Players in Dune: Awakening have encountered a critical bug where a vital NPC for the Planetologist quest is absent, replaced by a glowing loading bar with a moving ring at both the NPC's station and camp locations. Attempts to resolve the issue through reloading, server switching, and cache clearing have failed, leaving the quest progression stalled. This glitch appears to be a server or client-side problem affecting NPC rendering, which could disrupt player experience and progression. Addressing this bug is essential to ensure smooth gameplay and maintain player engagement.
- NPC replaced by a loading bar at key quest locations
- Multiple troubleshooting steps have not resolved the issue