From September 22 to September 29, the Battle for Control of Arrakis commences! Dune: Awakening Twitch streamers will rally beneath the banners of House Atreides and House Harkonnen in a week-long event in support of charity: water.
Watch creators brave the dangers of Arrakis, complete challenges, earn XP, and fight to raise their House’s Influence. Every action counts as the two Great Houses compete - not just for dominance, but to help unlock real-world donations to bring clean and safe water to communities around the world. Who knows the importance of water better than the Dune: Awakening community?
About charity: water
charity: water is a nonprofit organization working to bring clean, safe water to communities around the world. Since 2006, it has pursued an ambitious goal: to help end the global water crisis.
They work with local partners and with the support of communities around the world, charity: water helps fund sustainable water projects for people who need them most.
A Battle for House Influence
Participating streamers will choose a side: the honorable House Atreides or the ruthless House Harkonnen.
Throughout the campaign, creators will play Dune: Awakening and complete in-game challenges to earn XP for their chosen House. That XP contributes to House Influence, advancing Atreides and Harkonnen toward community milestones.
Stream overlays created by GetRekt will bring the rivalry directly to each livestream, so viewers can follow the campaign’s progress and see how their House is faring throughout the week.
Nitrado, provider of premium hosting services, is lending a hand supporting this initiative with a dedicated Dune: Awakening infrastructure for the Twitch streamers.
Viewers Can Shape the Fight
This is not a battle fought by streamers alone. At select moments during participating livestreams, viewers will be able to interact with the event system and help their favorite creators earn additional XP. Use chat commands at key moments to support your chosen House and help push Atreides or Harkonnen toward the next Influence milestone. Every completed milestone brings the community closer to new rewards - and to unlocking charitable donations.
Unlock Cosmetics and Donations
As the total House Influence rises, the event will reach multiple milestones unlocking giveaways for streamers. Viewers will be able to get the Raiders of the Broken Land DLC or a range of new and returning in-game cosmetic items:
Atreides Battle Rifle Skin
Maula Pistol Richese Skin
Atreides Warship Carving Wall Decoration
A Memory of Pain Mural
Once a giveaway is unlocked, streamers will decide when they want to trigger the giveaways on their channel.
More importantly, the milestones will also unlock guaranteed charity donations from Funcom. When the community reaches a qualifying Influence threshold, it unlocks a donation to charity: water. Together, we can unlock up to $20,000 USD in donations over the course of the campaign.
Whether you stand with the Duke or embrace the Baron’s ambition, your participation can help turn the struggle for Arrakis into meaningful support beyond the desert.
How to Take Part
Tune in to participating Dune: Awakening Twitch streams between September 22 and 29.
Watch creators complete challenges and build Influence for their House.
Be active in chat and engage in viewer interactions when called for during livestreams.
Follow the event’s progress as milestones unlock cosmetic giveaways and charity: water donations.
Watch streamers battle for control of Arrakis, support their efforts through live chat interactions and help turn the glory gained on Arrakis into a real-world impact!
Let’s help others stay hydrated!