Dune: Awakening Beta Now Open to Pre-Order Customers

Funcom's Dune: Awakening beta weekend initially caused confusion by not automatically including players who pre-ordered the game. This led to some players obtaining beta keys through giveaways, while others who pre-purchased the game were left hoping for a key. However, Funcom has now rectified this issue, granting beta access to all pre-order customers.

The beta offers a significant portion of the game, including the beginning of the story, multiple regions, and key gameplay elements like base-building and combat. Players can explore the Hagga Basin South Region, experiment with the CHOAM Building Set, and traverse the landscape on Sandbikes.

Despite Funcom's experience with MMO launches, the initial beta access confusion was a stumble. The decision to reverse course and include pre-order customers demonstrates a commitment to its player base.

No, character progress from the beta will not be transferred to the launch version of Dune: Awakening.

The beta includes the first 20-25 hours of the game's story, the Hagga Basin South Region, the CHOAM building set, and early to mid-game combat.

The Beta Weekend product should now appear in your Steam library.

Dune: Awakening's beta access has been updated to include those who pre-ordered the game. This means if you've already purchased the game, you can now jump in and experience the first 20-25 hours of content.

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