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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Dune }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Dune }}
 
|steam appid  = 1605220
 
|steam appid  = 1605220
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|steam appid side = 2807090
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id side =  
 
|gogcom id side =  
|official site= https://www.dunegames.com/
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|official site= https://dunespicewars.com/
|hltb        =  
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|igdb        = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row -->
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|strategywiki =  
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|strategywiki = Dune: Spice Wars
|wikipedia    =  
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|wikipedia    = Dune: Spice Wars
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
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|introduction      =  
 
|introduction      =  
  
|release history  =  
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|release history  = The game was released in early access on April 26, 2022, with frequent content updates. The full release was published on September 14, 2023. A day prior to the release on Xbox Series X<nowiki>|</nowiki>S, on November 28, 2023, the PC version received controller support and cross-play with that platform.<ref name="DuneSWXbox">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1605220/view/3899616281688406678|title=Dune: Spice Wars - Dune: Spice Wars - Community Update #1 Out Now! - Steam News|date=2023-11-30}}</ref>
  
 
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{{Availability/row| GMG | dune-spice-wars-pc | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | dune-spice-wars | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | dune-spice-wars | Steam | | | Windows }}
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===Version differences===
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{{ii}} '''The Ixian Edition''' includes the base game and the House Vernius of Ix DLC.
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==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported          =
 +
|cross-game bonus      =
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|dlc                    = The game's DLC introduces a new playable faction.
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|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
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|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
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{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row | House Vernius of Ix | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|steam}}\steamapps\common\D4X\options.ini}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|steam}}\steamapps\common\D4X\options.ini}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|steam}}\steamapps\common\D4X\save}}
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|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
|xbox cloud                =  
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|xbox cloud                = true
 
|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Video==
 
==Video==
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{{Image|Dune Spice Wars graphics settings.png|Graphics settings}}
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
|fov                        = unknown
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|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|ray tracing                = false
 
|ray tracing                = false
 
|ray tracing notes          =  
 
|ray tracing notes          =  
|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = true
|color blind notes          =  
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|color blind notes          = Added on 25 October 2022; protanopia, deuteranopia, tritanopia
 
}}
 
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<gallery>
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Image:Dune Spice Wars general settings.png|General settings
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Image:Dune Spice Wars gameplay settings.png|Gameplay settings
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Image:Dune Spice Wars accessibility settings.png|Accessibility settings
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</gallery>
  
 
==Input==
 
==Input==
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{{Image|Dune Spice Wars input settings.png|Input settings}}
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|acceleration option      = false
|acceleration option notes =  
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|acceleration option notes = Speed only changable for camera panning and zooming.
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|mouse sensitivity        = false
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
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|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|controller support notes  =  
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|controller support notes  = Added with Community Update 1 on November 28, 2023.<ref name="DuneSWXbox" />
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|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
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|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
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Image:Dune Spice Wars keybinds.png|Default keybindings
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</gallery>
  
 
==Audio==
 
==Audio==
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{{Image|Dune Spice Wars sound settings.png|Sound settings}}
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
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|surround sound            = unknown
 
|surround sound            = unknown
 
|surround sound notes      =  
 
|surround sound notes      =  
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|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes  =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes  =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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|royalty free audio        = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =
 
|red book cd audio        =  
 
|red book cd audio        =  
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
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|interface = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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|ref      =
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|language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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==Network==
 
==Network==
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{{++}} Cross-play between Steam and Microsoft Store versions (including Xbox<ref name="DuneSWXbox" />) is enabled.
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          = false
 
|local play          = false
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|online play players  = 4
 
|online play players  = 4
 
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|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
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|online play notes    = Lobbies are split to geographical regions; the player's region can be changed at will in the game's settings, and can optionally be ignored when browsing the lobby list.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}{{Network/Connections
 
}}{{Network/Connections
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|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
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|p2p notes          =  
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|p2p notes          = Available as a region setting.
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|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
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|direct ip notes    =  
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|direct ip notes    = Private rooms in the online lobby are possible to use, however.
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  =  
 
|tcp  =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
|windows arm app        = unknown
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|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|minOS    = 10, 11
 
|minOS    = 10, 11
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz
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|minCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 5
 
|minRAM  = 8 GB
 
|minRAM  = 8 GB
 
|minHD    = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 4 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
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|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 550
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7 2.8 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7 2.8 GHz
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|recCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 7
 
|recRAM  = 16 GB
 
|recRAM  = 16 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
 +
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 6600
 
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required.
 
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required.
 
}}
 
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}

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Dune: Spice Wars
Dune: Spice Wars cover
Developers
Shiro Games
Publishers
Funcom
Shiro Games
Engines
Heaps
Release dates
Windows September 14, 2023
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service, DLC
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres 4X, RTS, Strategy
Art styles Stylized
Themes Sci-fi
Series Dune
Dune: Spice Wars on HowLongToBeat
Dune: Spice Wars guide on StrategyWiki
Dune: Spice Wars on MobyGames
Dune: Spice Wars on Wikipedia
Dune
Dune 1992
Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty 1992
Dune 2000 1998
Emperor: Battle for Dune 2001
Frank Herbert's Dune 2001
OpenRA (unofficial) 2010
Dune: Spice Wars 2023
Dune: Imperium 2024
Dune: Awakening TBA

Dune: Spice Wars is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view 4X, RTS and strategy game in the Dune series.

The game was released in early access on April 26, 2022, with frequent content updates. The full release was published on September 14, 2023. A day prior to the release on Xbox Series X|S, on November 28, 2023, the PC version received controller support and cross-play with that platform.[1]

General information

Official Discord server
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Version differences

The Ixian Edition includes the base game and the House Vernius of Ix DLC.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC The game's DLC introduces a new playable faction.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
House Vernius of Ix
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\steamapps\common\D4X\options.ini
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1605220/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\steamapps\common\D4X\save
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1605220/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Graphics settings
Graphics settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
No option to disable.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Select from 60, 85, 100, 120 or 144 in-game.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)
Color blind mode
Added on 25 October 2022; protanopia, deuteranopia, tritanopia

Input

Input settings
Input settings

Audio

Sound settings
Sound settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, Environment, Music, UI & Voices.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Italian
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Network

Cross-play between Steam and Microsoft Store versions (including Xbox[1]) is enabled.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
4 Co-op, Versus
Lobbies are split to geographical regions; the player's region can be changed at will in the game's settings, and can optionally be ignored when browsing the lobby list.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Available as a region setting.
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP
Private rooms in the online lobby are possible to use, however.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11.4
OpenGL
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio OpenAL, Wwise
Input SDL

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10, 11
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 4 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
AMD Radeon RX 550
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References