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 in to discover all the details about this upcoming event and 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 with Dune: Awakening, as Funcom has announced a thrilling large-scale beta weekend. On April 25, via their official website, Funcom shared the news about this upcoming weekend dedicated to testing Dune: Awakening's global beta. Alongside this announcement, they unveiled a captivating new trailer that showcases cinematic cutscenes and intriguing story snippets.

The beta test promises to welcome a significant number of new players. Unlike their previous closed betas, this event will have no NDA, allowing participants to freely share their experiences and stream gameplay online. As stated in their 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 on Dune: Awakening’s Steam page or keep an eye out for Beta codes during the game’s global broadcast on May 10. Keep checking for more updates on the beta soon.

Global LAN Party on May 10

Mark your calendars for May 10, as Funcom hosts a Global Dune: Awakening LAN party. This event will be broadcasted live from both 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 the schedule to help you tune in at the right time in your region:

During the broadcast, viewers can expect to see hosts visiting various global locations to showcase players in action. Lead developers will be on hand to provide insights into the game, while content creators will engage in thrilling in-game competitions.

The excitement doesn't stop there; tens of thousands of Beta keys will be distributed during the broadcast, granting immediate access to the Beta weekend. Just before this event, 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, on PC, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S releases to follow at a later date. Stay tuned to our article for the latest updates on the game!