Despite its linear storyline and impressive graphics,Dune: Awakening, at face value, is actually one of the largest-scale MMORPGs around. There’s a cooperative, online-play element, as well as an infinite exploration element that procedurally generates each week on Arrakis. How does this work? Well, that’s where the Coriolis Storm comes into effect.

When venturing on Arrakis, players will encounter regular sandstorms and a special brand of sandstorm known as the Coriolis Storm that has its own set of rules and mechanics. These storms are deadly and real game-changers when it comes to exploration. So, here’s everything you need to know.

A player character in Dune: Awakening traversing the desert.

What Is The Coriolis Storm?

A Coriolis Storm is a massive, planet-wide sandstormthat derives its origin from the Dune books. In Dune: Awakening, these storms aredifferent from regular sandstorms.

Normal sandstorms shift map resourcesin areas like the Hagga Basin and can damage players, vehicles, and bases if you’re not properly shielded.

A green circle and arrow indicating the Coriolis Storm warning notification on the UI in Dune: Awakening.

The Coriolis Storm is more powerful andspecifically affects the Deep Desert, which isDune: Awakening’s PvP area.

Here are the ways thatthe Coriolis Storm affects the Deep Desert:

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Eliminates Sub-Fiefs

Any sub-fief or player basethat is constructed in the Deep Desert gets wiped out during the Coriolis Storm.

Kills Players

Any player found in the Deep Desert when the Coriolis Storm hits will be eliminated.

Shifts Resources

Resources, dungeons, points of interest, and more are all rearranged and newly procedurally generated after the Coriolis Storm hits.

Fog of War

Any surveys of the Deep Desert will be null, and players will need to resurvey the area to remove the Fog of War.

While all of this may sound like a chore, remember, Dune: Awakening ismeant to be infinitely explorable. Plus, this only affects the Deep Desert.

Player bases remain intact in the Hagga Basinduring the Coriolis Storm.

When Does The Coriolis Storm Occur?

To keep Dune: Awakening feeling fresh and fun,the Coriolis Storm occurs weeklyin the Dune: Awakening servers.

Specifically,the Coriolis Storm hits on Tuesdays when the server restarts, which can vary depending on your region.

When a Coriolis Storm approaches,you’ll get a five-hour warning, even if you’re not in the Deep Desert.

So, when this warning comes, make sure you get what you needfrom the Deep Desert andreturn to Hagga Basinunless you want to risk losing all your gear.

That’s what you need to know about the Coriolis Storm! Once you’ve gotten to the game’s PvP area, you should be able toavoid the Coriolis Storm with ease.