Dune: Awakening Patch 1.1.10.0 Breakdown – Exploit Fixes, QoL Upgrades, and What It Means for Players

Let’s be real: Dune: Awakening has been a wild ride. From the high-stakes spice hunts in the Deep Desert to dodging angry sandworms while getting griefed by thopter kamikazes, the game has had its fair share of drama. But Funcom just dropped Patch 1.1.10.0 on July 2, 2025, and it's a much-needed tune-up for just about every part of the experience.

So, what’s actually changed? Is the grind less brutal? Are PvP griefers finally getting shut down? And can we finally say goodbye to the infamous "goomba-stomp" thopter kills?

Let’s dive in.

Major Exploits Finally Fixed (Good Riddance)

First up, the elephant in the room: the resource duplication glitch. This thing was game-breaking. Some players were duplicating rare materials, breaking the economy, and making legit grinders look like fools. Patch 1.1.10.0 shuts this down completely.

Also fixed:

• Item repair exploit: Some folks figured out how to fully repair gear without paying proper costs. Not anymore.

• Combat buff exploit: Apparently, you could stack certain temporary buffs in ways that made you untouchable in fights. That’s been addressed too.

These were top-priority bugs that needed a fix, especially with so much PvP balance hanging in the air.

Quality of Life Gets a Boost

Funcom also threw players a bone with some much-needed QoL improvements:

Vehicle Entry Now Doesn’t Suck

You can now hop into vehicles from more reasonable angles. If you’ve ever panicked while trying to jump into a thopter with a worm charging you, you know how big this is.

Respawn System Reworked

Here’s the scoop:

• If you die in PvP zones, your first respawn has a 70-second delay.

• Die again, and it’s a 115-second cooldown.

This change adds real weight to death. PvP isn’t just a zerg-fest anymore. It’s about timing, positioning, and staying alive.

Sandworms Lurk Longer

Worms now stick around spice fields longer. This makes spice farming more dangerous (and honestly, more cinematic). It also rewards thopter crews who actually scout, not just land blindly.

Streamlined Inventory for Vehicles

You can now transfer gear and loot directly into your vehicle’s storage via the Exchange menu. No more awkward back-and-forth trips.

Streamer Mode Buffed

Sector names in the Deep Desert are hidden in streamer mode now. This cuts down on stream sniping and helps keep content creators safe.

Deep Desert Feels Better Now

While not directly in this patch, the recent PvP zone reduction (down from 90% to 50% full PvP) has really changed the vibe of the Deep Desert. Combine that with these QoL tweaks and the game feels a lot less punishing for players just trying to get their spice on without getting body-slammed by a sweaty PvP crew every 10 minutes.

Goomba-Stomping Is Finally Dead

Let’s rewind to Patch 1.1.0.15 (June 18). This update removed vehicle-on-player collision damage, aka "goomba-stomping."

Before that patch, griefers in Ornithopters were flying around just landing on people and flattening them for easy kills. It was funny until it happened to you. This change made PvP a lot more fair, and it pairs well with the rest of the 1.1.10.0 changes.

Community Reactions: Mixed But Hopeful

Some PvP purists are salty. They think the respawn delays and reduced PvP areas are too soft and turn the game into "Arrakis Simulator 2025."

On the flip side, a lot of casual and mid-core players are loving the changes. Grinding feels less like you’re constantly dodging psychos, and QoL boosts make the game smoother across the board.

A few Reddit takes:

• "Finally, a patch that respects my time."

• "Still salty about my base getting raided during storms, but the thopter fixes are a win."

• "Streamer mode update is underrated."

What Should You Do Now?

If you haven’t logged in since early June, now’s a great time to hop back in. Here’s a quick plan:

1. Farm spice near safe zones to test sandworm behavior.

2. Build or refortify your base – since attack frequency is down, it’s a good time to get settled.

3. Test PvP respawns – grab some guildies and run a few small skirmishes.

4. Fly your thopter and loot properly – new storage flow is way less clunky.

Final Thoughts

Patch 1.1.10.0 isn’t just a maintenance patch—it’s a shift in how Funcom wants Dune: Awakening to feel. They’re steering away from exploit-heavy chaos and toward something more balanced, immersive, and dare we say, fun.

Sure, hardcore PvPers might grumble, but for the broader player base, this update hits just right. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to come back to Arrakis, this is it.

Stay sharp, stay mobile, and for the love of Shai-Hulud, watch the sand.