The open beta weekend for Dune: Awakening has just concluded, and the community has uncovered a significant exploit that could disrupt PvP gameplay. This "stunlock exploit" allows players to keep their opponents stunned indefinitely, severely impacting the balance of player versus player encounters. Dive in to discover more about this exploit and how Funcom plans to address it before the game's launch.

Players Discover Game-Breaking Stunlock Exploit

During the open beta weekend, players got to experience the initial 20-25 hours of Dune: Awakening along with various other features. A critical exploit was spotted during the Global LAN Party livestream on May 10, where players found a way to stun their opponents indefinitely in PvP scenarios. This "stunlock exploit" occurs when a player uses 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 in a constant state of stagger.

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

Funcom Promises Fix Before Launch

During the same Global LAN Party livestream, Funcom's developers, including Dune: Awakening World Director Jeff Gagné and Lead Producer Ole Andreas Haley, acknowledged the stunlock exploit. They assured the community that this issue would be resolved 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 open beta weekend now behind them, the developers have gathered valuable feedback and praise, which will be crucial in optimizing the game for its upcoming launch.

Dune: Awakening is slated for release on June 10, 2025, for PC, with subsequent releases planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. To keep up with the latest developments and news about the game, be sure to check out our related articles below!