Auto-run is officially headed to Dune: Awakening, and it’s the kind of quality-of-life tweak that’s good enough to make old players reinstall, and maybe even forgive a few sandblasted mistakes.
Auto-run fixes a glaring omission
For months, players have been grumbling about the lack of auto-run in Dune: Awakening. You either kept your finger glued to a key or risked getting ambushed while trying to alt-tab. It was the kind of minor annoyance that stacked up fast especially if you were already dealing with some ill-timed power failures or base issues.
That headache is about to end. Funcom confirmed the feature is now part of the latest public test build, with a simple toggle that keeps your character or vehicle moving forward automatically. It’s clean, it’s easy, and it should’ve been there from the start.
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Why does auto-run change the feel of the game
You wouldn’t think a single keybind could shift your momentum this much, but in a world as slow-burning and punishing as Arrakis, it does. Especially when you’re trying to:
- Cross long stretches of desert without babysitting your keyboard
- Tab out to check a map or guide
- Scout enemy territory without stiff fingers
- Multitask during routine patrols or harvesting runs
It doesn’t break immersion; it makes the grind feel less like a chore.
Auto-run arrives with more than just movement fixes
Alongside the new toggle, Funcom is giving players another long-requested feature: full customization do-overs. That means if you regret your character’s look, you’re no longer stuck with it. And if fashion’s your endgame, rejoice, new trainer cosmetics are hitting the wardrobe.
Suddenly, it’s not just about survival. It’s about style and second chances.
Dune: Awakening feels playable again
Sometimes, it takes more than a content drop to bring players back. Sometimes, it just takes a button that lets you breathe. With auto-run and a fresh excuse to change your character’s whole vibe, Dune: Awakening finally feels like something worth returning to. Sandstorms pass, but petty frustrations linger. This update wipes a few away.
