Running a private Dune: Awakening server gives players more control over how they experience Arrakis. Some server-side settings, such as resource multipliers, are synced automatically from the server when a player joins. However, a few building-related values still need to be changed locally in the player’s Game.ini file so their game client respects the server’s custom limits.
This guide explains which local Game.ini values players need to change and what each setting does.
Important: Make sure the game is closed before editing your configuration files.
Where to find Game.ini
On your PC, open the following folder:
C:\Users\<Username>\AppData\Local\DuneSandbox\Saved\Config\WindowsClient
Replace <Username> with your Windows username.
Before changing anything, make a backup of your existing Game.ini file. That way, if something goes wrong, you can restore the original file without having to troubleshoot from scratch. Future-you will thank present-you. Probably.
How to edit Game.ini
Open Game.ini with a text editor such as Notepad or Notepad++.
Look for this section:
[/Script/DuneSandbox.BuildingSettings]
If the section already exists, update the values inside it. If it does not exist, add it manually at the bottom of the file.
Add or update the following block:
[/Script/DuneSandbox.BuildingSettings]
m_bBuildingRestrictionLimitsEnabled=False
m_MaxNumLandclaimSegments=20
Save the file, then start the game again.
What these settings do
These are the local client-side settings players may need to adjust when playing on a private server with custom building limits.
Building Restriction Limits
Config key:
m_bBuildingRestrictionLimitsEnabled
This controls whether local building restriction limits are enabled. Setting this to False allows the client to respect higher custom building limits used by the server.
Maximum Land Claim Segments
Config key:
m_MaxNumLandclaimSegments
This controls the maximum number of land claim segments allowed by the local client. Increasing this allows the client to support larger claimed areas when the server allows it.
Final notes
After saving your changes, restart the game and join the server again. If the settings do not apply, confirm that the game was closed while editing the file and that the values were saved under the correct section.
Editing Game.ini is simple, but one typo can ruin the fun faster than a sandworm with a grudge.