"Dune: Awakening PvP Exploit Found in Open Beta"

Dune: Awakening's recent open beta weekend has concluded, revealing an exploit that allows players to keep enemies stunned indefinitely. This article delves into the details of this significant PvP exploit and outlines Funcom's response to address it before the game's official launch.

Players Discover Game-Breaking Stunlock Exploit

During the open beta weekend, fans of Dune: Awakening got their first taste of the game's opening 20-25 hours and explored additional features. A critical exploit, dubbed the "stunlock exploit," was uncovered during Funcom's Global LAN Party livestream on May 10. This exploit enables players to stun their opponents indefinitely in PvP by using rapid knife attacks when the enemy's stamina is depleted. The affected player becomes trapped in a continuous state of stagger, unable to defend themselves, use abilities, or escape.

The issue gained widespread attention when popular streamers like Tyler1 and Shroud encountered it during their livestreams, highlighting the severity of the bug.

Funcom Promises Fix Before Launch

Funcom's developers, present during the Global LAN Party livestream, promptly acknowledged the stunlock exploit. Dune: Awakening World Director Jeff Gagné and Lead Producer Ole Andreas Haley assured players that the 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 for optimizing the game ahead of its anticipated release on June 10, 2025, for PC. Console releases for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S are planned for a later, yet-to-be-announced date. Stay tuned to our articles for the latest updates on Dune: Awakening!