Dune: Awakening Beta Weekend Features Global LAN Party

Get ready to dive into the sands of Arrakis with Dune: Awakening's upcoming large-scale beta weekend, culminating in an exciting global LAN party. Here’s everything you need to know about this thrilling event and how you can participate in the beta weekend.

Dune: Awakening Large-Scale Beta Weekend

New Story Trailer and Large-Scale Beta Weekend Announced

Dune: Awakening is gearing up for its launch with a highly anticipated large-scale beta weekend. Funcom unveiled this exciting news on their official website on April 25, alongside a captivating new trailer that showcases the game's cinematic cutscenes and story elements.

The beta test is set to welcome a significant number of new players and, unlike previous closed betas, will not be bound by an NDA. This means participants can freely share their experiences and even stream their gameplay online. As stated in 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 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 during the game’s global broadcast on May 10. Stay tuned for more details on the beta soon.

Global LAN Party on May 10

Mark your calendars for May 10, as Funcom is set to host a global Dune: Awakening LAN party, broadcast 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 their official Twitch channel. Here's the schedule to help you plan:

During the broadcast, hosts will travel virtually to different locations worldwide to showcase players immersed in the game. Lead developers will be on hand to discuss the game's intricacies, 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, granting immediate access to the Beta weekend. Just days before, 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 PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions to follow at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. Keep up with the latest updates on the game by checking out our article below!