Dune: Awakening is hosting an expansive beta weekend with a worldwide LAN party experience. Discover details about the event and how to secure beta access.
Massive Beta Weekend Coming to Dune: Awakening
Story Trailer Reveal and Beta Weekend Details
Dune: Awakening prepares for launch with a significant beta test weekend. Funcom's April 25 announcement unveiled plans for a global beta event alongside a cinematic story trailer showcasing narrative elements.
The open beta removes previous NDA restrictions, allowing participants to stream and share their first 20 hours of gameplay covering Act 1's story progression. As stated: "Experience the early narrative alongside spice-fueled gameplay."
Prospective testers can register through Steam wishlisting or obtain codes during the May 10 global broadcast. Additional beta details will follow shortly.
Worldwide LAN Celebration on May 10
Funcom's dual-location broadcast (London and PAX East) begins May 10 at 12 PM PDT / 3 PM EDT / 9 PM CEST on their Twitch channel. Regional viewers should check local timings:
The event features global gameplay showcases, developer discussions, and creator competitions. Viewers can witness real-time gameplay across international locations.
Broadcast attendees can claim instant-access beta keys among tens of thousands distributed. Preceding this, developers will showcase base-building systems in their third livestream.
Dune: Awakening launches June 10, 2025 for PC, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions following later. Stay informed through our latest coverage below!
