Get ready for an exhilarating experience with Dune: Awakening as it gears up for a large-scale beta weekend, complete with a global LAN party. Dive into the details of this upcoming event and learn how you can secure your spot in the Beta weekend.
Dune: Awakening Large-Scale Beta Weekend
New Story Trailer and Large-Scale Beta Weekend Announced
Dune: Awakening is on the fast track to its launch with an exciting large-scale beta weekend on the horizon. Funcom made the announcement on their official website on April 25, revealing plans for a dedicated weekend to test Dune: Awakening globally. Alongside this announcement, they unveiled a captivating new trailer that showcases cinematic cutscenes and tantalizing story snippets, setting the stage for what's to come.
The beta test promises to welcome a massive influx of new players. Unlike previous closed betas, this one will be free from any Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), allowing participants to share their experiences and stream gameplay. 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 participate in the Beta weekend, players can wishlist and request access through Dune: Awakening’s Steam page, or they can snag Beta codes during the game’s global broadcast on May 10. Stay tuned for more details about the beta in the coming days.
Global LAN Party on May 10
Adding to the excitement, Funcom is organizing a Global Dune: Awakening LAN party, broadcast live from London and PAX East on May 10. The event kicks off at 12 PM PDT / 3 PM EDT / 9 PM CEST / 8 PM BST on their official Twitch channel. Check the schedule below to catch the stream at the perfect time for your region:
During the event, hosts will travel virtually to different locations worldwide to showcase players immersed in the game. Lead developers will also be on hand to discuss the game in detail, while content creators engage in thrilling in-game competitions.
What's more, tens of thousands of Beta keys will be distributed live during the broadcast, offering 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. For the latest updates on the game, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!
