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Dune: Awakening Launches Open Beta with Free Access and Streaming

The beta, running May 9–12, offers a 20–25 hour preview of the survival MMO ahead of its June 10 PC release.

A Dune: Awakening character standing in front of their bike, surrounded by mostly desert and mountainous terrain.
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One of the Fremen characters in Dune: Awakening

Overview

  • The open beta for Funcom's Dune: Awakening is live from May 9 to May 12, 2025, allowing players to experience the game's starting areas.
  • Players can explore roughly 20–25 hours of content, including early gameplay mechanics, regional exploration, and combat systems.
  • The beta is unrestricted by an NDA, enabling participants to share gameplay details and stream their experiences publicly.
  • Access to the beta is available via Steam registration, Funcom's website sign-up, or Twitch giveaways, with tens of thousands of codes distributed.
  • The full PC release is set for June 10, 2025, with PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions still in development without confirmed launch dates.