Get ready for an exciting weekend with Dune: Awakening's large-scale beta test and a thrilling global LAN party. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming event and 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 gearing up for its launch with an eagerly anticipated large-scale beta weekend. Funcom officially announced on their website on April 25 that a special weekend is dedicated to testing Dune: Awakening on a global scale. Alongside this announcement, they unveiled a new trailer showcasing stunning cinematic cutscenes and intriguing story snippets.
The beta test is set to welcome a large influx of new players. Unlike previous closed betas, this one will not be under an NDA, allowing participants to freely share their experiences and even stream their gameplay online. As stated in their 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 secure your spot in the Beta weekend, you can wishlist and request access to the game through Dune: Awakening’s Steam page, or you might receive a Beta code during the game's global broadcast on May 10. Keep an eye out for more details about the beta soon.
Global LAN Party on May 10
Mark your calendars for May 10, when Funcom will host a global Dune: Awakening LAN party. The event will be broadcast live from both London and PAX East, starting at 12 PM PDT / 3 PM EDT / 9 PM CEST / 8 PM BST on their official Twitch channel. Here’s a handy timetable to help you tune in at the right time in your region:
During the broadcast, hosts will travel to various locations worldwide to showcase players engaging with the game. Lead developers will be on hand to discuss the game in-depth, and content creators will compete in an exciting in-game showdown.
Excitingly, tens of thousands of Beta keys will be distributed during the broadcast, granting immediate access to the Beta weekend. Just a few days prior, the developers will host their third livestream, this time focusing on the game's base-building mechanics.
Dune: Awakening is scheduled 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. To stay updated with the latest news and developments about the game, be sure to check out our article below!
