Dune: Awakening Developers Explain Sandworm Behavior

In Dune: Awakening, sandworms are a formidable force of nature, not controllable entities. Unlike in Frank Herbert's novels where characters use thumpers to summon them, this mechanic is absent from the game.

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Sandworms are independent NPCs, programmed with their own patrol routes and behaviors. You can't summon one to attack opponents. However, actions like moving through the sand or using a thumper might attract their attention, though there's no guarantee.

Riding sandworms, a staple of Fremen culture in the books and films, is currently unavailable in Dune: Awakening. The developers attribute this omission to constraints from the Dune film franchise.

Future updates may add more Fremen-related content, potentially including worm-riding. For now, this iconic aspect of the Dune universe remains unconfirmed for the game.

Dune: Awakening launches on PC May 20th, with console versions to follow.