Dune: Awakening Beta Weekend Features Global LAN Party

Get ready for an exciting event with Dune: Awakening as they announce a large-scale beta weekend that includes a global LAN party. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming 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 an exciting large-scale beta weekend. On April 25, Funcom announced via their official website that they will dedicate a weekend to Dune: Awakening's global beta test. Alongside this announcement, they released a captivating new trailer showcasing the game's cinematic cutscenes and intriguing story snippets.

The beta test is designed to welcome a significant number of new players and, unlike previous closed betas, will not be under an NDA. This means players can freely share their experiences and even stream their gameplay online. The official post states, "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 join the beta weekend, players can wishlist and request access on Dune: Awakening’s Steam page or secure Beta codes during the game’s global broadcast on May 10. Keep an eye out for more details about the beta soon.

Global LAN Party on May 10

On May 10, Funcom will host a global Dune: Awakening LAN party, broadcasting 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. Check the timetable below to find the start time in your region:

During the broadcast, hosts will travel to various locations worldwide to showcase players in action. Lead developers will be on hand to discuss the game, and content creators will engage in thrilling in-game competitions.

Tens of thousands of Beta keys will be distributed during the broadcast, offering immediate access to the beta weekend. Just a few days prior, 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 releases to follow at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. Stay updated with the latest news on the game by checking out our article below!