Dune: Awakening recently concluded its open beta weekend, during which fans uncovered a significant exploit capable of keeping enemies stunned indefinitely. This article delves into the details of this PvP-disrupting bug and outlines Funcom's strategy to address it before the game's official launch.
Players Discover Game-Breaking Stunlock Exploit
The open beta weekend for Dune: Awakening offered players a glimpse of the game's first 20-25 hours and various other features. A notable highlight was the Global LAN Party livestream on May 10, where an exploit allowing players to stun opponents perpetually in PvP was discovered.
The "stunlock exploit" occurs when a player executes rapid knife attacks on an opponent 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 issue gained widespread attention after being showcased during livestreams by popular streamers Tyler1 and Shroud, highlighting the severity of the exploit.
Funcom Promises Fix Before Launch
During the Global LAN Party livestream, Funcom developers directly observed the stunlock exploit and promptly committed to resolving it. Dune: Awakening World Director Jeff Gagné and Lead Producer Ole Andreas Haley assured fans that this issue would be fixed 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 concluded, the developers have gathered substantial praise and crucial feedback, which will be instrumental in refining the game ahead of its anticipated release.
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 a later, yet-to-be-announced date. To keep up with the latest updates on the game, be sure to check out our dedicated article below!
