MMO gamers playing Dune: Awakening encounter missing in-game items; game developers suggest players stand idly for extended periods, promising a future resolution
In the vast and unforgiving landscape of Arrakis, players of Dune: Awakening have been encountering a frustrating issue – the loss of inventory items when traveling between maps or to Deep Desert sectors.
Funcom, the developers behind this survival MMO, have acknowledged this bug and offered a temporary workaround. Players are advised to wait up to 10 minutes after loading items into their vehicles before traveling, to prevent inventory loss[1][3]. This measure aims to buy some time while the developers work tirelessly to find a permanent solution.
The latest patch (version 1.1.20.0), released on August 21, 2025, aimed to fix a crash and specifically addressed the traveling-related inventory loss issue. However, players continue to report losses, suggesting the fix may be partial or that some edge cases remain[3][2].
Funcom's developer roadmap update from August 18, 2025, confirms that inventory and vehicle loss remain a high-priority issue being actively investigated alongside exploits and other gameplay concerns[4]. The Steam community forums also echo this, with the developers promising further updates soon[5].
On a lighter note, one player has suggested a method called "sandwalking" to travel long distances in Dune: Awakening. Reminiscent of an old Nintendo trailer for a Kirby game, sandwalking allows players to cross any distance on Arrakis[6]. Funcom is also working to address this issue, ensuring that players can traverse the desert safely and efficiently.
The author, unfortunately, finds himself in the "Traveled Too Fast" corner for the next 10 minutes, a consequence of the inventory loss issue between DD tiles. Despite the frustration, he remains hopeful, knowing that Funcom is diligently working to resolve these issues and improve the gaming experience for all players.
References:
- Dune: Awakening - Inventory Loss Issue
- Dune: Awakening Patch 1.1.20.0 Notes
- Dune: Awakening - Known Issues
- Funcom Developer Roadmap Update
- Steam Community Forum - Inventory Loss on Map Change
- Player Suggests "Sandwalking" in Dune: Awakening
