Griefers in Dune: Awakening are targeting players in the beginner-friendly Hagga Basin region by using sandworms to attack unsuspecting victims.
These players are exploiting game mechanics to kill others, bypassing the game's PVP prohibition by utilizing tactics like planting a thumper and landing a thopter on other players.
The community is facing issues with griefing and toxicity, with some players resorting to disturbing behavior such as using offensive language in voice chat.
New players are advised to team up with friends or join a guild for safety, considering the toxic environment in the game. Funcom's responses to such reports have been criticized by players.