Dune: Awakening Beta Weekend with Global LAN Party

Get ready for an epic adventure in the sands of Arrakis, as Dune: Awakening is set to host an exciting large-scale beta weekend that includes a global LAN party. Dive into the details below to discover how you can participate in this thrilling event.

Dune: Awakening Large-Scale Beta Weekend

New Story Trailer and Large-Scale Beta Weekend Announced

Dune: Awakening is gearing up for its highly anticipated launch with a thrilling large-scale beta weekend. On April 25, Funcom announced on their official website that they are hosting a dedicated weekend for Dune: Awakening’s global beta test. Alongside this, they unveiled a captivating new trailer that showcases some of the game’s cinematic cutscenes and story snippets.

The beta test promises to bring in a massive influx of new players and, unlike previous closed betas, will not be bound by an NDA. This means players are free to share their experiences and even stream them online. As 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 secure your spot in the Beta weekend, you can wishlist and request access to the game through Dune: Awakening’s Steam page. Alternatively, you can snag Beta codes during the game’s global broadcast on May 10. Stay tuned for more updates on the beta soon.

Global LAN Party on May 10

Adding to the excitement, Funcom will be hosting a Global Dune: Awakening LAN party, 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. Here's the timetable to help you catch the stream at the right time in your region:

During the event, hosts will travel to different locations worldwide to engage with players enjoying the game. Lead developers will be on hand to discuss Dune: Awakening, while content creators will compete head-to-head in an exhilarating in-game showdown.

Moreover, the broadcast will distribute tens of thousands of Beta keys, granting immediate access to the Beta weekend. Just a few days prior, the developers will showcase the game’s base-building mechanics in their third livestream.

Dune: Awakening is slated for release on June 10, 2025, for PC, with future releases planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on yet-to-be-announced dates. To keep up with the latest news and updates, be sure to check out our article below!