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Funcom explora el ornitóptero PvP en Dune: Awakening como objeto de luto

by Violet Mar 18,2026

Dune: Awakening PvP Fix Incoming After Player Outcry Over “Goomba Stomping” Ornithopters

The long-anticipated launch of Dune: Awakening on June 10 was nothing short of a phenomenon—boasting over 142,000 concurrent players on Steam within hours and earning a "Very Positive" user review rating. But amid the excitement, a major PvP frustration has sparked widespread backlash: Ornithopters (Ornis) repeatedly crushing players with no risk to themselves, leading to accusations of unfair, exploitative gameplay.

The Problem: "Goomba Stomping" in Full Effect

As highlighted by Redditor @Bombe18 in a viral video, the issue is brutal in its simplicity:

A player dies in PvP.
They use their self-revive ability to return to the fight.
Immediately, an Ornithopter swoops in and crushes them again, often mid-revive.
The vehicle takes no damage, and cannot be stopped without a missile launcher—something most players don’t carry.

"Dune developers, I accept defeat in PvP. But being crushed by an orni that takes zero damage? No."
— @Bombe18, via Reddit

This mechanic has been dubbed "goomba stomping"—a nod to the classic Mario trope where enemies repeatedly stomp on players with no consequence. In Dune: Awakening, however, it’s not a joke. It’s a frustrating, exploitable loop that undermines fair PvP and turns victory into a matter of luck—or access to high-tier gear.

Funcom Responds: “We’re Fixing It ASAP”

The community backlash was swift and vocal. Many players voiced concern that if this issue isn’t addressed across all vehicles, the meta will simply shift to other indestructible aerial or ground units—making PvP feel unbalanced and unfair.

In a direct and reassuring reply, Joel Bylos, Chief Creative Officer at Funcom, acknowledged the problem:

"Sorry about this," he wrote. "We have people working on fixing the goomba stomping ASAP."

The use of the term "goomba stomping"—a meme-laden internet reference—was clearly intentional, signaling that Funcom understands the absurdity and frustration of the situation. The fact that they responded so quickly and with such self-aware humor is a promising sign.

Broader Concern: All Vehicles Are Immune to Damage

Crucially, the issue isn’t limited to Ornithopters. All vehicles in Dune: Awakening currently take no damage from player attacks—meaning:

Players can’t destroy enemy transports.
No counterplay exists for aerial harassment.
Vehicles become unstoppable tools for camping, area denial, and repeated stomp kills.

This systemic flaw threatens to break PvP balance entirely, especially since many players are relying on vehicles for mobility and offense.

What’s Next?

While no official patch date has been announced, the fact that Funcom has already assigned teams to fix the issue is a strong indicator that a solution is imminent.

Potential fixes include:

Making Ornithopters take damage when they crash into players.
Disabling the crushing mechanic entirely.
Introducing vehicle countermeasures (e.g., EMPs, anti-air weapons).
Implementing limits or cooldowns on aerial stomp attacks.

Players are encouraged to keep an eye on Funcom’s official channels and Steam forums for patch notes.

🌵 Survival Tips While You Wait

In the meantime, here’s how you can survive the chaos:

Avoid open areas during PvP—especially near cliffs or transport spawn zones.
Carry a missile launcher or anti-air weapon if you want to fight back.
Use terrain to your advantage—hide in ruins, use sandstorms to break line-of-sight.
Check out our full guides:

Final Word

Dune: Awakening is off to a record-shattering start—and with a passionate community and responsive dev team, it has the potential to become one of the most memorable MMOs of the decade. But a flawed PvP mechanic can’t be ignored.

Thankfully, Funcom heard the players. And with a simple, humorous admission—“We’re fixing the goomba stomping ASAP”—they’ve shown they’re not just building a game, but listening to the Dune faithful.

Stay tuned. The desert is watching. And so is the fix. 🌍🔥