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# Dauntless: Awakening Arrives December 5 is now on Steam
- URL: https://www.agamingnetwork.com/dauntless-awakening-arrives-december-5-is-now-on-steam/
- Published: 2024-12-09T04:20:29.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-09T04:20:28.000Z
- Author: Marcel Dee
- Tags: Made In Canada, News

The highly anticipated *Dauntless: Awakening* update launches December 5, marking the game’s debut on Steam and introducing a host of transformative changes. Featuring crossplay and cross-progression powered by Epic accounts, *Dauntless* continues its tradition of welcoming Slayers to the hunt across all platforms.

If you’re eager to dive in, here’s everything you need to know about what’s changing with *Awakening*.

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### **Key Features of Dauntless: Awakening**

1. **Steam Launch:** Wishlist on Steam to support the game and get ready for crossplay and cross-progression with Epic, console, and now Steam players.
2. **Major Overhaul:** *Awakening* is a ground-up transformation of *Dauntless*, including new weapons, levelling systems, quests, and progression mechanics.

### **What’s New?**

#### **Weapons**

- **Returning Favorites:** Weapons like The Godhand and The Hunger remain in the game. If already owned, they start at Level 10 if power surges, otherwise Level 1.
- **Weapon Levels:** All weapons now feature a levelling system up to Level 60, with Talent unlocks.
- **New Weapon Tokens:** Players earn tokens to unlock new weapons, based on previously owned weapons.

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#### **Armour**

- Existing gameplay armour remains, now levelling up to Level 20\. Previously power-surged armor will start at Level 10.
- Exotic helms become transmogs, and all Transmog Stones spent will be refunded.

#### **Lanterns**

- Gameplay lanterns are being retired, with effects moved to weapons. Players will receive a basic customizable lantern and transmogs for previously crafted lanterns.

#### **Hunt Pass Changes**

- Vault and Event Passes are retired in favour of a single season-based Hunt Pass. Remaining Vault and Event Passes will auto-complete, but rewards must be claimed manually.

#### **Cells and Perks**

- Several Cells are being removed, with replacements provided as Cell Cores containing random drops. The remaining Cells will be standardized to +1 for simplified progression.

#### **Quest System Revamp**

- All players, new and legacy, will start fresh with the main questline to introduce new systems. No items or progress (beyond reforges) will be lost.

#### **Middleman Departure**

- The Middleman’s Cell cooking system is being retired. Players with premium slots will receive 25 Patrol Keys per slot as compensation.

#### **Cosmetics and Currencies**

- Premium cosmetics remain untouched, while Aetherdust, Aethersparks, and other currencies are being retired—use them before the update!

### **Prepare for the Update**

- **Downtime:** Scheduled downtime begins December 3 at 10 AM PT. Finish any remaining season goals or reforges by then.
- **Exclusive Crowns:** Earn the Crest of the Reforged or Crest of the Committed Crowns before the update by reforging your weapons.

**Join the Hunt on December 5th**  
Whether you're a seasoned Slayer or new to the Shattered Isles, *Dauntless: Awakening* promises an exciting new era of gameplay. Wishlist on Steam, sharpen your blades and prepare to hunt Behemoths like never before.

**See you in the skies, Slayers!**

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