Dune Awakening Announces Major Beta Weekend: Final Chance to Experience the Game Pre-Launch

Are you itching to get your hands on Dune Awakening after all the buzz but still haven’t had the chance to play it? Well, don’t worry—soon you’ll have your moment. There’s a free open beta weekend rolling out from May 9 to May 12, and it’s just around the corner.

To dive in, you need to either add the game to your wishlist before May 9 or snag one of the “thousands” of beta codes the team will be handing out during the event. It’s an open beta, in a sense, but with a bit of a twist—you need a bit of luck to actually secure your spot. Think of it as a door slightly ajar, inviting yet selective.

Interestingly, this beta lands just a few days ahead of the originally planned release date of May 15. The launch was pushed back, giving the development team at Funcom extra time to fine-tune everything for a polished experience when the full game drops.

During the beta, players will have the chance to delve into the first two regions, which should offer a good taste of what’s to come—around 20 hours’ worth, if you explore thoroughly. You’ll get to check out some Research Facilities, experiment with early class abilities, and engage in a little PvP action at ship crash sites. It’s like a tempting appetizer of what’s in store. If you’re curious about our take, we’ve got a fresh preview of Dune Awakening that dives into this very slice of the game.

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