Dune: Awakening - Funcom shows story trailer and invites to beta event

Funcom has released a story trailer for Dune: Awakening that is well worth seeing. But what is probably much more interesting for you: A beta weekend is running from May 9-12th. Register now.

In Funcom's MMO Dune: Awakening, players take on the role of survivors on the desert planet Arrakis, where they have to fight for survival alone or together with other players. The story of the survival MMO is set in an alternative timeline in which Paul Atreides was never born, which has drastically changed the power structure on Arrakis. Players explore an open world, collect resources such as the precious Spice and come into conflict with other factions, players and - who could have guessed - giant sandworms. The new story trailer whets the appetite for the game.

Dune: Awakening - How to register for the beta weekend in May

From May 9-12th 2025, there will be a big beta event with Dune: Awakening, where registered and unlocked players can experience the first 20 hours and a large part of Act 1 - including story and gameplay. So a lot of content in the upcoming beta phase. Unlike before, this beta is not subject to an NDA, which means that streaming and sharing content is expressly permitted. With a bit of luck, you can gain access by registering on the official site (click on Beta in the top right-hand corner) or by using beta codes, which will be distributed on May 10th during a global livestream event from London and PAX East.

Alternatively, you can try your luck by opting in via the Steam page with the "Request Access" button for a chance to get invited.