Dune: Awakening Beta Weekend with Global LAN Party

Dune: Awakening is gearing up for an exciting large-scale beta weekend, complete with a global LAN party. Dive in to discover all the details about this upcoming event and learn 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

The beta test is set to welcome a significant influx of new players and will be free of any NDA restrictions. This means participants can freely share their experiences and stream their gameplay online. As stated on their website, "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 the Beta weekend, players can wishlist and request access through Dune: Awakening’s Steam page, or snag Beta codes during the game’s global broadcast on May 10. Keep an eye out for more information about the beta soon.

Global LAN Party on May 10

Mark your calendars for May 10, when Funcom hosts a global Dune: Awakening LAN party. The event will be broadcast live from both London and PAX East, starting at 12 PM PDT / 3 PM EDT / 9 PM CEST / 8 PM BST on their official Twitch channel. Below is the schedule to help you tune in at the right time in your region:

During the broadcast, hosts will visit various locations worldwide to engage with players. Lead developers will be on hand to discuss the game in depth, while content creators compete head-to-head in thrilling in-game challenges.

What’s more, tens of thousands of Beta keys will be distributed during the broadcast, providing immediate access to the Beta weekend. Just days before, 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 yet-to-be-announced date. Stay updated with the latest on the game by checking out our article below!