Dune: Awakening Open Beta Reveals PvP Exploit

Dune: Awakening's open beta weekend recently concluded, revealing a significant exploit that allows players to stun their enemies indefinitely in PvP. This article dives into the details of this game-breaking bug and outlines Funcom's plans to address it before the game's launch.

Players Discover Game-Breaking Stunlock Exploit

During the open beta weekend, fans got their first taste of Dune: Awakening, experiencing the initial 20-25 hours of gameplay and other features. A critical exploit, dubbed the "stunlock exploit," was uncovered during Funcom's Global LAN Party livestream on May 10. This exploit allows players to indefinitely stun opponents in PvP by repeatedly using quick knife attacks when the enemy's stamina is depleted. The affected player becomes unable to defend themselves, use abilities, or escape, effectively rendering them in a constant state of stagger.

The issue gained widespread attention when popular streamers Tyler1 and Shroud showcased it during their livestreams of the game.

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, promptly acknowledged the stunlock exploit. They assured the community that this issue would be resolved before the game's official release. 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 beta weekend now behind them, the developers have received valuable feedback and praise, which they plan to use to optimize the game ahead of its launch.

Dune: Awakening is slated for release on June 10, 2025, for PC, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions to follow at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. Stay updated with the latest news on the game by checking out our related articles below!