Dune: Awakening Beta LAN Party Goes Global

Dune: Awakening will host an expansive beta weekend featuring a global LAN party event. Continue reading for details about the upcoming playtest and participation methods.

Dune: Awakening Major Beta Weekend

New Story Trailer and Beta Weekend Revealed

Dune: Awakening progresses toward launch with a significant beta weekend. Funcom's April 25 announcement detailed plans for a global testing event, accompanied by a new cinematic trailer showcasing narrative elements.

The open beta will feature unrestricted sharing permissions, allowing participants to stream and discuss their experiences freely. The announcement states: "Experience the first 20 hours of gameplay including most of Act 1's narrative, giving you early access to both the gameplay and storyline."

Interested players can gain access by wishlisting the game on Steam or obtaining beta codes during the May 10 global broadcast. Additional participation details will follow.

Worldwide LAN Event on May 10

Funcom will simultaneously stream a global LAN party from London and PAX East locations on May 10. The broadcast begins at 12 PM PDT / 3 PM EDT / 9 PM CEST on their official Twitch channel.

The event features live gameplay from international participants, developer commentary, and competitive matches between content creators.

Viewers can obtain beta keys during the stream for immediate weekend access. Preceding this event, developers will host a third livestream focusing on base construction mechanics.

Dune: Awakening launches June 10, 2025 for PC, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions following at a later date. For ongoing updates, explore our related coverage below.