Dune: Awakening has been experiencing issues with item duplication glitches recently, which have affected player trust and the game’s economy. Funcom, the developer, has been actively releasing patches to address these issues and has confirmed that another wave of bans is underway to tackle exploiters.
Over the past weeks, players discovered multiple ways to duplicate items, causing frustration and a noticeable impact on gameplay. Just two weeks ago, patch 1.1.15.0 arrived with the hope of improving things, but it unintentionally caused some players to lose bases and equipment. Funcom apologized and promised to reimburse affected players.
Since then, the developer has pushed out several hotfixes. The latest update targets two specific exploits: one that allowed the duping of Solari currency at city bankers, and another that enabled players to use vehicles owned by others without permission. These fixes are crucial since duping directly harms the in-game economy and fairness.
While some players appreciate Funcom’s efforts, others have reported lost items following the hotfixes, which might cause some hesitancy. A Reddit thread discussing the latest patch reveals mixed feelings, but also shows that the community is hopeful, as the developers are actively responding. One player mentioned a “banwave” coming soon, and a developer confirmed that it is “happening already!”
What’s next for Dune: Awakening? It’s hard to say exactly, but with the game’s recent mixed Steam reviews, it’s clear Funcom has plenty to handle. I wonder how many more exploits might pop up before things settle down? Hopefully, the team continues to respond quickly and carefully as they work through these challenges.
Patch 1.1.15.0 Hotfix 3 Details
- Fixed a vulnerability allowing players to duplicate Solari at city bankers.
- Fixed a vulnerability allowing unauthorized use of other players’ vehicles.
