Fresh off the heels of its open beta weekend, *Dune: Awakening* has found itself in the spotlight—not for the right reasons. During the Global LAN Party livestream on May 10, players uncovered a game-breaking exploit that allows for indefinite stunlock in PvP combat. This discovery quickly gained traction, especially during high-profile streams by personalities like Tyler1 and Shroud.

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The Stunlock Exploit That Broke PvP

During the beta test, players realized they could keep opponents perpetually stunned by spamming quick knife attacks while their target had no stamina remaining. This rendered enemies completely helpless—unable to counter, use abilities, or even flee the encounter. The mechanic essentially turned balanced PvP into a one-sided beatdown, raising serious concerns about fairness and competitive integrity.

The exploit was most notably showcased during live streams, drawing widespread attention from both fans and developers alike. While the bug might seem like just another quirky find in an early beta, its impact on core gameplay made it impossible to ignore.

Funcom Confirms Fix is in the Works

Thankfully, the team at Funcom was quick to respond. During the same livestream where the exploit was exposed, World Director Jeff Gagné and Lead Producer Ole Andreas Haley acknowledged the issue head-on. They assured viewers that this wasn’t an oversight but rather a known problem already flagged for correction before launch.

"We got this covered. It's not like 'Oh my god, we haven't thought about it.' It's already going away."

With the open beta now concluded, the developers have gathered valuable feedback and critical insights to refine the experience ahead of the official release. Fans can rest easy knowing that balance remains a top priority as the game approaches its June 10, 2025 launch date for PC, with console versions (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S) to follow at a later, unannounced date.

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