Players eager to explore the deserts of Arrakis won’t have to wait long. Dune: Awakening, the upcoming open-world survival MMO inspired by Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi universe and Denis Villeneuve’s award-winning films, is officially launching on June 10, 2025. Before then, players will get a chance to dive into the vast sands early during a large-scale Beta weekend from May 9th-12th.
The Beta weekend promises a massive expansion compared to previous closed tests, allowing players to experience the first 20 hours of gameplay and most of Act 1 of the main story. Unlike earlier Betas, there will be no Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place. Players can freely stream, share footage, and discuss their experiences online a major step toward building hype ahead of the full release. Here is a short graphic that shows off everything that players can expect to see during the beta weekend.
Access to the Beta can be secured by wishlisting and requesting access via Dune: Awakening's Steam page, or by watching the Global LAN Party Broadcast on May 10th, where tens of thousands of Beta codes will be distributed live to viewers. Make sure to watch and secure yours!
The Global LAN Party will be a major showcase event, streamed simultaneously from London and PAX East. Throughout the broadcast, developers will provide insights into the creation of the game, while content creators from around the world face off in survival challenges within Dune: Awakening. The full guest lineup for the event will be announced soon, but it’s already shaping up to be a landmark moment for the game’s pre-launch festivities.
For fans attending PAX East in person, there will also be an opportunity to meet the developers and try out the game firsthand.
In Dune: Awakening, players are thrust into the brutal, mystical world of Arrakis. The story begins under the threat of the Reverend Mother’s Gom Jabbar, and players are tasked with surviving in a deadly environment shaped by ancient traditions and power struggles. As the story unfolds, players will walk the path of the Fremen, uncovering secrets buried by the sands and answering the haunting question: "Who are you?"
The game promises a unique blend of narrative depth and open-world multiplayer survival gameplay, with cinematic storytelling woven directly into player progression.
Pre-orders are available now, and players who purchase the Deluxe or Ultimate editions will receive a five-day early access head start along with exclusive in-game items.
With a detailed world, cinematic flair, and large-scale multiplayer elements, Dune: Awakening is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious survival games of the year. Will you be traversing the sands and trying to make your mark in the world?
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