Dune: Awakening players are encountering persistent connection problems when trying to enter the Wreck of the Hieronymus event area. Reports from Steam and Reddit communities indicate that the connection process freezes indefinitely at the "Connecting" stage, likely due to server overload from high player traffic. This disruption prevents access to the Patient Zero quest and the associated Scourge event content, hindering player progression and event participation. Teleportation attempts via NPC Frida to the wreck are also failing, pointing to a wider operational issue affecting this key event zone as of late October 2026.
- Connection stalls at "Connecting" stage due to possible server overload
- Teleportation to the wreck via NPC Frida is currently non-functional