Dune: Awakening won’t escalate the danger posed by static compactors, reversing a modification before its release. The MMO has faced numerous challenges since its launch earlier this summer, but developers have been responsive to player feedback in most instances. In this case, Dune: Awakening has corrected a contentious alteration prior to its implementation.

Static compactors, essential equipment for harvesting Spice and Flour Sand in the game, come with a caveat. While they allow players to gather resources more efficiently, they also attract sandworms, necessitating careful use to avoid mishaps. Funcom had initially intended to heighten the risk associated with these tools in an upcoming patch but walked back this decision after receiving player criticism.

Dune: Awakening Retracts Compactor Risk Increase Before Patch 1.1.20

The anticipated Dune: Awakening 1.1.20 update features several significant changes, including a rise in threat level for the static compactor. Details about the planned change were somewhat ambiguous in the patch notes, leading to backlash from fans who argued that the tools were already perilous enough. An announcement on the game’s official Discord, highlighted by Reddit user Original_Drexia, confirmed that developers had acknowledged the feedback and decided not to include the risk level adjustment in version 1.1.20.

Players on Reddit expressed gratitude for the developers’ responsiveness, although it remains to be seen how the community will react to the rest of the August 12 changes. Funcom’s quick response to player feedback is encouraging, especially considering that not all updates have been well received. A July 2025 update that inadvertently caused players to lose in-game items prompted the company to begin compensating affected Dune: Awakening users.