Get ready for an exciting event with Dune: Awakening, as the game gears up for a large-scale beta weekend that includes a global LAN party. Dive into the details of this upcoming event and discover how you can join the beta weekend.
Dune: Awakening Large-Scale Beta Weekend
New Story Trailer and Large-Scale Beta Weekend Announced
Dune: Awakening is building momentum towards its much-anticipated release with a thrilling large-scale beta weekend. On April 25, Funcom unveiled plans for a dedicated weekend to test Dune: Awakening globally. Alongside this announcement, they released a captivating new trailer that showcases stunning cinematic cutscenes and intriguing story snippets.
The beta test promises to welcome a vast number of new players and, unlike previous closed betas, will not be bound by an NDA. This means participants can freely share their experiences and even stream their gameplay online. According to the official post, "With access to the first 20 hours of the game and most of Act 1 of the story, you will get a taste of both spice and story."
To secure your spot in the Beta weekend, you can wishlist and request access on Dune: Awakening’s Steam page, or keep an eye out for Beta codes during the game’s global broadcast on May 10. Stay tuned for more details about the beta soon.
Global LAN Party on May 10
Mark your calendars for May 10, as Funcom hosts a global Dune: Awakening LAN party, broadcast live from both London and PAX East. The event kicks off at 12 PM PDT / 3 PM EDT / 9 PM CEST / 8 PM BST on their official Twitch channel. Here's the schedule to help you catch the stream in your time zone:
During the broadcast, hosts will travel virtually to different locations worldwide to showcase players in action. Lead developers will be on hand to discuss the game, and content creators will compete in thrilling in-game challenges.
A highlight of the event will be the distribution of tens of thousands of Beta keys, granting immediate access to the Beta weekend. Just a few days prior, the developers will host their third livestream, focusing on the game’s base-building mechanics.
Dune: Awakening is slated for release on June 10, 2025, for PC, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions to follow at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. Keep up with the latest news and updates by checking out our article below!
