Dune Awakening Beta Access: Pre-Order to Jump into the Desert Now!
Ever dreamed of racing across the sandy dunes of Arrakis, dodging sandworms, and hunting for spice? Well, Dune: Awakening, Funcom’s epic new MMO, is giving you a chance to live that dream this weekend! Their big beta test is live right now and runs until Monday, May 12, 2025. Best part? You can stream your adventures and brag to your friends.
At first, you had to sign up and hope for a beta key. But fans spoke up, and Funcom listened. On May 9, 2025, just hours after kicking off the beta, they dropped a huge update: anyone who pre-orders Dune: Awakening can jump in! They shared the news on social media, making it super easy for more players to join the desert party.
Good news! Everyone who has a Dune: Awakening pre-order can now also access the Beta Weekend!
We heard your feedback on this, and we’ve been working with Steam on a solution. If you already own or decide to pre-order any of the editions this weekend, you should now also see a… pic.twitter.com/HQCtTdub1i
— Dune: Awakening (@DuneAwakening) May 9, 2025
Want in? Pre-order the game on Steam. There’s a Standard version for $49.99, Deluxe for $69.99, or Ultimate for $89.99. A quick comparison of what you get in each version:
| Feature | Standard ($49.99) | Deluxe ($69.99) | Ultimate ($89.99) |
| Base Game | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Pre-Order Bonuses (Terrarium of Muad’Dib decoration, Sunset Dye Swatch for armor/vehicles/weapons) |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Beta Access (May 9–12, 2025) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 5-Day Head Start (Play from June 5, 2025) | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Season Pass (4 DLCs, first with Arrakis wildlife placeables) |
✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Sardaukar Bator Armor | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dune (2021) Film Stillsuit | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ |
| Caladan Palace Building Set | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ |
| Vehicle Swatches (Dusk Rider Sandbike, Blue Dasher Ornithopter)) |
✖ | ✖ | ✔ |
| Digital Artbook | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ |
| 90-Minute Digital Soundtrack | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ |
| Best For | Players who want the core game. | MMO fans wanting early access & DLCs. | Dune superfans – all cosmetics and extras. |
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After you pre-order, restart Steam, and the beta should pop up in your library. Plus, pre-ordering gets you cool extras, like a fancy in-game Terrarium of Muad’Dib, and the fancier editions give you a five-day head start when the game launches. Sweet deal, right?
This beta is a blast, letting you explore Arrakis for about 20 hours. You’ll build bases, craft speedy sandbikes, and face off against the desert’s dangers, like massive sandworms and tricky sandstorms. It’s a sneak peek at the game’s first big story chunk, and it’s packed with action. Funcom’s testing their servers with tons of players, getting ready for the full PC launch on June 10, 2025 (pushed back a bit from May 20).
Hurry, though! To get Dune: Awakening beta access, pre-order by May 12 at 5:59 PM EDT (that’s 3:29 AM IST on May 13). If you’re on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S, you’ll have to wait a bit longer for console versions later in 2025. For now, PC players get to rule the sands.
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About the Author: Aditi Sharma
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