Dune: Awakening recently concluded its open beta weekend, revealing a significant exploit that allows players to keep enemies stunned indefinitely. This PvP-breaking bug has caught the attention of the gaming community, and Funcom has already committed to addressing the issue before the game's launch. Dive deeper into the details of this exploit and the developer's response.
Players Discover Game-Breaking Stunlock Exploit
Dune: Awakening Open Beta Weekend is Over
The open beta weekend for Dune: Awakening offered fans an early glimpse into the game, featuring the initial 20-25 hours of gameplay and other exciting features. During the Global LAN Party livestream on May 10, an exploit allowing players to stun opponents indefinitely in PvP was uncovered.
The so-called "stunlock exploit" occurs when a player continuously uses quick knife attacks against an enemy with depleted stamina. This action traps the target in a continuous stagger state, preventing them from defending themselves, using abilities, or escaping. The issue gained widespread attention after being showcased during livestreams by popular streamers Tyler1 and Shroud.
Funcom Promises Fix Before Launch
During the Global LAN Party livestream, Funcom developers directly observed the stunlock exploit and swiftly responded to the bug. Dune: Awakening World Director Jeff Gagné and Lead Producer Ole Andreas Haley assured the community 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 praise and essential feedback, which they will use to optimize the game ahead of its anticipated launch.
Dune: Awakening is slated for release on PC on June 10, 2025, with subsequent releases planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at later dates yet to be announced. To stay informed about the latest developments and updates on Dune: Awakening, be sure to check out our dedicated article below!
