Recently, the open world survival MMO masterpiece Dune: Awakening announced that it will hold the final public test from May 9th to 12th. This will be the largest test event since the game was announced in 2022, and it is expected to be open to tens of thousands of players. Game developer Funcom particularly emphasized that this test will lift the confidentiality agreement (NDA) for the first time, allowing players to freely share game content.

According to official disclosures, this test will fully present the vast sand sea world of Arrakis. Players can experience iconic scenes including sandworm raids and sandstorm weather, and unlock about 20 hours of game content in the first chapter of the main storyline. Participation methods include applying for test qualifications through the Steam platform, or paying attention to the global developer live broadcast event held on May 10, during which a large number of instant activation codes will be issued.

The game was originally scheduled to be launched in 2023. After a short delay, it was confirmed that it will be launched on the Steam platform on June 10. The PS5/Xbox Series console version will have to wait for subsequent announcements.

"Dune: Awakening" is inspired by Frank Herbert's classic legendary science fiction novel "Dune" and Legendary Pictures' award-winning film of the same name. It aims to bring a double shock to Dune IP fans and survival game players, and experience the epic journey from scavenging to dominating the planet.

This public beta not only means that the game has reached a new height of completion, but its open strategy that allows content dissemination also shows the development team's full confidence in the quality of the work. For players who are looking forward to writing an epic of survival in interstellar politics and ecological crises, this is undoubtedly the most important experience opportunity before the official release.