Big news for Dune fans: Funcom announced another massive Beta weekend for Dune: Awakening, and it is open to way more players than before. The best part about it is probably the added fact that there is not going to be any NDA this time around. You can share, stream, and show off your adventures on Arrakis as much as you want.
Alongside the Beta announcement, Funcom also released a new story trailer for Dune: Awakening, giving us a first, closer look at the fight for survival and power on Arrakis.
The Beta will let you jump into the first 20 hours of gameplay and explore early parts of Act 1. It is all happening just a few weeks before the new release date, now set for June 10, 2025.
Beta Weekend Dates and Details
- Dates: May 9–12, 2025
- Access: First 20 hours of gameplay + parts of Act 1
- Streaming: Fully allowed (no NDA)
- Extra Info: More details on the exact Beta content will be shared soon by Funcom
If you have been waiting to really dig into Dune: Awakening, this is your shot.
How to Join the Open Beta
Getting into the Beta is pretty simple:
- Add Dune: Awakening to your Steam wishlist.
- Go to the game’s Steam page.
- Click the button that says Request Access under “Join the Dune: Awakening Playtest”.
That is it! If you are selected, you are in.
Bonus: Grab a Beta Key Through Twitch
Funcom is also throwing a LAN party stream on May 10. During the event, you can grab extra Beta keys:
- Date: May 10, 2025
- Time: 21:00 CET
- Where: Funcom’s official Twitch channel
Tune in for your chance to grab a key if you have not already locked your spot through Steam.
Keep an eye out for more Beta info coming from Funcom soon. It sounds like they still have a few surprises to share before we set foot on Arrakis.
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