Get ready for an exciting event as Dune: Awakening gears up for a massive beta weekend, complete with a global LAN party. Dive into the details of this upcoming event and discover how you can participate in the beta weekend.
Dune: Awakening Large-Scale Beta Weekend
New Story Trailer and Large-Scale Beta Weekend Announced
*Dune: Awakening* is building momentum toward its launch with an upcoming large-scale beta weekend. On April 25, Funcom shared exciting news on their official website about a dedicated weekend for *Dune: Awakening’s* global beta test. Alongside this announcement, they unveiled a captivating new trailer showcasing cinematic cutscenes and intriguing story snippets.The beta test promises to welcome a significant number of new players. Unlike their previous closed betas, this one will not be under an NDA, allowing participants to share their experiences and stream gameplay online. As the official post states, "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 join the beta weekend, players can wishlist and request access through Dune: Awakening’s Steam page or grab Beta codes during the game’s global broadcast on May 10. Stay tuned for more information on the beta soon.
Global LAN Party on May 10
On May 10, Funcom is hosting an epic 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 tune in at the right time in your region:
During the broadcast, hosts will travel virtually to different locations worldwide to showcase players enjoying the game. Lead developers will be on hand to discuss Dune: Awakening in detail, while content creators will engage in thrilling in-game competitions.
Excitingly, tens of thousands of Beta keys will be distributed during the broadcast, offering immediate access to the beta weekend. Just a few days before, the developers will also host their third livestream, focusing on the game’s base-building mechanics.
Dune: Awakening is slated for release on PC on June 10, 2025, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S releases to follow at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. Keep an eye on our site for the latest updates on Dune: Awakening and ensure you don't miss out on any exciting news!
