Update:Dunes
31 July 2026 • Game update
The Dunes — a new desert biome for Kintara, teased with cacti, adobe sand settlements, and scorpions.
Source: Official X post
The Dunes is Kintara's desert biome update. Official preview media shows sun-baked sand flats, tall cacti, and adobe-style settlements under open sky — with scorpions called out alongside the cactus theme.
Source: Announced by @PlayKintara (14 July 2026) — "The Dunes, coming soon to Kintara".
Highlights
| Update | Details |
|---|---|
| Desert biome | New sandy zone with cacti and open-sky dunes terrain. |
| Settlements | Adobe / sand-block buildings appear in the preview footage. |
| Scorpions | Official teaser pairs the biome with a scorpion motif (🌵🦂). |
| Gathering / combat | Expect desert-themed resources and hostile fauna as the zone ships — exact nodes, rates, and level gates TBD from live client data. |
What's shown so far
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Sand terrain | Flat dune ground with scattered rocks. |
| Cacti | Large green cacti (some flowering) as biome landmarks. |
| Adobe buildings | Multi-tier sand structures with dark windows and wooden beam details. |
Related pages
| Page | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Emberstone | Previous major biome release (lava / Magma Brutes). |
| Wilderness | High-risk outdoor combat zones. |
| Locations | Full realm / area list. |
| Updates | All wiki update posts. |