"Dune: Awakening Beta Weekend with Global LAN Party"

Get ready for an epic gaming experience with Dune: Awakening as it gears up for a thrilling large-scale beta weekend, complete with a global LAN party. Dive into the details of this exciting event and discover how you can join the action.

Dune: Awakening Large-Scale Beta Weekend

New Story Trailer and Large-Scale Beta Weekend Announced

As Dune: Awakening inches closer to its highly anticipated launch, Funcom has announced an exhilarating large-scale beta weekend. On April 25, through their official website, Funcom revealed that this weekend will be dedicated to testing Dune: Awakening on a global scale. Alongside this announcement, they unveiled a captivating new trailer that showcases cinematic cutscenes and intriguing story snippets from the game.

The upcoming beta test is set to welcome a massive influx of new players. Unlike previous closed betas, this test will not be under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), allowing participants to freely share their experiences and even stream gameplay online. The official announcement 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 secure your spot in the Beta weekend, you can wishlist and request access on the game's Steam page or look out for Beta codes during the global broadcast on May 10. Stay tuned for more detailed information on the beta soon.

Global LAN Party on May 10

Adding to the excitement, Funcom is hosting a Global Dune: Awakening LAN party. This event will be broadcast live from both London and PAX East on May 10 at 12 PM PDT / 3 PM EDT / 9 PM CEST / 8 PM BST on their official Twitch channel. Refer to the timetable below to see when the stream kicks off in your region:

Throughout the event, hosts will travel virtually to different parts of the world to engage with players enjoying the game. Lead developers will be on hand to share insights and discuss the game's development, while content creators will compete head-to-head in thrilling in-game challenges.

During the broadcast, tens of thousands of Beta keys will be distributed, granting immediate access to the Beta weekend. Just days before the LAN party, 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 arriving at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. To keep up with the latest updates on the game, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!