Dune: Awakening Beta Weekend with Global LAN Party

Dune: Awakening is gearing up for an exciting large-scale beta weekend, complete with a global LAN party. Dive into the details of this upcoming event and find out 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

Get ready for an immersive experience as Dune: Awakening prepares for its launch with a highly anticipated large-scale beta weekend. Funcom unveiled this exciting news on their official website on April 25, setting the stage for a weekend dedicated to the global beta test of Dune: Awakening. Alongside this announcement, they released a captivating new trailer showcasing cinematic cutscenes and intriguing story snippets from the game.

The beta test promises to be a significant event, welcoming a substantial number of new players. Unlike previous closed betas, this one will have no NDA, allowing participants to freely share their experiences and even stream their gameplay online. According to 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 the Beta weekend, players can wishlist and request access through Dune: Awakening’s Steam page, or keep an eye out for Beta codes during the game's global broadcast on May 10. Stay tuned for more details about the beta.

Global LAN Party on May 10

Adding to the excitement, Funcom will host a Global Dune: Awakening LAN party, broadcasting live from both London and PAX East on May 10 at 12 PM PDT / 3 PM EDT / 9 PM CEST / 8 PM BST on their official Twitch channel. Below is the schedule to help you find the perfect time to tune in from your region:

During the event, the hosts will travel virtually to different locations worldwide to connect with players immersed in the game. Lead developers will be on hand to provide insights and discussions about the game, while content creators will engage in thrilling in-game competitions.

The broadcast will also be a golden opportunity for fans, as tens of thousands of Beta keys will be distributed, granting immediate access to the Beta weekend. Leading up to this event, the developers will showcase the game’s base-building mechanics in their third livestream just a few days prior.

Dune: Awakening is slated for release on June 10, 2025, for PC, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions following at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. Keep yourself updated with the latest news on the game by checking out our article below!