Dune: Awakening is set to host a large-scale open beta weekend from May 9 to May 12, giving players a chance to experience the game ahead of its launch date. Participation requires either wishlisting the game before the beta starts or acquiring one of the beta codes being distributed during the event. This beta test will provide access to the first two regions of the game, offering around 20 hours of content including exploration of Research Facilities and PvP at crash sites. The full release is scheduled for May 15, after a development delay aimed at polishing the game.
What can players expect from the Dune: Awakening open beta weekend?Players can expect to explore the initial regions of Dune: Awakening, engage in PvP, and experience early abilities from various classes, providing a significant glimpse into the game's mechanics and atmosphere.
Dune: Awakening is an upcoming open-world survival MMO influenced by Frank Herbert's iconic sci-fi saga. It captures the essence of the Dune universe, offering a blend of exploration, strategy, and combat. Players will navigate the harsh desert environment of Arrakis, seeking to thrive amidst the ever-present threats of rival factions and the planet's native dangers.
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Nice to see the beta offering a meaty chunk of gameplay—20 hours should be plenty to see if the survival loop and faction dynamics capture that Dune vibe. Just hope the servers hold up when everyone rushes those crash sites for PvP chaos.
Excited to finally get a taste of Arrakis in this beta—hopefully the sandworms are as terrifying as they should be Fingers crossed the survival mechanics feel as brutal as the books made the desert seem.
Love that they’re giving us a solid 20 hours to dig into the world—hopefully it’s enough time to decide if the spice (and the PvP) is worth the grind.