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Dune: Awakening Large-Scale Beta Starts Now - Everything You Need to Know


Dune: Awakening

The large-scale beta for Dune: Awakening has officially begun, giving players a limited window to experience the game before its full release.


The beta offers fans their first chance to explore the vast deserts of Arrakis and test their survival skills in this highly anticipated MMO.


Beta Schedule


  • Start Date: May 9 at 8am EDT / 5pm PDT

  • End Date: May 12 at 5:59 PM EDT / 2:59 PM PDT

  • Asia: May 9 at 8pm CST / 9pm JST to May 12 at 5:59am CST / 6:59am JST

  • Europe: May 9 at 2pm CEST to May 12 at 11:59pm CEST

  • South America: May 9 at 9am BRT to May 12 at 06:59pm BRT


How to Play Dune: Awakening Beta


  • Visit the game's official Steam page

  • Log in with your Steam account

  • Scroll down and click the "Request Access" button

  • Wait for access (granted in waves as servers are monitored)

  • Check your Steam client periodically for confirmation


According to Funcom, players might not receive immediate access as they are "granting access in waves" while monitoring server performance.


Moreover, anyone with a Dune: Awakening pre-order can access the Beta as well.


What's Included in the Beta


  • Content Available: First 20-25 hours of gameplay (majority of Act 1)

  • Activities:

    • Character creation

    • Crash landing on Arrakis

    • Survival against sandworms, sun, and bandits

    • School of the Imperium selection

    • Crafting shelters, weapons, and sandbikes

    • Building with the CHOAM Building Set

    • Exploring Hagga Basin South Region and Eastern/Western Vermillius Gap Regions


Plus, this testing period is entirely free from any non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), meaning participants can freely share gameplay, stream their experiences, or create content based on their time with the game.


PC System Requirements


Minimum PC Specs

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (or newer)

  • CPU: Intel Core i5-7400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200

  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon 5600XT (6GB)

  • RAM: 16 GB

  • Storage: 60 GB (SSD required)


Recommended PC Specs

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (or newer)

  • CPU: Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon 6700XT (12GB)

  • RAM: 16 GB

  • Storage: 60 GB (SSD required)


Players should note that all progress made during this beta period will not carry over when the game officially launches on June 10, 2025.

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