"Dune: Awakening PvP Exploit Found in Open Beta"

Dune: Awakening's recent open beta weekend concluded with a significant revelation: players discovered a game-breaking exploit that allows them to keep enemies stunned indefinitely. This issue, known as the "stunlock exploit," has caught the attention of the gaming community and developers alike. Read on to learn more about this PvP exploit and the steps Funcom is taking to address it before the game's official launch.

Players Discover Game-Breaking Stunlock Exploit

Dune: Awakening's open beta weekend provided fans with an early glimpse of the game, featuring the first 20-25 hours of gameplay and various other features. During the Global LAN Party livestream on May 10, players stumbled upon a critical exploit in PvP combat. By using quick knife attacks repeatedly when their opponents have no stamina, players can keep their enemies in a perpetual state of stagger, unable to defend themselves, use abilities, or escape.

This exploit gained widespread attention when popular streamers Tyler1 and Shroud showcased it during their livestreams, highlighting the severity of the issue and its impact on gameplay.

Funcom Promises Fix Before Launch

Funcom's developers, present during the Global LAN Party livestream, quickly acknowledged the stunlock exploit. Dune: Awakening World Director Jeff Gagné and Lead Producer Ole Andreas Haley assured fans that the issue would be resolved before the game's official release. Gagné confidently stated, "We got this covered. It's not like 'Oh my god, we haven't thought about it.' It's already going away."

With the open beta weekend now concluded, the developers have received valuable feedback and praise, which will be instrumental in optimizing the game ahead of its release. Dune: Awakening is scheduled to launch on June 10, 2025, for PC, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S releases to follow at a later, unannounced date. Stay updated with the latest news on the game by checking out our article below!