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Star Wars Eclipse is “Continuing as Planned,” Says Quantic Dream, Despite Recent StrikesQuantic Dream has stated that Star Wars Eclipse is continuing development as planned, despite recent employee strikes and the closure of their previous game, Spellcasters Chronicles. Reports suggest the studio faced significant development challenges and potential layoffs, but a spokesperson assured that the project has the necessary resources and team commitment. The game was first announced in December 2021, with rumors circulating about its lengthy development time and lack of a playable build.- QuoteworthyThe ESA has begun to backtrack on its previous statements that private servers are illegal, though the organization continues to express disapproval. Separately, Quantic Dream has denied reports that Star Wars Eclipse is experiencing development issues.
Quantic Dream-anställd: Star Wars Eclipse kan inte färdigställas utan mer personalEmployees at Quantic Dream have stated that the development of Star Wars Eclipse is severely understaffed and may not be completed without significant additional personnel. This comes after the studio laid off 115 employees following the cancellation of their multiplayer game Spellcasters Chronicles. The developers are organizing protests, dubbed 'Summer Strike Fest', to highlight the unsustainable working conditions and the need for more staff to complete Star Wars Eclipse.- Quantic Dream Insists Its Star Wars Eclipse Team Has 'All the Necessary Resources to Complete Its Mission,' Despite Striking Staff Claiming Risk of CancellationQuantic Dream has stated that Star Wars Eclipse is proceeding as planned, despite recent studio layoffs and claims from striking employees that the project is at risk of cancellation. The studio insists the development team has all necessary resources to complete the mission.
PlayStation – and The Gaming Industry – Just Doesn’t Learn With Live-ServiceDespite numerous high-profile failures and significant layoffs within studios like Bungie and Quantic Dream, Sony Interactive Entertainment, led by Hideaki Nishino, remains committed to pursuing live-service games. This strategy is questioned due to past setbacks and the company's historical strength in single-player titles, with concerns that chasing trends is leading to wasted investment and development resources.
Star Wars Eclipse "literally cannot be finished" without more staff, insist striking Quantic Dream developersStriking developers at Quantic Dream have warned that the upcoming game Star Wars Eclipse cannot be finished if the studio proceeds with planned layoffs of 115 employees. The developers argue that the studio is already understaffed and that the game requires these additional personnel to be completed. This action coincides with a visit from Lucasfilm Games.
Star Wars Eclipse "literally cannot be finished" if layoffs go through, its devs reportedly sayDevelopers at Quantic Dream reportedly stated that the upcoming game Star Wars Eclipse cannot be finished if planned layoffs of 115 staff members go through. The union STJV is protesting these potential layoffs, claiming the studio is already understaffed and that these employees are necessary for the game's completion. The game, revealed in 2021, is set during the High Republic era.
"This crisis was avoidable, but our bosses chose to drive blindly towards disaster": French videogame union STJV call for national industry strike dayThe French video game union STJV has called for a national strike on June 25th to protest ongoing layoffs and demand industry-wide changes. The union cited mismanagement by companies like Quantic Dream, Ubisoft, and Nacon, as well as government subsidies and the rise of generative AI, as contributing factors to the crisis.
French union STJV to commence national strike outside Quantic DreamFrench labor union STJV is organizing a national strike on June 25, 2026, to protest widespread layoffs in the video game industry, particularly at companies like Ubisoft and Quantic Dream. The strike will begin with a picket outside Quantic Dream's Paris office, as the developer is reportedly planning to cut around 115 jobs. The union criticizes mismanagement, poor working conditions, and calls for government oversight on subsidies.
Quantic Dreams’ Spellcaster Chronicles shuts down on Friday, four months after releaseQuantic Dream's free-to-play, team-based action-strategy game, Spellcaster Chronicles, will shut down its servers on June 19, 2026, just over four months after its Early Access launch. The developer cited the challenging market environment and insufficient player numbers for its decision to refocus on other projects. Players who spent money during Early Access will be eligible for a full refund.
