: This version utilized a "Spice Tax" or "Imperial Basin Levy" system that forced players to constantly balance selling spice for Solari (gold) versus stockpiling it to appease the Spacing Guild and the Landsraad.
: The "Hegemony" system was the primary way to track overall progress. Reaching specific thresholds unlocked unique faction bonuses, such as the Atreides' ability to peacefully annex villages or the Harkonnens' use of "Sacrifice" to boost industrial output. Evolution to Full Release
: The game eventually added legendary figures like Duncan Idaho and Gurney Halleck as playable hero units on the battlefield.
: House Corrino (the Emperor) and House Ecaz were added in later major updates.
: The Landsraad council was a central pillar in this build. Every few in-game weeks, players voted on resolutions that could cripple an opponent’s production or bolster their own diplomatic standing.
: A massive solo campaign mode was introduced, providing a narrative-driven way to conquer the planet.
The file represents a specific historical snapshot of Dune: Spice Wars during its early development phase in 2022. This version was part of the "Air & Sand" update cycle, a pivotal moment when Shiro Games began expanding the game from a focused 4X (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate) strategy title into a more complex tactical experience. Context of Version 0.3.13