Exploit Found in Dune: Awakening PvP Open Beta

The open beta weekend for Dune: Awakening has concluded, leaving fans buzzing about a significant PvP exploit that surfaced during the event. This exploit, known as the "stunlock exploit," enables players to keep their opponents in an endless state of stun, severely disrupting gameplay. If you're eager to dive deeper into this issue and understand Funcom's response, keep reading.

Players Discover Game-Breaking Stunlock Exploit

During the open beta weekend, players got their hands on the initial 20-25 hours of Dune: Awakening and explored various features. It was during the Global LAN Party livestream on May 10 that participants stumbled upon the stunlock exploit. This glitch allows a player to trap their opponent in a perpetual stagger by executing quick knife attacks when the enemy's stamina is depleted. The affected player can't defend themselves, use abilities, or escape, leaving them completely vulnerable.

This exploit gained widespread attention, especially after it was showcased by popular streamers like Tyler1 and Shroud during their livestreams of the game.

Funcom Promises Fix Before Launch

The developers at Funcom were quick to respond to the stunlock exploit when it was brought to their attention during the Global LAN Party livestream. Dune: Awakening World Director Jeff Gagné and Lead Producer Ole Andreas Haley assured the community that this issue would be resolved before the game's official release. Gagné confidently stated, "We got this covered. It's not like 'Oh my god, we haven't thought about it.' It's already going away."

With the open beta weekend now behind us, Funcom has gathered a wealth of positive feedback and crucial insights that will help optimize the game for its upcoming launch. Dune: Awakening is slated to launch on PC on June 10, 2025, with console releases for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S to follow at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. Stay tuned to our updates for the latest news on Dune: Awakening.