Command the Desert Planet

Experience the legendary RTS that defined the genre

Lead the Atreides, Harkonnen, or Ordos in an epic battle for control of the spice melange on Arrakis. Build your base, harvest spice, and command armies of over 2,000 units in massive strategic warfare. This faithful remake of Westwood's groundbreaking 1992 classic brings modern enhancements while preserving the classic gameplay.

Latest Version: 0.98.7.1 | Windows, macOS, Linux

About Dune Legacy

Dune Legacy is a labor of love by dedicated developers to preserve and enhance the first-ever real-time strategy game. Based on the legendary 1992 classic Dune II by Westwood Studios, this open-source remake brings modern conveniences while faithfully preserving the gameplay that revolutionized PC gaming and spawned the entire RTS genre.

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Classic Gameplay

Experience all three original campaigns with authentic unit behavior, base building, and tactical combat

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Cross-Platform

Runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux with no emulation required

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Online Multiplayer

Battle your friends over LAN or the Internet with our dedicated metaserver

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HD Graphics Pack

Enjoy optional high-resolution graphics while maintaining the classic art style

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Classic Dune Legacy gameplay

Download

Current Version: 0.98.7.1 (November 21, 2025)

🪟 Windows

Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

Download Installer

7.1 MB • All PAK files included!

🍎 macOS

macOS 14.0+ (Apple Silicon & Intel)

Download DMG

7.7 MB

🐧 Linux

Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian

Download Tarball

7.3 MB

🎉 New! Windows installer now includes all PAK files - ready to play immediately! No additional setup required.

📝 What's New in 0.98.7.1

  • 🗺️ Expanded Map Sizes: Map editor now supports up to 512x512 tiles (doubled from 256x256!)
  • Pathfinding Overhaul: New path cache, A* buffer pool, and map revision system for smooth 600+ unit battles
  • 🤖 Campaign AI Restored: Classic Dune II AI is now the default opponent for authentic gameplay
  • 🚀 120+ FPS Support: VSync disabled by default for high-refresh-rate monitors
  • 💪 Multiplayer FPS Fix: Queue-stress protection eliminates FPS drops (12 FPS → 50+ FPS)
  • 🎯 Stuck Detection & Rescue: Units automatically request carryalls when blocked
  • 💾 Savegame Compatibility: Load saves as old as version 0.97.05
  • 📦 Windows PAK Files: All 18 PAK files now included in installer!

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Features

⚔️ Epic Scale Battles

Command massive armies with over 2,000 units in epic strategic warfare!

Multiplayer

Play with friends over the internet or local network!

🌐 Internet Games

Browse and join games through our metaserver

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🏠 LAN Games

Connect directly on your local network

Community

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