The open beta weekend for *Dune: Awakening* has just concluded, and it was not without its share of excitement—and controversy. Fans got their hands on the first 20-25 hours of the game, plus other features, but the highlight (or perhaps lowlight) was the discovery of a game-breaking exploit during the Global LAN Party livestream on May 10. This exploit, known as the "stunlock exploit," allows players to keep their opponents stunned indefinitely in PvP combat.

Players Discover Game-Breaking Stunlock Exploit

The exploit occurs when a player uses quick knife attacks on an opponent who has depleted their stamina. The targeted player becomes unable to defend themselves, use abilities, or escape, resulting in a permanent stagger state. This issue gained widespread attention when popular streamers Tyler1 and Shroud encountered it during their livestreams, sparking discussions across the gaming community.

Funcom Promises Fix Before Launch

During the same Global LAN Party livestream, developers from Funcom, including Dune: Awakening World Director Jeff Gagné and Lead Producer Ole Andreas Haley, were quick to acknowledge the stunlock exploit. They assured fans that a fix is already in the works and will be implemented before the game's official launch. 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 over, Funcom has received valuable feedback and praise, which will help fine-tune the game for its impending release. *Dune: Awakening* is slated to launch on June 10, 2025, for PC, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions following at a later, yet-to-be-announced date. To stay updated on all the latest news about *Dune: Awakening*, be sure to check out our article below!