A large-scale beta weekend for the survival MMORPG Dune: Awakening is currently underway, offering players a chance to experience the harsh world of Arrakis firsthand. Adding to the excitement, access to this test has recently been expanded to include all players who have pre-ordered any edition of the game ahead of its planned June 10th launch.
Funcom has confirmed that guaranteed access for this weekend’s beta is being rolled out in cooperation with Steam. Players who have purchased or will purchase any of the game’s pre-order editions should find the beta build available in their Steam library. This shift opens access more broadly compared to the previous wave-based invite system, allowing a larger segment of interested players to participate and provide feedback.
Initial impressions from players participating in the beta are generating generally positive buzz within the community. Discussions on platforms like the game’s subreddit indicate appreciation for the game’s faithful adaptation of the Dune story and setting, as well as its survival mechanics, including the ever-present threat of sandworms. Naturally, as with any beta test, reports of bugs and performance issues are also being shared and discussed alongside requests for access keys.
Reflecting player engagement, the beta has seen a peak of over 17,000 concurrent players on Steam so far, a number that demonstrates significant interest in the game during this test period.
Developers have also been actively addressing issues, with recent patch notes made available that target various technical problems, including UI glitches and geometry oddities, alongside access-related matters.
The ongoing beta weekend serves as a crucial testing phase, gathering valuable feedback from a larger player base as Dune: Awakening moves closer to its official launch date.
