Get ready for an exciting adventure with Dune: Awakening as it gears up for a thrilling large-scale beta weekend that includes a global LAN party. Dive in to discover all you need to know about the upcoming event and how you can secure your spot in the Beta weekend.

Dune: Awakening Large-Scale Beta Weekend

New Story Trailer and Large-Scale Beta Weekend Announced

Dune: Awakening is on the fast track to its official launch with an eagerly anticipated large-scale beta weekend. Funcom made the exciting announcement on their official website on April 25, revealing plans for a dedicated weekend to test the game's global beta. Alongside this, they unveiled a captivating new trailer that showcases the game's cinematic cutscenes and intriguing story snippets.

The upcoming beta test promises to welcome a vast number of new players. Unlike previous closed betas, this one will not be bound by an NDA, allowing participants to freely share their experiences and even stream them online. Funcom stated, "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, players can wishlist and request access on the Dune: Awakening Steam page, or snag Beta codes during the game’s global broadcast scheduled for 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, when Funcom will host a Global Dune: Awakening LAN party, broadcast 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 the official Twitch channel. Here’s the timetable to help you catch the action in your time zone:

During the live broadcast, hosts will travel virtually to different parts of the world to spotlight players diving into the game. Lead developers will be on hand to discuss the game in depth, while content creators will engage in thrilling in-game competitions.

A highlight of the event will be the distribution of tens of thousands of Beta keys, granting instant access to the Beta weekend. Just days before, the developers will host their third livestream, focusing on the game’s base-building mechanics.

Dune: Awakening is slated for release on PC on June 10, 2025, with future releases planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at dates yet to be announced. Stay tuned to our site for the latest updates on Dune: Awakening!