Dune: Awakening PvP Exploit Discovered During Open Beta

Dune: Awakening's recent open beta weekend has come to a close, and the community has uncovered a significant exploit that can keep opponents stunned indefinitely. This article dives into the details of this game-altering bug and outlines Funcom's plans to address it before the game's official launch.

Players Discover Game-Breaking Stunlock Exploit

Dune: Awakening Open Beta Weekend is Over

Dune: Awakening's open beta weekend offered players a taste of the game's initial 20-25 hours alongside various features. During the Global LAN Party livestream on May 10, participants identified a critical exploit that allowed them to indefinitely stun their opponents in PvP combat.

The "stunlock exploit" occurs when a player executes repeated quick knife attacks on an opponent who has depleted their stamina. The targeted player becomes unable to defend themselves, use abilities, or escape, leaving them stuck in a continuous state of stagger.

This issue gained widespread attention after being showcased on livestreams by popular streamers Tyler1 and Shroud.

Funcom Promises Fix Before Launch

During the Global LAN Party livestream, Funcom's developers directly observed the stunlock exploit and promptly responded. Dune: Awakening World Director Jeff Gagné and Lead Producer Ole Andreas Haley committed to resolving this issue prior to the game's official release.

Gagné reassured the community, stating, "We got this covered. It's not like 'Oh my god, we haven't thought about it.' It's already going away." With the conclusion of the open beta weekend, the developers have gathered extensive praise and valuable feedback, which will help optimize the game before its upcoming release.

Dune: Awakening is slated for release on June 10, 2025, for PC, with subsequent launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S to follow at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. Keep an eye on our updates for the latest news and information about the game!