In Dune: Awakening's MMO, the enigmatic Sandworm unexpectedly disappeared, confounding players, yet rejoice, it's reappeared once more.
In the world of Dune: Awakening, the tranquil sandy expanse of Arrakis has been missing something - the mighty sandworms. A renowned fixture of the desert, these colossal critters were suspiciously absent as players embarked on their pre-launch journey.
Since the early birds with pre-orders stepped into the game on June 5, a few days before the official launch on June 10, they couldn't shake off the gnawing sense that those titanic worms were nowhere to be seen.
Initially, the quiet absence of the sandworms led to whispers - potential hints of underhanded antics, a known issue in multiplayer games, especially when they first hit the virtual grounds. But it seemed implausible as these sandworms are environmental entities, adding a touch of intrigue to the mystery at hand.
To squash the rumors and set the record straight, Funcom, the game's developer, issued a statement. Those grand creatures are indeed vanished, but they'll resume their place beneath the burning desert sands before you can say "Fear is the mind-killer."
Taking to the official Discord, the team declared, "We're aware that Shai-Hulud is currently AWOL. We've got our sleeves rolled up and we'll have them back prowling the sands soon."
Some speculate that the worms had somehow fallen victim to a software glitch, potentially contributing to their removal. Reports suggest the worms were causing ruckus, attacking bases in zones designated as safe havens.
Apart from the buzz around a possible hacking scenario, the players took the opportunity to let loose. Zipping across the drifter-less desert and generating memes about cruising through without the peril of being swallowed by a humongous version of creatures such as those from the movie Tremors.
Getting engulfed would result in the loss of all the loot you possessed at the time – a potentially grave health hazard. But, given that Arrakis is well-known for its perils, it's a risk that comes with the territory. Thankfully, the issue seems to have since been fixed, as more and more videos emerge showing the sandworms' resurgence.
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In the midst of the player's discussion, talk of underhanded antics arose due to the absence of sandworms in the game world of Dune: Awakening. Funcom, the game's developer, issued a statement addressing the issue, stating that the sandworms were indeed absent but would return soon. Speculations surfaced about the worms falling victim to a software glitch, causing them to attack bases in safe zones.
Taking advantage of the situation, players generated humorous memes about dashing through the deserts without the fear of being swallowed by giant sandworms, similar to those seen in the movie Tremors. The absence of the sandworms posed a potential loss of loot, but given the perils of Arrakis, it was a risk worth taking. Fortunately, the issue seemed to have been resolved, with increasing videos of sandworms returning to the game.
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