Dune: Awakening's sandworms: a force of nature, not a player's tool. Unlike the novels, players can't summon sandworms at will using thumpers. Instead, these colossal creatures are integrated NPCs with programmed behaviors, patrol routes, and schedules.
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While you can't directly summon them, actions like traversing the sand or using a thumper might attract a sandworm's attention. However, this isn't guaranteed. Furthermore, riding sandworms, a hallmark of Freman culture, is currently absent. The developers attribute this omission to considerations from the Dune film franchise.
Future updates might introduce more Freman-centric content, potentially including worm-riding. For now, this iconic element remains unavailable.
Dune: Awakening launches on PC May 20th, with console releases to follow.
