Dune: Awakening Beta Weekend with Global LAN Party

Get ready for an immersive experience with Dune: Awakening, as the game gears up for a thrilling large-scale beta weekend that includes a global LAN party. Dive into the details of this exciting 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 on the cusp of its much-anticipated release, and Funcom has just announced a weekend-long beta test. On April 25, via their official website, they unveiled plans for this significant event, alongside a captivating new trailer showcasing the game's cinematic cutscenes and intriguing story elements.

The beta weekend is set to welcome a vast number of new players and, unlike previous closed betas, will be free from any NDA restrictions. This means players are encouraged to share their adventures and even stream their gameplay. As stated on their site, "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 the Beta weekend, you can wishlist and request access through Dune: Awakening's Steam page, or snag a Beta code during the global broadcast on 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, as Funcom hosts a spectacular Global Dune: Awakening LAN party. The event will be broadcast live from 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 when you can tune in, based on your region:

During the broadcast, viewers will be treated to live updates from various global locations where players are engaging with the game. Lead developers will share insights and discuss the game’s development, while content creators will compete in thrilling in-game challenges.

A highlight of the event will be the distribution of tens of thousands of Beta keys, granting immediate access to the Beta weekend. Just before this, the developers will host their third livestream, this time focusing on the game’s base-building mechanics.

Dune: Awakening is slated for release on June 10, 2025, on PC, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions to follow at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. Stay informed with the latest updates by checking out our related articles below!