Dune: Awakening recently concluded its open beta weekend, during which fans unearthed a significant exploit that allows players to keep their enemies stunned indefinitely. Dive into the details of this PvP-disrupting bug and learn about Funcom's planned solutions.
Players Discover Game-Breaking Stunlock Exploit
The open beta weekend for Dune: Awakening offered players a glimpse into the first 20-25 hours of gameplay, along with various other features. During the Global LAN Party livestream on May 10, participants stumbled upon an exploit that enables them to stun opponents in PvP indefinitely.
The "stunlock exploit" occurs when a player continuously uses quick knife attacks on an enemy with zero stamina. This leaves the target unable to defend themselves, use abilities, or escape, effectively trapping them in a continuous stagger state.
This issue gained widespread attention when popular streamers Tyler1 and Shroud showcased it during their livestreams of the game.
Funcom Promises Fix Before Launch
During the Global LAN Party livestream, Funcom developers directly observed the stunlock exploit and promptly addressed the issue. Dune: Awakening World Director Jeff Gagné and Lead Producer Ole Andreas Haley assured fans that this bug would be resolved 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 behind them, the developers have gathered valuable feedback and praise, which will help optimize the game for its upcoming release.
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!
