The open beta weekend for Dune: Awakening recently concluded, revealing a significant exploit that allows players to stun their opponents indefinitely in PvP. Dive into the details of this game-altering bug and learn about Funcom's plans to address it before the game's launch.

Players Discover Game-Breaking Stunlock Exploit

During the Dune: Awakening open beta, participants got a taste of the first 20-25 hours of gameplay along with various other features. The excitement peaked during the Global LAN Party livestream on May 10, where players stumbled upon a critical exploit in PvP combat.

The so-called "stunlock exploit" occurs when a player rapidly uses quick knife attacks on an opponent who has depleted their stamina. This relentless attack keeps the target in a constant state of stagger, preventing them from defending themselves, using abilities, or escaping. The exploit gained widespread attention when it was showcased during livestreams by popular streamers Tyler1 and Shroud.

Funcom Promises Fix Before Launch

During the same Global LAN Party livestream, Funcom developers, including Dune: Awakening World Director Jeff Gagné and Lead Producer Ole Andreas Haley, witnessed the exploit firsthand. They promptly acknowledged the issue and assured players that a fix would be implemented 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." The open beta has provided the developers with valuable feedback and praise, which they will use to refine the game ahead of its launch.

Dune: Awakening is slated to launch on PC on June 10, 2025, with subsequent releases planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. For the latest updates on the game, be sure to check out our related article below!