Dune: Awakening recently concluded its open beta weekend, where fans uncovered a significant exploit that keeps enemies stunned indefinitely. This article delves into the details of this PvP-breaking bug and outlines Funcom's strategy to address it.
Players Discover Game-Breaking Stunlock Exploit
Dune: Awakening's open beta weekend allowed fans to experience the first 20-25 hours of gameplay along with other features. During the Global LAN Party livestream on May 10, players identified an exploit that enables them to stun their opponents in PvP combat indefinitely.
The "stunlock exploit" occurs when a player executes repeated quick knife attacks on an enemy with depleted stamina. This results in the target being unable to defend themselves, use abilities, or escape, effectively keeping them in a perpetual stagger state.
The exploit gained significant attention when popular streamers like Tyler1 and Shroud encountered it during their livestreams of the game.
Funcom Promises Fix Before Launch
During the Global LAN Party livestream, Funcom developers observed the stunlock exploit and promptly addressed the issue. Dune: Awakening World Director Jeff Gagné and Lead Producer Ole Andreas Haley assured players that this bug would be resolved before the game's official launch.
Gagné 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 complete, the developers have received substantial praise and invaluable feedback to optimize the game ahead of its release.
Dune: Awakening is slated for release on PC on June 10, 2025, 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 dedicated articles.
