Dune: Awakening Beta Uncovers Critical PvP Flaw

The recent open beta for Dune: Awakening revealed a significant exploit allowing players to indefinitely stun opponents in PvP. Discover details about this disruptive bug and Funcom's response plan.

Critical Stunlock Bug Found by Players

Open Beta Weekend Concludes

Dune: Awakening's open beta weekend offered players a glimpse of the first 20-25 hours, including various features. During the Global LAN Party livestream on May 10, a flaw surfaced where players could perpetually stun opponents in PvP combat.

This "stunlock exploit" occurs when players spam rapid knife attacks on stamina-depleted enemies, leaving them defenseless, unable to use abilities, or escape, trapped in a continuous stagger state.

The issue gained traction during streams by popular gamers Tyler1 and Shroud, spotlighting the bug's impact on gameplay.

Funcom Commits to Pre-Launch Fix

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

Gagné stated, "We've got this under control. It's not an oversight; we're already addressing it." Following the beta, Funcom received valuable feedback and praise, aiding preparations for the game's optimal release.

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