Discovering the Stunlock Exploit in Dune: Awakening's Open Beta

The open beta weekend for Dune: Awakening has recently concluded, providing fans with a thrilling taste of the game's initial 20-25 hours. Amidst the excitement, a significant exploit was uncovered during the Global LAN Party livestream on May 10, which has the potential to disrupt PvP gameplay.

Players Uncover Game-Breaking Stunlock Exploit

During the open beta, players stumbled upon a "stunlock exploit" that allows them to keep their opponents in a perpetual state of stun. This exploit occurs when a player uses quick knife attacks on an enemy who has depleted their stamina. The targeted player becomes unable to defend themselves, use abilities, or escape, effectively rendering them helpless.

This issue gained widespread attention when popular streamers like Tyler1 and Shroud encountered it during their livestreams, highlighting the severity of the exploit to the community.

Funcom's Response and Commitment to a Fix

The developers at Funcom were quick to respond to the exploit during the Global LAN Party livestream. Both Dune: Awakening World Director Jeff Gagné and Lead Producer Ole Andreas Haley assured players that the issue would be resolved before the game's official launch.

Gagné confidently stated, "We got this covered. It's not like 'Oh my god, we haven't thought about it.' It's already going away." The feedback gathered during the open beta weekend has been invaluable, allowing the team to refine the game ahead of its anticipated release.

Looking Forward to Dune: Awakening's Release

Dune: Awakening is slated for release on June 10, 2025, for PC, with subsequent releases planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. To keep up with the latest developments and news about the game, be sure to check out our dedicated article below!