Dune: Awakening’s studio is prepared for an overcrowded launch while getting ready for its large-scale beta this weekend. Read on to learn more about Funcom’s plans for its servers on launch and what fans can expect..

Dune: Awakening Pre-Launch Updates

Funcom’s Servers Are Prepared

As Dune: Awakening inches closer to its release, developer Funcom assures fans that they are prepared for a possible overcrowded launch in June. In a Steam post on May 7, Funcom answered some of the most pressing questions after the first closed beta regarding this possibility, and explained the game’s server and large-scale multiplayer mechanics.

At the start of the game, players can choose a server to serve as their home. These servers are within a World, having at least 20 servers. Players can meet and interact with other players from servers in their World.

However, fans raised several concerns regarding Funcom’s server load and queues. The studio expects to have a heavy load during launch, with some servers possibly maxing out. They want to assure that there will be "thousands of servers grouped together in hundreds of Worlds available at launch."

"What’s important to note is that while a Hagga Basin server can support 40 people playing concurrently, the way populations ebb and flow over the course of a day means that it still supports several hundred people picking that server as their home." Funcom explained. "This has been rigorously tested during closed beta, and we have systems in place that will restrict too many characters being created on a server that is becoming too popular, to minimize the chance of servers becoming full."

Dune: Awakening is focused on its large-scale multiplayer mechanics, but it can still be enjoyed alone. Despite joining a multiplayer environment, players can take on Arrakis solo. As for single-player and private servers, these will not be available at launch, but rather, will be included in post-launch updates.

What To Expect During The Large-Scale Beta Weekend

Before the game’s official launch however, the game’s large-scale beta weekend is on the horizon, and Funcom provided more details about what fans can expect from this event. In a post on the Dune: Awakening’s official website on May 8, they discussed what the upcoming beta will feature.

Fans can have access to the beta weekend via wishlisting and requesting access on the game’s Steam page, signing up on the official website, and getting an access code during the Global LAN party on May 10.

The large-scale beta weekend will run from May 9 to May 12. You can check out the timetable below to find out what time the stream starts in your region:

According to their post, the beta will have the first 20-25 hours of the game, representing early to mid-game. Other features include the CHOAM building set, the Hagga Basin South region, Eastern and Western Vermillius Gap Region, access to the Sandbike, early and early mid-game combat, and parts of Act I of the story. Additionally, Funcom clarified that player progress during the beta weekend will not carry over to the actual game.

Dune: Awakening is set to be released on June 10, 2025 for PC, while releases for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will come at an unannounced later date. To stay up to date with the latest information about the game, check out our article below!

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Server Structure and Large-Scale Multiplayer Mechanics Explained
Large-Scale Beta Weekend – All You Need to Know

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