Your logistical headaches on Arrakis just got a massive dose of relief. The latest patch for Dune: Awakening, version 1.2.20.0, is now live and introduces one of the most requested quality-of-life features: the ability to transport vehicles with your ornithopter.
This is a fundamental change to the survival loop. No more abandoning a harvester in a remote sand sea or facing a long, perilous drive back to base after a successful spice run. You can now airlift your ground vehicles between maps, drastically cutting down on travel time and making multi-map operations much more feasible.
The patch also takes direct aim at player frustration by tackling common griefing tactics. That annoying slowdown when another player's ornithopter collided with yours has been fixed. More importantly, players can no longer block you from interacting with essential NPCs, a welcome fix that prevents trolling at key quest hubs. For those active in the Deep Desert Testing Station, the PvP and PvE zone designations have been corrected for the northern and southern areas, ensuring the rules of engagement are what you expect.
What's Next for Arrakis?
Funcom also gave a glimpse of what's on the horizon, confirming two major tools are in development that address significant player feedback.
- Base Reconstruction Tool: This will finally give builders the power to redesign their bases without having to tear everything down and start from scratch. This is a huge win for anyone who loves crafting the perfect desert shelter.
- Character Server Transfers: A critical feature for the game's social health, this will allow players to move their characters to different servers, making it possible to join friends without losing all that hard-earned progress.
No release window was given for these tools, but their official confirmation is a promising sign. As a small bonus, a new Communinet channel featuring the atmospheric soundtrack from Dune: Spice Wars has been added to the game.
How does ornithopter vehicle transport work?
While full details are in the patch notes, the system allows players to attach their ground vehicles to an ornithopter for aerial transport. This is a game-changer for moving specialized vehicles like harvesters or combat buggies across the vast deserts of Arrakis, saving a tremendous amount of time and risk.