Get ready for an epic adventure in the sands of Arrakis! Dune: Awakening is gearing up for an exciting large-scale beta weekend, complete with a global LAN party. Here’s everything 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 inching closer to its highly anticipated launch, and Funcom has just announced a thrilling large-scale beta weekend. On April 25, via their official website, they revealed that this weekend will be dedicated to a global beta test of Dune: Awakening. Alongside this announcement, they unveiled a captivating new trailer that showcases some of the game’s cinematic cutscenes and intriguing story snippets.

The beta test is set to welcome a substantial number of new players, and unlike previous closed betas, there will be no NDA. This means you can freely share your experiences and even stream them online. Funcom promises, "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, you can wishlist and request access to the game on Dune: Awakening’s Steam page. Alternatively, you might snag a Beta code during the game’s global broadcast on May 10. Keep an eye out for more detailed information about the beta coming soon.

Global LAN Party on May 10

Adding to the excitement, Funcom is organizing a Global Dune: Awakening LAN party. The event will be broadcast live from both London and PAX East on May 10 at 12 PM PDT / 3 PM EDT / 9 PM CEST / 8 PM BST via their official Twitch channel. Here’s the schedule to help you tune in at the right time in your region:

During this global event, hosts will travel to different locations worldwide to showcase players immersed in the game. Lead developers will be on hand to delve into the game’s intricacies, while content creators will engage in thrilling in-game competitions.

A major highlight of the broadcast will be the distribution of tens of thousands of Beta keys, granting immediate access to the Beta weekend. Just a few days prior, 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 PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions coming at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. To stay updated on all the latest news about the game, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!