In a swift response to player feedback, Dune: Awakening developers have decided against implementing a controversial change to static compactor mechanics that was planned for the game's 1.1.20 update. The survival MMO, set in Frank Herbert's iconic sci-fi universe, continues to demonstrate its developers' commitment to community-driven improvements.

Static compactors serve as essential equipment for harvesting Spice and Flour Sand in Dune: Awakening, but their convenience comes with inherent risks. These devices naturally attract the attention of Arrakis' deadly sandworms, forcing players to balance resource gathering with survival instincts. While already dangerous, Funcom had initially planned to increase the threat level of these devices before community pushback prompted reconsideration.

The decision to reverse course came after players expressed significant dissatisfaction with the proposed changes on various forums. A developer update posted on the official Dune: Awakening Discord, later shared by Reddit user Original_Drexia, confirmed the threat level increase would be removed from the 1.1.20 update entirely.

Community response to this developer responsiveness has been overwhelmingly positive, with many players praising Funcom's willingness to listen. This incident marks another example of the studio's agile approach to game updates, though not all patches have been without issues. A previous July 2025 update caused some players to lose valuable in-game items, requiring the team to implement a reimbursement program.