Dune: Awakening's open beta weekend recently concluded, revealing a significant exploit that allows players to stun enemies indefinitely. This article delves into the details of this PvP exploit and outlines Funcom's plans to address it before the game's official launch.

Players Discover Game-Breaking Stunlock Exploit

Dune: Awakening's open beta weekend provided fans with an early look at the first 20-25 hours of gameplay and various features. During the Global LAN Party livestream on May 10, players uncovered a critical exploit that allows them to stun their opponents indefinitely in PvP scenarios.

The "stunlock exploit" occurs when a player continuously uses quick knife attacks against an enemy who has depleted their stamina. This leaves the target unable to defend themselves, use abilities, or escape, effectively trapping them in a continuous state of stagger.

This exploit gained widespread attention when popular streamers Tyler1 and Shroud showcased it during their livestreams of the game, highlighting the severity of the issue.

Funcom Promises Fix Before Launch

During the Global LAN Party livestream, Funcom's developers observed the stunlock exploit and promptly acknowledged the bug. Dune: Awakening World Director Jeff Gagné and Lead Producer Ole Andreas Haley assured fans that they would resolve this issue before the game's official release.

Gagné 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 concluded, the developers have received substantial praise and critical feedback necessary to optimize the game ahead of its imminent launch.

Dune: Awakening is slated for release on June 10, 2025, for PC, with releases for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S to follow at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. Stay updated with the latest developments by checking out our article below!