Dune: Awakening Open Beta Reveals PvP Exploit

Dune: Awakening recently concluded its open beta weekend, during which players unearthed a significant PvP exploit that can stun opponents indefinitely. Here's a detailed look at this game-altering bug and what the developers at Funcom are planning to do about it.

Players Discover Game-Breaking Stunlock Exploit

Dune: Awakening Open Beta Weekend is Over

The open beta for Dune: Awakening offered fans a taste of the game's first 20-25 hours and other exciting features. During the Global LAN Party livestream on May 10, players stumbled upon an exploit that allows them to stun their opponents in PvP mode indefinitely.

The "stunlock exploit" occurs when a player uses quick knife attacks on an opponent who has no stamina left. The targeted player becomes unable to defend themselves, use abilities, or escape, leaving them in a continuous state of stagger. This issue was notably highlighted during livestreams by popular streamers like Tyler1 and Shroud, bringing considerable attention to 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, observed the stunlock exploit firsthand. They promptly assured players that this issue would be resolved before the game's official launch.

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 gathered invaluable feedback and praise, which will be crucial in refining the game ahead of its 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 yet-to-be-announced date. Stay tuned for more updates on the game by checking out our articles below!