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Announced Nearly Half a Decade Ago, Quantic Dream's Star Wars Game Reportedly Still 'Years Off'
Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse is reportedly still years away from completion, with development described as very slow. The studio's owner, NetEase, is reportedly relying on the success of the Early Access PC game Spellcasters Chronicles to fund Star Wars Eclipse's development.
Quantic Dream's cinematic Star Wars game Eclipse is reportedly still "years off from completion"
Star Wars Eclipse, announced over four years ago by Quantic Dream, is reportedly still years away from completion. Quantic Dream's parent company, NetEase, is hesitant to invest further without a clearer vision, especially given the underperformance of the studio's recent free-to-play game, Spellcasters Chronicles. Lucasfilm Games may be seeking other partners for large-scale Star Wars adventures.
Star Wars: Eclipse Development Isn’t Going Well
Reports indicate that development on Quantic Dream's Star Wars: Eclipse is progressing very slowly, with minimal advancements made over several months. Amidst financial uncertainties, there is speculation that NetEase, the parent company, might consider selling Quantic Dream, as the game's production timeline remains unclear and revenue from other projects is crucial for its development.
Star Wars Eclipse Development is “Very Slow Going,” Over 4 Years After Its Reveal – Rumor
Development on Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse is reportedly progressing very slowly, with little progress made over several months and the game potentially years away from completion. The studio's financial viability may depend on the commercial success of its free-to-play title Spellcasters Chronicles, which has seen low player counts on Steam.
Fight or Kite: Spellcasters Chronicles is the most fun I’ve ever had in a MOBA
Spellcasters Chronicles is a fast-paced MOBA that offers a refreshing take on the genre with customizable skills and epic titan battles. Despite significant technical hurdles during installation and launch on multiple machines, the early access title provides an engaging experience for MOBA fans. The game features unique heroes, a deck-building system for abilities, and a unique mechanic where players must manually summon minions and colossal titans.
Canceled Star Wars FPS Is Playable Again: "Amazing And Sad At The Same Time," Dev Says
The canceled Star Wars FPS, Star Wars: First Assault, is now playable thanks to fans who managed to get its closed technical beta working online. Former developer Patrick Wren expressed mixed emotions seeing the game playable after over a decade, noting it was only months from release before cancellation. The article also touches on other canceled Star Wars games and the current licensing landscape for Star Wars titles.
After 5 Years, Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake Gets An 11-Word Update
Saber Interactive has provided a brief update on the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake, confirming it is still in development five years after its initial announcement. The project has reportedly faced a turbulent development cycle, with Aspyr being removed and Mad Head Games taking over. Other Star Wars titles in development include Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, led by original KOTOR director Casey Hudson.
Fanatical's Story Rich Adventures Bundle Includes 17 Killer Narrative-Driven Games
Fanatical is offering a "Story Rich Adventures Bundle" featuring 17 narrative-driven games, with prices decreasing based on the number of titles purchased. Notable games include Heavy Rain, Beyond Two Souls, Old Man's Journey, and We. The Revolution, all available as Steam keys. The bundle offers significant savings compared to the total retail value.
Resident Evil Requiem is this week's headline PC game but don't forget the Witchers, pirates and pinballs
This week's gaming releases include Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem, a hybrid third-person and first-person survival horror experience. Other notable launches include the early access RTS Rise Of Piracy, the narrative deckbuilder Reigns: The Witcher, and the pinball celebration Snägäri Pinball. Steam Next Fest also offers numerous game demos.
Quantic Dream addresses toxicity, tech bugs and tutorials for Spellcasters Chronicles closed beta 2 - here's how to get a key
Quantic Dream has launched the second closed beta for its upcoming PC MOBA, Spellcasters Chronicles, running from January 29 to February 2. This beta introduces new maps, spells, creatures, buildings, a tutorial, text chat, a reporting system, and early versions of customization and ranked matches. The studio is focusing on performance and stability, with minimum and recommended PC specifications provided.
