Dune: Awakening Beta Exposes Critical PvP Flaw

Dune: Awakening concluded its open beta weekend, revealing a critical exploit that leaves opponents indefinitely stunned in PvP. Dive into the details of this game-breaking bug and Funcom's response plan.

Gamers Uncover Severe Stunlock Vulnerability

Dune: Awakening Beta Weekend Concludes

The recent open beta for Dune: Awakening offered players 20-25 hours of gameplay and showcased new features. During the Global LAN Party livestream on May 10, participants exposed a flaw allowing players to perpetually stun rivals in PvP combat.

This "stunlock exploit" occurs when players spam rapid knife strikes on opponents drained of stamina, trapping them in a defenseless, staggered state, unable to act or escape.

The issue gained traction during livestreams by prominent streamers Tyler1 and Shroud, amplifying its visibility.

Funcom Commits to Pre-Launch Fix

During the Global LAN Party livestream, Funcom developers observed the stunlock issue and promptly addressed it. World Director Jeff Gagné and Lead Producer Ole Andreas Haley assured players the bug would be resolved before the game's official launch.

Gagné stated, "We've got this under control. It's not a surprise—we're already addressing it." With the beta now closed, Funcom has gathered valuable feedback to refine the game for its upcoming release.

Dune: Awakening is slated for a June 10, 2025 release on PC, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions to follow later. Stay informed with the latest updates in our article below!