The expansion, designed by Francesco Nepitello and Marco Maggi, introduces new units for the Harkonnen and Atreides factions, adding depth to the strategic gameplay set on the desert planet of Dune. Desert War will be available in English, German, and French, aligning with CMON’s goal to make the game accessible to a broader audience.

Additionally, the campaign offers fans a chance to purchase previously released items, including the Exclusive Edition core box, the Smugglers expansion, the playmat, plastic tokens, and a new box containing only the stretch goals from the original campaign. While the Exclusive Edition core box will be available only in English, the other items will also be offered in German and French for the first time.

Interested parties should watch for the pre-order launch on Gamefound as CMON continues to expand the Dune: War for Arrakis game series.

Immersive Roleplaying in the Dune Universe

“Dune: Fall of the Imperium” offers an epic campaign that runs parallel to the events of the new “Dune” movie and draws inspiration from Frank Herbert’s iconic novel. This campaign book promises to immerse players and Game Masters (GMs) in the rich and intricate world of Dune, allowing them to insert their characters into the film’s storyline and influence the unfolding events in the Imperium.

Epic Campaigns and Adventures Await

The 144-page hardcover book is not just a supplement but a gateway into the heart of the Dune saga. It encompasses four acts, each containing three full adventures, additional story seeds, and expansion advice. The campaign stretches from the Imperium Era to the Ascension of Muad’Dib, providing detailed information on the Qizarate as a new faction and the state of the Known Universe after Paul Atreides ascends to the throne.

Key Campaign Highlights:

1. Act I – The Gathering Storm: Players will navigate through a web of vendettas as House Atreides takes control of Arrakis, uncovering deeper plots and culminating in a fierce conflict on the desert planet.
2. Act II – Muad’Dib: With whispers of a new Fremen leader uniting the tribes, players are plunged into a mission that shakes the very foundations of the Imperium.
3. Act III – Fall of the Imperium: In the chaos of halted spice production, players must secure their own spice supply while navigating old feuds and a decisive showdown with the Fremen and Paul Muad’Dib.
4. Act IV – War Across a Million Worlds: The new era under Emperor Paul Atreides brings a tumult of plots and revolutions, challenging players to choose their allegiance and influence the course of the Jihad.

Agents of Dune Deluxe Starter Set

In addition to the campaign book, Modiphius is also releasing the “Agents of Dune Deluxe Starter Set.” This set acts as a comprehensive introduction to the Dune: Adventures in the Imperium roleplaying game, offering an alternate scenario where players govern Arrakis. The box includes a complete adventure guide, character folios, NPC and asset decks, a spice harvesting system, maps, tokens, custom dice, and a free digital copy of the Dune: Adventures in the Imperium Core Rulebook.

Fans can pre-order now to dive into the tumultuous times of the Imperium, influence the rise of Muad’Dib, and decide the fate of their Houses in the universe of Dune.

This complete 144-page supplement delves deep into the secrets of the Imperium and offers new factions and campaign options to elevate your gaming experience. Players are no longer just agents of their House, but its rulers with new duties, enemies, and opportunities to discover.

Power and Pawns: The Emperor’s Court includes an in-depth look at the Emperor’s Court and the Imperial homeworld of Kaitain, a detailed analysis of the brutal Sardaukar, and the secrets of the Tleilaxu are laid bare. There are also new talents and skills for graduates of the Ginaz sword school and the Suk medical school, along with an array of new Drive options for any character.

Gamemasters will find useful notes on running political campaigns and creating complex intrigues. For players with ambition, there are tips on taking control of their House or taking a role within it, and destroying the reputation of those in their way, be they allies or enemies. Additionally, the supplement comes with a complete adventure called ‘Blood and Riches’ where the player characters must negotiate a tense conflict between two great Houses that might plunge the Imperium into war.

Along with the pre-order announcement of Power and Pawns: The Emperor’s Court, there’s also an exciting new PDF titled Kernels of Doubt. In this adventure, the Spymaster of the player characters’ House receives cryptic and vague information that requires the deployment of long-distance assets to pinpoint the origins of the message. Once identified, agents must decide how to act on the troubling new information they learn. The adventure also features dangerous confrontations and a kanly duel that may ultimately determine how the Imperium views the dangerous truth that has been uncovered. Kernels of Doubt is available in PDF format now.

These new supplements are sure to add an exciting new dimension to the already thrilling world of Dune.

From the website:

The Landsraad is the great council of the Houses that decides the fate of the Imperium under the will of the Emperor. Meeting on Kaitain, the Imperial homeworld, this chorus of powerful voices meet to make deals, craft alliances, crush enemies, and take vengeance in the halls of power. Here, whole worlds can be laid waste at the stroke of a pen and riches beyond your wildest dreams can be bestowed for nothing more than a promise of support.

The Great Game: Houses of the Landsraad is a complete 128-page supplement for Dune – Adventures in the Imperium that expands your campaign away from Arrakis into the vast and deadly Imperium. It offers the opportunity for your House to vie for power among its peers. Politic with your rivals, bring power and wealth to your House, and challenge your position among the most deadly powerbrokers of the Landsraad.

The Imperium is waiting for you, and your House, to take your place among the powers of the Landsraad. Will it be only a step from the throne or under the heel of your enemies?