Dune: Awakening Patch Drops – Blood Banks, Ornithopter Etiquette, and Worm-Sized Hazards!
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Funcom is testing a patch for Dune: Awakening that lets you deposit all your blood at once, and also attempts to stop ornithopter griefing, which is fantastic news for anyone who's ever been bothered by either of those things. Sandworms are getting a bit meaner, so watch your step!
Right, listen up, spice farmers! Funcom's been tinkering in the Arrakis garage, and they've just rolled out a test patch for *Dune: Awakening* that's aimed at smoothing out a few of the rougher edges. Think of it like this: they're trying to stop your base from becoming a sandworm buffet and keeping those pesky ornithopter pilots from using you as a landing pad. (Credit: Rock Paper Shotgun)
Patch 1.1.20 is currently doing the rounds on the Steam testing client, and if you've ever felt the urge to just *yeet* all your hard-earned blood and water into a purifier or cistern, you're in for a treat. Apparently, the clamoring for a 'deposit all' button has been loud enough to wake a sleeping sandworm, and Funcom's finally delivered. One click and *poof*, all your fluids are safely stored. You can even take all your water back out again... but not the blood, which seems a bit unfair, doesn't it? I reckon they're missing a trick there; maybe a blood-wine feature is in order?
But that's not all, mate. Those chaotic ornithopter pile-ups are also getting addressed. Seems some cheeky players were using swarms of 'thopters to grief carrier ornithopters. The solution? Bumping physics! Now, colliding ornithopters will get a wee shove to separate them. So, while you might miss those accidental head-on collisions (who am I kidding? No one will), it should put an end to the aerial harassment. To encourage testing, Funcom's even handing out free top-tier vehicles to testers who've already made a character. Fair dinkum!
Of course, there are a few downsides. Those cozy spice and flour sand fields in Hagga Basin that were previously safe from sandworm shenanigans? Not anymore. Shai-Hulud is moving in, so you'll need to watch your step. And speaking of worms, bumping into one during its animations will now result in instant death or vehicle obliteration. Ouch. (Credit: Rock Paper Shotgun)
On the plus side, Funcom is fiddling with the economy, lowering prices on things like melange spiced beer, spiced wine, spiced liquor, and even napalm. A crafty way to boost sales, eh? Sounds like someone's planning a party... (please drink responsibly, especially the napalm).
Oh, and one last thing: if you've built a pentashield without proper support, prepare for a collapse! Funcom's cracking down on unsupported structures, so make sure your defenses are up to code. The full patch is slated to go live on August 12th, so you've got time to make adjustments.
So, what does all this mean? Well, it looks like Funcom is actively listening to player feedback and trying to improve the *Dune: Awakening* experience. The focus on quality-of-life improvements, like the blood deposit button, and addressing griefing tactics shows they're committed to building a fair and engaging world. Just watch out for those sandworms!
Tags: Dune: Awakening, Patch Notes, Funcom, Survival MMO, Sandworms
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun