Get ready for an epic journey through the sands of Arrakis as Dune: Awakening gears up for its large-scale beta weekend, complete with a thrilling global LAN party. Dive into the details of this upcoming event and discover 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 accelerating toward its launch with an eagerly awaited large-scale beta weekend. On April 25, Funcom took to their official website to announce a dedicated weekend for *Dune: Awakening’s* global beta test. Alongside this exciting news, they unveiled a new trailer packed with cinematic cutscenes and intriguing story snippets, giving players a glimpse into the narrative they can expect.The beta test promises to welcome a significant influx of new players and, unlike previous closed betas, will not be bound by an NDA. This means participants are free to share their adventures and even stream them online. According to the announcement, "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 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 scheduled for May 10. Keep an eye out for more details on the beta soon.
Global LAN Party on May 10
Mark your calendars for May 10, when Funcom hosts a Global Dune: Awakening LAN party, broadcasting 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 the official Funcom Twitch channel. Here's a handy timetable to help you tune in at the right time, no matter where you are:
During the broadcast, viewers will get a chance to see hosts traveling to different locations worldwide to watch players in action. Lead developers will be on hand to discuss the game, and content creators will engage in an exhilarating in-game showdown.
The excitement doesn't stop there—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 also 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 subsequent releases planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. Stay updated with the latest news by checking out our comprehensive article below!
