Funcom Responds: Dune Awakening Beta Now Open for Pre-Orders

Funcom has responded to player feedback regarding the Dune: Awakening beta by opening it up to all pre-order customers, allowing anyone who has pre-ordered the highly anticipated MMO to participate. Previously, access was limited to select players with beta codes. This final beta event is set to conclude on May 12, following a significant response from the community who expressed dissatisfaction with the initial closed beta access. Funcom aims to handle player demand effectively with numerous global servers prepared for the game's launch, ensuring smooth gameplay experiences. The change was initiated after discussions on the game’s subreddit and Discord highlighted concerns over server load.

To access the Dune: Awakening beta, simply pre-order any edition of the game, and you will be granted access through your Steam library. If you have already pre-ordered, ensure to restart your Steam client to see the Beta Weekend product listed.

Dune: Awakening is set in Frank Herbert's iconic Dune universe and offers players an immersive open-world multiplayer survival experience. Announced in 2022, the game draws heavily from both the original novels and the recent film adaptations by Denis Villeneuve. With a rich lore and complex interactions on planet Arrakis, the game promises to be a remarkable addition to the MMO genre, leveraging the source material's narrative depth while allowing for unique gameplay dynamics among players.