Dune: Awakening recently concluded its open beta weekend, during which players uncovered a significant exploit that indefinitely stuns opponents in PvP. Continue reading to explore this game-disrupting issue and Funcom's response to address it.

Gamers Uncover Devastating Stunlock Bug

Dune: Awakening Beta Weekend Concludes

The open beta weekend for Dune: Awakening offered players a glimpse of the first 20-25 hours of gameplay and its features. During a Global LAN Party livestream on May 10, participants identified a flaw that allows players to perpetually stun opponents in PvP combat.

This "stunlock bug" occurs when a player repeatedly employs rapid knife attacks on an opponent with depleted stamina. The affected player becomes unable to defend, use abilities, or escape, remaining trapped in a continuous stagger state.

The issue gained widespread attention during livestreams by prominent streamers Tyler1 and Shroud, spotlighting the exploit's impact on gameplay.

Funcom Commits to Resolving Issue Before Release

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

Gagné stated, "We've got this under control. It's not an oversight; we're already addressing it." With the beta weekend concluded, Funcom has received valuable feedback and praise, enabling them to refine the game ahead of its upcoming release.

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 date. For the latest updates on the game, refer to our detailed article below!