Dune: Awakening Beta Weekend with Global LAN Party

Dune: Awakening is set to ignite the gaming community with an exhilarating large-scale beta weekend, culminating in a global LAN party. Dive in to discover how you can participate in this exciting event and 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 ramping up the excitement as it approaches its launch with an upcoming large-scale beta weekend. Funcom, the developers behind the game, announced this thrilling news on their official website on April 25. Not only will this weekend be dedicated to testing Dune: Awakening on a global scale, but they've also released a new trailer showcasing cinematic cutscenes and intriguing story snippets that fans won't want to miss.

The beta test is set to welcome a massive influx of new players, and unlike previous closed betas, there will be no NDA. This means players are free to share their experiences and even stream their gameplay online. As stated 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 secure your spot in the Beta weekend, you can wishlist and request access on Dune: Awakening’s Steam page, or keep an eye out for Beta codes that will be distributed during the game’s global broadcast on May 10. Stay tuned for more details about the beta soon.

Global LAN Party on May 10

Adding to the excitement, Funcom will host a global Dune: Awakening LAN party, streaming 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. Here's the timetable to help you catch the action in your local time:

During the broadcast, viewers will be treated to a tour of different locations around the world where people are diving into the game. Lead developers will join the stream to discuss the game in depth, while content creators will engage in thrilling in-game competitions.

The event will be a treasure trove for eager players, as tens of thousands of Beta keys will be distributed live during the broadcast, offering immediate access to the Beta weekend. In the days leading up to the LAN party, the developers will also host their third livestream, focusing on the game's base-building mechanics.

Dune: Awakening is slated for release on PC on June 10, 2025, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions to follow at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. To stay updated with all the latest news on Dune: Awakening, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!