Dune Awakening Announces Large-Scale Beta Weekend: Final Opportunity to Experience the Spice Before Launch

You know how it is, right? Hearing all about this Dune Awakening thing and just waiting to get your hands on it. It’s like everyone’s talking about it, but you can’t play! Well, hold onto your hats (or whatever headgear you’re into), because there’s some good news. Or maybe not-so-good, if you’re done with all the chatter.

Anyway — no, wait, yeah — there’s an open beta popping up soon. Mark the dates: May 9 to May 12. So, here’s the kicker, you’ve got to wishlist this game before May 9 if you want a shot at it. Or cross your fingers and hope for one of those “thousands” of beta codes. Semi-open, they say. Like trying to keep a door just slightly open when the wind’s blowing hard.

Oh, side note: something about cookies here — not the chocolate chip kind, unfortunately.

The beta’s set right before the game’s original launching day on May 15. But they hit the brakes and delayed it. Why? Because polishing a game isn’t exactly like ironing a shirt. It’s more like… baking. Yeah, that’s it. So, the folks at Funcom decided to “cook” things a bit longer. Takes patience, I guess.

What’s in it for you during this beta spree? Well, you get just enough to whet your appetite. Two regions to explore — about 20 hours of gameplay if you’re the curious type. Peek into Research Facilities, go all in with some early class abilities, and dabble in a sprinkle of PvP at crash sites. Just a nibble of the whole pie, really.

Oh, and if you’re itching for more about our own experiences, we just threw together a preview today. Check it out if curiosity gets the better of you.

So, are you buzzing with excitement for this beta chance? Or, meh, you couldn’t care less? Shout it out below!