Dune: Awakening PvP Exploit Discovered During Open Beta

Dune: Awakening recently concluded its open beta weekend, and players unearthed a significant exploit that can stun enemies indefinitely in PvP combat. Dive deeper to understand this game-altering bug and discover Funcom's strategy to resolve it before the game's launch.

Players Discover Game-Breaking Stunlock Exploit

The open beta weekend for Dune: Awakening allowed players to experience the initial 20-25 hours of gameplay along with other exciting features. During the Global LAN Party livestream on May 10, an exploit was revealed that could stun opponents indefinitely in PvP.

This "stunlock exploit" occurs when a player employs rapid knife attacks on an opponent with depleted stamina. The targeted player is left unable to defend, use abilities, or escape, effectively trapped in a continuous stagger state.

The exploit gained widespread attention when popular streamers Tyler1 and Shroud encountered it during their livestreams, highlighting the issue to a broader audience.

Funcom Promises Fix Before Launch

During the Global LAN Party livestream, Funcom's developers observed the stunlock exploit firsthand and quickly committed to addressing it. Dune: Awakening's World Director Jeff Gagné and Lead Producer Ole Andreas Haley assured fans that this issue would be rectified 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 gathered valuable praise and critical feedback essential for optimizing the game ahead of its release.

Dune: Awakening is scheduled for release on June 10, 2025, for PC, with subsequent releases planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at undisclosed future dates. Stay updated with the latest news on the game by checking out our dedicated article below!