Get ready for an exciting adventure with Dune: Awakening as it gears up for a massive beta weekend, complete with a global LAN party. Dive in to discover all the details about this thrilling event and 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, and the excitement is building with the announcement of a large-scale beta weekend. Funcom made the exciting reveal on their official website on April 25, setting the stage for a weekend dedicated to testing *Dune: Awakening* globally. Alongside this news, they unveiled a captivating new trailer, showcasing 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 are free to share their experiences and even stream their gameplay online. Funcom's post teases, "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 in on the action, players can gain access to the Beta weekend by wishlisting and requesting access on the Dune: Awakening Steam page or by snagging Beta codes during the game's global broadcast on May 10. Stay tuned for more details on how to participate.
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 a quick look at the start times in various regions:
- PDT: 12 PM
- EDT: 3 PM
- CEST: 9 PM
- BST: 8 PM
Throughout the event, hosts will travel virtually to different corners of the world to showcase players diving into the game. Lead developers will be on hand to provide insights into the game, while content creators will engage in thrilling in-game competitions.
In addition to the excitement, tens of thousands of Beta keys will be distributed 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 releases to follow at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. Keep yourself in the loop with the latest updates by checking out our comprehensive article below!
