Funcom has officially released patch 1.5.15.4 for Dune: Awakening on PC. This update is now live and requires all players to perform a mandatory client-side download to ensure their game version matches the current server state. The update focuses on stabilizing the character transfer process and correcting issues with contract rewards that have impacted player inventories over the past few days.
Technical Fixes and Character Restoration
The primary technical resolution in this update addresses Error 972, which previously occurred during character transfers. Players who encountered this error, resulting in missing characters or characters appearing at level 0, should now find these issues resolved. This fix ensures that character data is correctly processed and restored for those affected by the transfer process. The development team has prioritized this fix to ensure that players can move their characters between servers without the risk of data loss or progression resets that were previously reported by the community.
Contract Adjustments and Exploit Remediation
In addition to technical stability, the development team has addressed issues surrounding the 'Contaiment: Patient Zero' contract. The Contagion Cowl cosmetic item is now correctly awarded upon completion of this contract. For players who had already completed the requirements but did not receive the item, the developer has implemented a retroactive grant, ensuring the cosmetic is added to their accounts automatically. Furthermore, the update targets an exploit associated with the 'What the Doctor Ordered' contract. Funcom has confirmed that this exploit has been patched to prevent further abuse. As part of this remediation, any Blood Marks and Vials that were obtained through this specific contract exploit have been removed from player inventories to maintain the integrity of the game's economy.
- Patch Version: 1.5.15.4
- Platform: PC
- Error 972: Resolved for character transfers
- Contagion Cowl: Retroactive grant enabled for eligible players
- Exploit Fix: 'What the Doctor Ordered' contract patched
- Inventory Cleanup: Illicit Blood Marks and Vials removed
Players should ensure their game client is fully updated to version 1.5.15.4 before attempting to log in. The requirement for a client-side download is mandatory for all users to ensure compatibility with the current server state. No further downtime or maintenance windows were announced alongside this specific hotfix release, meaning players can jump back into the game as soon as the update finishes downloading. This patch represents a focused effort by the developers to clean up progression-related bugs and ensure that rewards are distributed as intended across the player base.