"Dune: Awakening Beta Weekend Features Global LAN Party"

Get ready for an immersive experience with Dune: Awakening as it gears up for a large-scale beta weekend, complete with a global LAN party. Dive into the details of this exciting event and discover how you can secure your spot in the upcoming beta weekend.

Dune: Awakening Large-Scale Beta Weekend

New Story Trailer and Large-Scale Beta Weekend Announced

*Dune: Awakening* is setting the stage for its much-anticipated launch with an expansive beta weekend. On April 25, Funcom shared thrilling news on their official website about a dedicated weekend for *Dune: Awakening’s* global beta test. Alongside this announcement, they unveiled a captivating new trailer that offers glimpses into the game’s cinematic cutscenes and story elements.

The beta test promises to welcome a significant influx of new players and, unlike previous closed betas, will not be bound by an NDA. This means participants can freely share their adventures and even stream them live. As stated in the announcement, "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 directly from Dune: Awakening’s Steam page, or look out for Beta codes that will be distributed during the game’s global broadcast on May 10. Stay tuned for more details about the beta.

Global LAN Party on May 10

Adding to the excitement, Funcom is organizing a Global Dune: Awakening LAN party, which will be broadcast live from London and PAX East on May 10. The event kicks off at 12 PM PDT / 3 PM EDT / 9 PM CEST / 8 PM BST on their official Twitch channel. Here’s a quick reference for the start times across different time zones:

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

During the LAN party, viewers will enjoy live segments from various global locations where players are diving into the game. Lead developers will also be on hand to share insights and discuss the game’s development, while content creators will engage in thrilling in-game competitions.

The broadcast will also be a golden opportunity for players to snag one of the tens of thousands of Beta keys being distributed, granting immediate access to the Beta weekend. Just a few days prior, the developers will host their third livestream, showcasing the game’s base-building mechanics.

Dune: Awakening is slated for release on June 10, 2025, for PC, with subsequent releases planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. Keep an eye on our articles for the latest updates on this eagerly awaited game!