Why I Bought Items in Dune Awakening (And Why I’d Do It Again)

[jornw]

What’s up gamers,

Let me preface this by saying I’m usually a “grind it yourself” kind of player. I love survival games for the sense of achievement they give. But Dune Awakening? It’s next-level grindy. Between spice runs, raiders, and hostile weather, I hit a wall pretty fast.

After hours of frustration, I caved and bought a few items from U4GM—just enough to get my loadout and base up to speed. And honestly? It was the best decision I made in-game.

I didn’t buy anything game-breaking or unfair—just a few things to give me an edge. Suddenly I was actually enjoying the game again. Combat felt rewarding, exploration wasn’t terrifying, and I wasn’t dying every 30 minutes.

Highlights of using U4GM:

Great customer support

Fast, secure transactions

Huge range of Dune Awakening items (weapons, gear, resources)

No scammy behavior

Here's the link if you're in the same boat: https://www.u4gm.com

I know some people consider this “cheating,” but in my view, it’s no different than buying DLC or expansions. If it makes the game more enjoyable, why not?

Curious to hear your thoughts—where do you stand on buying in-game items? Have you tried U4GM or another service?