Funcom has announced a new contest called “Build Your Dune” for players of Dune: Awakening, offering a chance to win prizes by creating themed base buildings. The contest encourages creativity within the game’s faction settings and runs from July 14 to July 28, 2025.
For those who enjoy building in survival games, this contest is a neat opportunity to put your architectural skills to the test. It’s not just about looking cool either — winners will receive some pretty desirable rewards, including real-world and in-game items.
How the Contest Works and What You Can Win
Players are invited to build structures that show allegiance to one of three factions: Atreides, Harkonnen, or CHOAM (neutral). Your creation might be a fortress, a resting place, or any building that fits your faction’s theme. The fun part is that you can mix pieces from different factions to create something original, as long as it reflects your chosen side’s spirit.
The judging will focus only on the building’s exterior and will be based on creativity, originality, and thematic fit. The contest runs through July 28, 2025, at 6 p.m. EST, and winners will be announced on August 8, 2025.
Prizes for the Best Builders
- First Place (3 winners): One winner per faction will receive a LEGO Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter.
- Runner Ups (6 winners): Two winners per faction will each get a Dune: Awakening Collector’s Box from Madrinas.
- Honorable Mentions: Multiple additional winners may receive an exclusive in-game Atreides Battle Rifle bound to their Steam account.
Wow, the LEGO prize is a pretty cool thing to win, right? It’s kinda fun to think your digital creation might land you a real-world collectible.
How to Enter
Participants can submit their entries as photos or videos. If uploading images directly is tricky, using an image hosting site like Imgur is an option.
Submissions should be shared on social media with @duneawakening and the hashtag #DuneAwakening. Supported platforms include:
Also, Funcom is partnering with the creator of Pimp My Dune for submissions. Remember to tag your creation with “Building Contest” there.
For videos, good lighting is essential, especially if you’re filming at night. Upload your videos to YouTube and share links on social platforms with the proper tags. TikTok and Instagram are also supported for video entries.
Before submitting, it’s a brilliant idea to check the official rules and terms to avoid any surprises.
Funcom recently had to reimburse players for lost vehicles and items following a patch hiccup. It’s reassuring to see the developers taking responsibility and working to keep players happy.
If you haven’t tried Dune: Awakening yet, it’s been noted as a standout release this year. Our review praised it for setting a higher bar for game launches in a time when bugs and unfinished products are all too common.
