Dune: Awakening recently concluded its open beta weekend, during which fans uncovered a significant exploit capable of stunning enemies indefinitely. Dive into the details of this PvP-altering bug and learn about Funcom's plans to address it before the game's launch.
Players Discover Game-Breaking Stunlock Exploit
The open beta weekend for Dune: Awakening allowed players to explore the first 20-25 hours of the game and experience various features. It was during the Global LAN Party livestream on May 10 that the community stumbled upon a critical exploit in PvP combat. Known as the "stunlock exploit," it involves repeatedly using quick knife attacks on opponents with zero stamina, leaving them unable to defend themselves, use abilities, or escape, thus trapped in a perpetual stagger.
This issue gained widespread attention when popular streamers Tyler1 and Shroud encountered it during their livestreams, highlighting the severity of the exploit.
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, acknowledged the stunlock exploit. They 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 extensive praise and crucial feedback to refine the game ahead of its impending launch.
Dune: Awakening is slated for release on June 10, 2025, for PC, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions to follow at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. Stay updated with the latest news on the game by checking out our related articles below!
