Dune: Awakening Beta Weekend with Global LAN Party

Get ready for an immersive experience with Dune: Awakening's upcoming large-scale beta weekend, culminating in a global LAN party. Dive into the details of this exciting event and discover how you can secure your spot in the beta.

Dune: Awakening Large-Scale Beta Weekend

New Story Trailer and Large-Scale Beta Weekend Announced

Dune: Awakening is gearing up for its much-anticipated launch with a thrilling large-scale beta weekend. Announced by Funcom on their official website on April 25, this weekend event is dedicated to exploring Dune: Awakening's global beta test. Alongside this, a new trailer has been released, showcasing captivating cinematic cutscenes and intriguing story snippets from the game.

The beta test promises to welcome a substantial number of new players and, unlike previous closed betas, will not be bound by an NDA. This means players can freely share their experiences and even stream their gameplay online. As detailed in the official 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 participate in this exciting beta weekend, players can wishlist and request access through Dune: Awakening’s Steam page, or secure Beta codes during the game's global broadcast on May 10. Keep an eye out for more details on the beta soon.

Global LAN Party on May 10

Adding to the excitement, Funcom is organizing a Global Dune: Awakening LAN party, which will be broadcast live from both London and PAX East on May 10. The event kicks off at 12 PM PDT / 3 PM EDT / 9 PM CEST / 8 PM BST on their official Twitch channel. Below is the timetable to help you find the start time in your region:

During the broadcast, hosts will travel to various locations worldwide to connect with players enjoying the game. Lead developers will be on hand to provide insights into the game, while content creators will engage in thrilling in-game competitions.

A highlight of the event will be the distribution of tens of thousands of Beta keys, 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 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 on the game by checking out our article below!