Rumour: Gaming Industry 'Bloodbath' Imminent, as Sony, Microsoft, and More Brace for Mass LayoffsA report suggests that the gaming industry is facing imminent mass layoffs, with major publishers like Sony and Microsoft potentially cutting entire studios. French journalist Sylvain Trinel indicated that the current situation at Xbox is just the beginning of a larger 'bloodbath' for studios, also highlighting concerns for companies like Don't Nod, Quantic Dream, id Software, Bethesda, and BioWare. Speculation also points to potential issues for PlayStation studios such as Media Molecule and Bend Studio.
Hellblade Studio Ninja Theory to be Closed by Xbox, Negotiating to Go Independent – RumorReports indicate that Xbox is planning to close Ninja Theory, the developer of the Hellblade franchise, as part of efforts to improve fiscal year accountability margins. Ninja Theory is reportedly negotiating to become an independent studio, similar to efforts by Double Fine and Compulsion Games. These potential closures and layoffs are expected to occur after Microsoft's fiscal year ends on June 30th, driven by declining revenues and rising hardware component costs.
id Software, Bethesda, Quantic Dream and More to Face Major Layoffs, Studio Closures Soon – RumorReports suggest significant layoffs are imminent across the gaming industry, affecting studios like id Software, Bethesda, Quantic Dream, and BioWare. Microsoft's Xbox division is expected to implement these cuts after its fiscal year ends on June 30th, with CEO Asha Sharma citing declining revenue and a need for increased accountability margins. These layoffs are described as potentially just the beginning of a larger industry downturn.- Find balance in abstract puzzle adventure What Surrounds Us, launching July 15th on SteamFlorent Martinais, a former developer at Don't Nod, has announced that his new indie puzzle exploration game, What Surrounds Us, will launch on PC via Steam on July 15th, 2026. The game focuses on exploring a delicate ecosystem and solving environmental puzzles to restore balance without dialogue or narration.
Rumor suggests Star Wars Eclipse has multiple playable charactersA new rumor suggests that Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse will feature multiple playable characters with intersecting storylines. The game, set in the High Republic era, is reportedly in active development, though a release date remains unconfirmed, with some reports indicating it might not launch until 2027 or later.- Star Wars Eclipse is in “Development Hell,” Quantic Dream Want to Exit NetEase – RumorRumors suggest that Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse is in "development hell" and the studio wishes to divest from NetEase. The project has reportedly faced significant issues, compounded by the shutdown of their previous game, Spellcasters Chronicles. Quantic Dream is also undergoing an internal reorganization that may lead to layoffs.
- Comings and GoingsQuantic Dream is facing criticism for its live-service game performance and subsequent layoffs. Meanwhile, former developers from Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and The Long Dark have established a new indie publisher called Studio Reset.
Quantic Dream Layoffs Hitting Up to 95 Jobs Following Game ClosureQuantic Dream is reportedly laying off up to 95 employees in France following the closure of its MOBA-like game, Spellcasters Chronicles. The French video game union STJV blames management and NetEase for the game's failure and the subsequent job losses, demanding that layoffs be halted and the Spellcasters team be reassigned.- MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles, which actually didn’t suck, is sunsetting June 19Quantic Dream is shutting down its multiplayer MOBA, Spellcasters Chronicles, on June 19th due to a lack of players. The company cited the challenging market environment for its decision and will be refocusing on other projects, which will include internal reorganizations and likely layoffs. Refunds will be available for players who purchased the game during its early access period.
Quantic Dream cutting jobs after scrapping Spellcasters ChroniclesQuantic Dream has canceled the development of its free-to-play strategy title Spellcasters Chronicles due to a lack of audience and is initiating layoffs. The studio stated that the cancellation will not impact the development of Star Wars Eclipse. A French labor union claims up to 95 jobs are at risk and criticizes the project's management.