Dune: Awakening PvP Exploit Discovered During Open Beta

Dune: Awakening recently concluded its open beta weekend, and during this period, players unearthed a significant exploit that could stun enemies indefinitely in PvP combat. This discovery has sparked considerable interest and concern among the game's community. Let's delve into the details of this exploit and Funcom's response to it.

Players Discover Game-Breaking Stunlock Exploit

Dune: Awakening Open Beta Weekend is Over

The open beta weekend for Dune: Awakening offered fans a taste of the first 20-25 hours of gameplay along with other exciting features. A significant discovery was made during Funcom's Global LAN Party livestream on May 10, where players stumbled upon an exploit that could stun opponents indefinitely in PvP scenarios.

This "stunlock exploit" occurs when a player continuously uses quick knife attacks against an opponent who has depleted their stamina. The targeted player is left unable to defend themselves, use abilities, or escape, resulting in a continuous state of stagger. This issue gained widespread attention, particularly during livestreams by popular streamers Tyler1 and Shroud, amplifying the community's awareness of the exploit.

Funcom Promises Fix Before Launch

During the same Global LAN Party livestream, Funcom's developers, including Dune: Awakening World Director Jeff Gagné and Lead Producer Ole Andreas Haley, directly addressed the stunlock exploit. They assured the community that this issue would be resolved before the game's official launch.

Jeff Gagné confidently stated, "We got this covered. It's not like 'Oh my god, we haven't thought about it.' It's already going away." With the open beta weekend now behind them, the developers have received valuable feedback and praise, which will be crucial in optimizing the game for its upcoming release.

Dune: Awakening is slated for release on June 10, 2025, for PC, with subsequent releases planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. To keep up with the latest developments about the game, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!