Dune: Awakening won't increase how dangerous static compactors are after all, rolling back part of an update before it's out. The MMO has had its fair share of ups and downs since coming out earlier this summer, but the devs have been quick to respond to users' complaints in many cases. In this latest example, Dune: Awakening fixed a controversial change before the change even occurred.
Static compactors are a crucial tool for harvesting Spice and Flour Sand in the game, but they come at a cost. While they make it easier to gather more resources in less time, Dune: Awakening's compactors attract sandworms, so players must use them cautiously to avoid an unfortunate end. This risk makes the tools fairly risky, but Funcom was planning on making them even more so in an upcoming patch before fans spoke out against the change.
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Dune: Awakening Walks Back Compactor Threat Increase Before Patch 1.1.20 Releases
The upcoming Dune: Awakening 1.1.20 update contains some major changes, one of which was supposed to be an increase to the static compactor's threat level. While the patch notes were vague about what this might look like, fans quickly criticized the decision, saying that using the tools was already dangerous enough. Now, an update on the game's official Discord, spotted by Redditor Original_Drexia, confirms that the devs have heard the feedback and decided to keep the controversial threat level change out of version 1.1.20.
Other Redditors in the comments seem appreciative of the shift, shouting out the devs for listening to players. It's uncertain how the fan base will feel about the rest of the changes in the August 12 update right now, but Funcom responding to criticism so quickly is a positive sign. Not every update has gone so smoothly for the company, though. After a July 2025 patch caused some users to lose in-game items, the studio began issuing reimbursements to Dune: Awakening players affected by the unintended consequences.
The devs haven't been able to solve every problem players have brought to their attention quite so easily, either. While Funcom has promised to address the game's well-documented "goomba stomping" problem, some Dune: Awakening players say the griefing issue keeps getting worse, even going so far as to say griefers are "going to ruin" the game. While some players may still run into trouble with griefers, Funcom has at least made it clear that it's listening and responding to what fans have to say.
WHERE TO PLAY
Rise from survival to dominance on the most dangerous planet in the universe. Dune: Awakening combines the grit and creativity of sandbox survival games with the social interactivity of a large, persistent multiplayer game to create a unique and ambitious Open World Survival MMO.
Awaken The Sleeper
Your journey begins on Arrakis, with its vast deserts and colossal sandworms. Meet characters from the movies and books as you follow your story across Dune. Discover new allies and enemies and exploit your relationships to uncover the mystery that lies just beneath the surface of the sands.
Choose Your Identity
Craft your identity and build your prowess, from deep character creation to skills and abilities taught by specialists like Mentats and Bene Gesserit. Declare your loyalties by what you wear and become known by what you do, whether you are a specialized master or multi-talented adept.
Explore Arrakis Like Never Before
Dune: Awakening brings the epic landscapes of Arrakis to vivid life. Explore boundless rolling dunes, ancient underground Ecology Labs, and deep canyons pockmarked with caves, where bandits seek easy prey. Wander the bustling villages before braving the lawless and ever-changing deep desert.
- PC Release Date
- June 10, 2025
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Survival, MMO
- Platform(s)
- PC
