Dune: Awakening has announced a new global community challenge titled "El Sayldam: The Rain of Blood." This event is set to run from September 25 through October 5, inviting players worldwide to contribute to a shared objective. The challenge coincides with what the developers describe as the launch of a "new and improved" version of the game.

During El Sayldam: The Rain of Blood, every non-player character (NPC) defeated by any player will contribute to a cumulative global total. The overarching goal for the community is to reach 80 million NPC kills within the event timeframe. As players collectively achieve specific milestones, various rewards will be unlocked for the entire community.

Milestone Rewards Detailed

The challenge features a tiered reward system tied to the total number of NPC kills. The first milestone is set at 20 million NPC kills, which will unlock the CHOAM Extension Floor and CHOAM Extension Roof. Progressing further, reaching 40 million NPC kills will grant the community the CHOAM Extension Wall 01 and CHOAM Extension Wall 02.

The third milestone requires 60 million NPC kills, rewarding players with the CHOAM Extension Passageway and CHOAM Extension Wall 03. The final and highest milestone is 80 million NPC kills, which will unlock the CHOAM Extension Column and CHOAM Extension Wall Round Corner for the community. The announcement emphasizes that every kill contributes to these global totals, encouraging participation from all players.

Key points

  • Event runs from September 25 through October 5.
  • Global community challenge: defeat 80 million NPCs.
  • Four milestones unlock different CHOAM Extension building parts.
  • Rewards include CHOAM Extension Floor, Roof, Walls, Passageway, Column, and Round Corner.

Source: Dune: Awakening (Steam news) · Dune: Awakening · Sep 25, 2026