"In response to your suggestions, Funcom has altered its plans and extended the Dune: Awakening beta weekend access to all who have pre-ordered the survival MMO."
Heads Up, Gamers! Preorder Perks Now Available for Dune: Awakening's Beta Weekend
Here's a twist for fans of sandy dunes, spice, and, well, worms: Dune: Awakening's beta weekend, kicking off today and running until May 12, is now open to anyone who preordered the survival MMO. And guess what? Preorders didn't automatically get beta access originally!
That's right, even though you dropped some serious cash ahead of the game's launch, you were left hoping for lucky draws in giveaways to join the weekend beta fun. Talk about a raw deal! Close to paradoxical, don't you think?
But fear not, preorder enthusiasts! Funcom got wind of the backlash and promptly stepped up their game. They announced on social media a few hours into the beta that all pre-order holders could join the party.
"If you already own or decide to pre-order any of the editions this weekend, you should now also see a Beta Weekend product in your Steam library," they declared.
Wondering why pre-order folks were left out initially? No clue, it seems to be a logistical or technical snafu that's yet to be clarified. Still, it's good to see Funcom addressing the issue now and making things right for their devoted fans!
There's just one minor snag, though. A lot of preorderers who managed to snag beta keys through giveaways may have already claimed them. That's kinda a waste, 'cause those keys could've landed in the hands of players who hadn't preordered!
But hey, it's not the end of the world. Funcom's proven they can handle launching MMOs and survival games (they've done this before, remember?), so here's hoping they'll learn from this minor slip-up and smash this beta weekend like the bamboozling desert sands of Dune!
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Source:
- Funcom extends beta access to Dune: Awakening pre-order holders: https://www.pcgamer.com/funcom-opens-dune-awakening-beta-weekend-to-pre-order-holders/
- Refund options for newly released and pre-ordered games on Steam: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2049-QEUH-3335
Author:Christopher Livingston, the guy who's been gaming since the 80s and writing about it since the 2000s. Known for his love-hate relationships with survival games, odd simulation games, and NPC inner lives. He's also partial to mods, homebrew stories, and shootin' stuff. Fun fact: He joined PC Gamer in 2014!
- Although initial intentions didn't include beta access for Dune: Awakening pre-orders, Funcom has now offered it to all who pre-purchased the game.
- The early pre-order fans of Dune: Awakening can now rejoice as they have been granted access to the beta weekend, thanks to Funcom.
- Despite a confusing start, pre-order fans for Dune: Awakening can now participate in the beta weekend, thanks to Funcom's swift response to address the issue.
