Lebedev "Mighty Semchan" Semyon In Dune: Awakening sandworms will serve as a natural force rather than tools players can summon at will. Unlike Frank Herbert's novels, where characters could call upon worms using a thumper, this mechanic won't be available in the game.
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According to the developers, sandworms are NPCs with their own patrol routes, schedules, and behaviors built into the game engine. Players won’t be able to summon a worm near an enemy base to create additional problems for opponents. However, if a sandworm happens to be nearby, it’s possible to attract its attention—such as by moving actively through the sand or using a thumper. Still, these actions don’t guarantee the worm’s appearance in the area.
Riding sandworms, as depicted in Herbert’s books and popularized by the Freman culture, won’t be possible in Dune: Awakening The developers cited pressure from the filmmakers behind the Dune cinematic universe as the reason for omitting this feature.
That said, post-launch patches may introduce more content tied to Freman culture, potentially including worm-riding mechanics. For now, though, there’s no guarantee that players will get to experience this iconic activity.
Dune: Awakening launches on PC on May 20th, with console versions following later.
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