Dune: Awakening Beta Weekend with Global LAN Party

Get ready, fans of the Dune universe! Dune: Awakening is set to host an exciting large-scale beta weekend, complete with 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

*Dune: Awakening* is gearing up for its launch with a thrilling large-scale beta weekend. Funcom unveiled this news on their official website on April 25, dedicating an entire weekend to a global beta test of *Dune: Awakening*. Alongside this announcement, they released a captivating new trailer showcasing some of the game's cinematic cutscenes and story snippets.

The beta test promises to welcome a substantial number of new players. Unlike previous closed betas, this one will not be bound by an NDA, allowing players to freely share their experiences and even stream their gameplay online. The official post teases, "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 to the game through Dune: Awakening’s Steam page or receive 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

Mark your calendars for May 10, as Funcom will be hosting a Global Dune: Awakening LAN party. This event will be broadcast 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 timetable to help you tune in at the right time:

During the broadcast, hosts will travel virtually to different locations worldwide to engage with players diving into the game. Lead developers will also be on hand to discuss the game, while content creators will compete in-game, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event.

A highlight of the LAN party is the distribution of tens of thousands of Beta keys, granting immediate access to the Beta weekend. Just days before, the developers will showcase the game's base-building mechanics in their third livestream.

Dune: Awakening is slated for release on PC on June 10, 2025, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S releases to follow at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. To stay in the loop with all the latest updates on the game, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!