Dune: Awakening Title Almost Faced A Major Change

The upcoming game Dune: Awakening had a close call with its title during the development process. Joel Bylos, the chief creative officer at Funcom, shared that director Denis Villeneuve expressed concerns early on. He felt the name was a little too close to Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Because Legendary oversees the Dune franchise, the studio had to manage various approvals for the project. Bylos noted that the team worked closely with stakeholders to ensure the branding felt right for the series. It is interesting to see how these big creative decisions happen behind the scenes.

Fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the title stayed the same. It is a fun look at how even blockbuster projects deal with simple naming conflicts during production. We look forward to seeing more of the game soon.