If you've already mastered the sands of Arrakis, get ready, because the fight just got bigger. Dune: Imperium – Rise of Ix is the first expansion to the award-winning base game, and it doesn't hold back. Conflict now spreads across the entire Imperium, bringing new layers of strategy that will keep any player on their toes. The biggest addition is the arrival of three new Great Houses, each with leaders possessing unique abilities, forcing you to adapt your tactics based on who is at the table.

But the real technological leap comes from the planet Ix. Now, you can acquire technological innovations that provide permanent and powerful advantages, shifting the dynamics of how you manage your resources and actions. And if you thought ground control was hard enough, imagine now having to deal with Dreadnoughts—colossal warships that dominate the skies of Arrakis and can flip the game in the blink of an eye. Additionally, the expansion introduces infiltrators, subtle agents that allow for stealthy maneuvers to outsmart opponents before they even realize what hit them.

For those seeking the ultimate experience, the expansion offers the 'Epic' game mode. This is where things get serious: matches become more intense, the stakes are higher, and the tension is constant. It's the perfect choice for a group that already knows the basic rules and wants a more robust and complex challenge. Basically, Rise of Ix takes everything that made the base game incredible and injects it with steroids, adding tactical depth and new paths to victory. If you love politics, betrayal, and the feeling of crafting a master plan while trying not to be backstabbed, this expansion is a must-have.