Dune: Awakening Beta Weekend Features Global LAN Party

Get ready for an exciting adventure on the sands of Arrakis! Dune: Awakening is gearing up for its launch with a thrilling large-scale beta weekend that includes a global LAN party. Here's everything you need to know about this upcoming event and how you can secure your spot in the beta.

Dune: Awakening Large-Scale Beta Weekend

New Story Trailer and Large-Scale Beta Weekend Announced

The anticipation for Dune: Awakening is building, and Funcom is excited to announce a large-scale beta weekend. On April 25, Funcom shared the news on their official website, promising a weekend dedicated to exploring the vast world of Dune: Awakening. Alongside this announcement, they unveiled a captivating new trailer that dives into the game's cinematic cutscenes and teases intriguing story elements.

The beta test is set to welcome a massive influx of new players and, unlike previous closed betas, will not be bound by an NDA. This means you can share your experiences, stream your gameplay, and connect with the community. 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 participate in this beta weekend, you can wishlist and request access to the game 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 event.

Global LAN Party on May 10

Mark your calendars for May 10, when Funcom will host a global Dune: Awakening LAN party. The event will be broadcast live from both London and PAX East at 12 PM PDT / 3 PM EDT / 9 PM CEST / 8 PM BST on their official Twitch channel. Here's the schedule so you can catch the action in your time zone:

During the broadcast, the hosts will travel virtually to different locations worldwide, showcasing players immersed in the game. Lead developers will be on hand to provide insights and discuss the game’s development, while content creators will engage in thrilling in-game competitions.

What's more, tens of thousands of Beta keys will be given away during the broadcast, granting immediate access to the beta weekend. Just before this, the developers will host their third livestream, focusing on the game’s base-building mechanics.

Dune: Awakening is scheduled for release on June 10, 2025, for PC, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions to follow at a later date. Keep an eye on our updates to stay informed about all the latest developments for this highly anticipated game!