"Dune: Awakening PvP Exploit Found in Open Beta"

Dune: Awakening recently concluded its open beta weekend, and fans unearthed a significant exploit that allows players to keep enemies in a perpetual stun state. Dive deeper to understand this game-altering bug and the steps Funcom is taking to address it.

Players Discover Game-Breaking Stunlock Exploit

The open beta weekend for Dune: Awakening offered fans a taste of the first 20-25 hours of gameplay along with various other features. During the Global LAN Party livestream on May 10, players stumbled upon a critical exploit in PvP combat. This "stunlock exploit" occurs when a player continuously uses quick knife attacks against an opponent with zero stamina, trapping them in an endless stagger state, unable to defend, use abilities, or escape.

The exploit gained widespread attention when popular streamers like Tyler1 and Shroud showcased it during their livestreams of the game.

Funcom Promises Fix Before Launch

During the same Global LAN Party livestream, Funcom developers directly observed the stunlock exploit and swiftly responded to the issue. Dune: Awakening World Director Jeff Gagné and Lead Producer Ole Andreas Haley assured fans that the bug would be resolved before the game's official launch.

"We got this covered. It's not like 'Oh my god, we haven't thought about it.' It's already going away," Gagné stated confidently. The open beta provided invaluable feedback and praise, helping the developers fine-tune the game for 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, unspecified date. Stay updated with the latest news on the game by checking out our comprehensive article below!