-28 | Hi everyone,A major update for DuneBorn is currently in its final stage of testing before being sent to Steam, and it is planned to arrive in the next few days.Together with this update, I will also be sharing the official DuneBorn roadmap, showing the current direction of the project and which areas of the game will be expanded next.The project has been quieter than it should have been, but DuneBorn has not been abandoned. This next update is an important step forward, and a full announcement will be posted once everything is ready.The update will focus on:A new vehicle customization system.Modular vehicle parts, colors, and internal vehicle |
| Update 1.0.2 — Post-Launch Improvements | 2026-02-08 | 🔧 Update 1.0.2 — Post-Launch ImprovementsFirst of all, thank you to everyone in the community for the reports, suggestions, and detailed feedback since launch. This update addresses several reported issues, introduces new systems, and improves overall balance and stability.This is only part of the list of pending improvements, and new updates will continue to arrive over time. All feedback is welcome and plays a key role in shaping the future of the game.✨ New FeaturesAdded achievement system.Added integrated in-game report system.Added controller support.Added input mapping system with optional gamepad vibration.Added new video settings opt |
| Patch Notes – PlayTest 1.0.1 | 2025-12-14 | Patch Notes – PlayTest 1.0.1New ImplementationsAdded hold-to-attack option for automatic attacks.Added the ability to select crafting quantity.Added Shift / Ctrl / Alt + Click for quick item transfer in the inventory.Reworked the mission system and progression flow.Added a progressive building system.Added new construction items for crafting stations.Added essential items for vehicle upgrades.Implemented save versioning. ⚠️ All saves will be reset in this update. If this does not happen automatically, it is recommended to manually reset saves by pressing the “DELETE” button twice in the main menu.Added graphics resolution options.Added an FPS |
| DuneBorn Playtest Is Now Live! | 2025-12-10 | Hello, survivors of the dunes!We are excited to announce that the DuneBorn Playtest is now live. From this moment on, every registered player can enter the desert, test the game, and help us shape this experience from the very beginning.This is a very important stage of development, and all feedback is welcome. If you encounter bugs, have suggestions for improvements, or need clarification about any mechanic, reach out to us directly on Discord. We are reading everything and responding whenever possible.Join Discord: https://discord.gg/rDgUHZun2g Thank you to everyone participating in this phase. Good luck out there… and try to survive. |
| DuneBorn Devlog: Preparing for the Playtest | 2025-07-14 | We are going through an intensive week of bug fixing and feature implementations, working hard to make sure the playtest experience is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.Today, I ran some internal tests on a dedicated server with a stable build, and I’m already seeing much better performance compared to the early tests a few months ago. We’re getting closer and closer to opening access to the playtest! ⚙️🎮There are still a few more days of bug fixing 🐛 and feature polishing ahead, but I’m expecting this phase to last no more than about a week.I want to sincerely thank all the players who signed up for the playtest and have been supporting |
| Duneborn Public Playtest is Coming! | 2025-07-02 | 🚨 DUNEBORN PLAYTEST IS VERY CLOSE! 🚨We’re getting closer to launching the public playtest of Duneborn — our brutal multiplayer survival experience in a post-apocalyptic desert world!🛠️ This week we’re starting internal tests, where we’ll polish the main mechanics that will be present in the playtest. Some important changes have been made to ensure the testing has maximum impact:⚠️ Important changes in the Playtest:🌐 Only dedicated servers will be available — it will not be possible to host local games or play offline. Our focus is to identify and resolve issues in large-scale multiplayer sessions.🏕️ It will be possible to defend large ca |