Player Finds Shortcut Through Quicksand in Surprising Discovery

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You know, there’s something weirdly satisfying about stumbling onto hidden gems in video games, and that’s exactly what happened with Dune: Awakening. This player, I think they went by Lisa_Mairy on Reddit, shared this cool shortcut through a quicksand patch near this hotspot called the Anvil. Honestly, I’ve got no idea how anyone finds this stuff! The game’s all shiny and new, just hit PCs on June 10th, and already players are sharing tips like seasoned veterans.

If you don’t know Dune: Awakening—well, you absolutely should. Funcom mixed the iconic Dune universe with survival MMO vibes. Imagine a world where the environment itself is as much a player as the people. That’s Arrakis for you, a desert so unforgiving it practically has a mind of its own. I swear, it sounds like those sandworms could be a band with a cult following. They’re a real threat and super famous, but the real kicker is the sand itself. Those quicksand patches aren’t playing around; even those fancy sandbikes people ride can’t always save you.

Anyway—oh, wait, back to what I was saying—this shortcut they found is a bit of a game-changer if you’re brave enough to try it. It’s not even marked on the map; hidden under those quicksand warning signs, a tiny, narrow path just enough to squeeze through if you’re careful—or lucky. And people on Reddit are loving Lisa_Mairy’s guts for putting themselves out there. Some folks even joked it was a trap laid by the sandworms themselves. Can’t blame them for the suspicion!

It’s not like it’s some magic tunnel that makes the whole world safe or anything. Just a little gap that, for early or mid-game explorers, can make life a touch easier. And well, it opens up the idea that maybe—just maybe—there are more pathways waiting to be found. There’s always that buzz when you think about what other secrets the land is hiding. Terrain in the game can shift the balance of power, and having a slight edge? Yeah, that’s pretty valuable.

Oh, right, practically forgot—you can check all this out with Dune: Awakening, a game built on Unreal Engine 5. Released not long ago, and I’m still kind of surprised it’s only available on PC since June 10. Feels a bit exclusive, doesn’t it? But hey, if you’re on a hunt for shortcuts—or sandworms—it’s worth a look.

What do you think? Would you risk it on Arrakis, or leave well enough alone?