Get ready for an exciting weekend as Dune: Awakening gears up for a large-scale beta event featuring a global LAN party. Dive into the details below to find out how you can join the action.

Dune: Awakening Large-Scale Beta Weekend

New Story Trailer and Large-Scale Beta Weekend Announced

Dune: Awakening is inching closer to its launch with an exciting large-scale beta weekend. Funcom made the announcement on their official website on April 25, revealing that they're dedicating a weekend to testing Dune: Awakening on a global scale. Alongside this, they've released a captivating new trailer that showcases cinematic cutscenes and teases the game's rich storyline.

The upcoming beta test promises to be bigger than ever, welcoming a significant influx of new players. Unlike the previous closed betas, this one comes with no NDA, meaning participants can freely share their experiences and even stream their gameplay online. Funcom 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 join the beta weekend, players can wishlist the game and request access through Dune: Awakening's Steam page, or they can secure Beta codes during the game's global broadcast on May 10. Keep an eye out for more details about the beta in the coming days.

Global LAN Party on May 10

Adding to the excitement, Funcom is hosting a Global Dune: Awakening LAN party, streaming 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 schedule to ensure you don't miss out, no matter where you are:

• PDT: 12 PM
• EDT: 3 PM
• CEST: 9 PM
• BST: 8 PM

During the event, hosts will travel virtually to different locations worldwide to connect with players enjoying the game. Lead developers will be on hand to discuss the game's intricacies, while content creators will compete in thrilling in-game battles.

What's more, the broadcast will distribute tens of thousands of Beta keys, granting immediate access to the beta weekend. Just a few days before this global event, the developers will also 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 PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions to follow at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. Stay informed with the latest updates by checking out our article below!