Dune: Awakening's sandworms: a force of nature, not a player's tool. Unlike the novels, players can't summon sandworms at will using a thumper.
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The developers have designed sandworms as independent NPCs with programmed patrol routes and behaviors. While you can't strategically summon them, actions like moving through the sand or using a thumper might attract their attention. However, this is not a guaranteed method.
Riding sandworms, a staple of Freman culture in the books, is absent from the initial release. The developers attribute this omission to considerations from the Dune film franchise.
Future updates might introduce Freman-related content, potentially including sandworm riding. For now, this iconic element remains uncertain.
Dune: Awakening launches on PC May 20th, with console releases to follow.
