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Iron Man to Ark 2: 15 announced games which have disappeared into the ether
This article highlights 15 announced video games that have seemingly disappeared into development hell, with no substantial news or release dates for years. Titles like Star Wars Eclipse, Little Devil Inside, and Beyond Good & Evil 2 are discussed as examples of games stuck in limbo, some technically not cancelled but facing significant development challenges or prolonged silence, raising concerns about their eventual release.
"If Quantic Dream wants to destroy jobs, it must pay": French union call strike as they demand extension to layoff negotiations with Star Wars Eclipse studio
The French union Syndicat des Travailleureuses du Jeu Vidéo (STJV) has called for an open-ended strike at Quantic Dream, citing stalled negotiations over planned layoffs affecting approximately 115 workers. The union accuses the company of imposing illegal deadlines and ignoring worker proposals, demanding an extension to the negotiation period and the inclusion of their propositions in the layoff plan.
Star Wars Eclipse is “Continuing as Planned,” Says Quantic Dream, Despite Recent Strikes
Quantic 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.
PlayStation – and The Gaming Industry – Just Doesn’t Learn With Live-Service
Despite 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.
"This crisis was avoidable, but our bosses chose to drive blindly towards disaster": French videogame union STJV call for national industry strike day
The 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.
Quantic Dreams’ Spellcaster Chronicles shuts down on Friday, four months after release
Quantic 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.
Star Wars Eclipse is in “Development Hell,” Quantic Dream Want to Exit NetEase – Rumor
Rumors 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.
Betawatch: Pixel MMORPG Drakantos kicks off its weekend movement overhaul and PvP CBT
The pixel MMORPG Drakantos is currently undergoing a weekend test phase featuring a movement overhaul and PvP, concluding on May 24th. The article also notes the mobile port of Guild Wars Reforged, the sunsetting of Spellcasters Chronicle, and the early access roadmap for Subnautica 2. It provides a comprehensive list of MMOs currently in various stages of testing, including open and closed betas, alphas, and early access periods.
Quantic Dream Layoffs Hitting Up to 95 Jobs Following Game Closure
Quantic 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 19
Quantic 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 Chronicles
Quantic 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.
Quantic Dream shuts down Spellcasters Chronicles, offers refunds
Quantic Dream has announced the shutdown of its live service game, Spellcasters Chronicles, just three months after its release due to a lack of audience. Servers will remain active until June 19th, 2026, and the studio is offering refunds to players. This decision will not affect the development of Star Wars Eclipse.
Quantic Dream cancels first multiplayer title Spellcasters Chronicles
Quantic Dream is shutting down its first multiplayer title, Spellcasters Chronicles, on June 19, 2026, three months after its launch, due to insufficient player numbers for long-term sustainability. The developer will reassign staff to other projects, including Star Wars Eclipse, and all early access purchases are eligible for a full refund.
Quantic Dream lägger ner Spellcasters Chronicles efter bara tre månader
Quantic Dream has announced the shutdown of its multiplayer game Spellcasters Chronicles, which was released in early access in February. The studio cited a failure to reach a sufficient player base as the reason for discontinuation, with the game set to go offline on June 19. Employees from the affected team will be reassigned to other projects, and refunds will be available for players who spent money in the game. Development on Star Wars Eclipse continues.
Spellcasters Chronicles Took 8 Years to Make, Quantic Dream Could Layoff Up to 95 Employees – Rumor
Quantic Dream has reportedly cancelled its multiplayer title Spellcasters Chronicles, which took eight years to develop, and is rumored to be laying off up to 95 employees. A workers' union criticized the company's poor planning and management, citing overconfidence and a lack of consideration for potential failure. The union also called for the reassignment of the Spellcasters Chronicles team to Star Wars Eclipse and for management to resign.
Quantic Dream cancels Spellcasters Chronicles two months after early access release
Quantic Dream has canceled Spellcasters Chronicles just two months after its early access release. The game's servers are scheduled to go offline in June.
Another live service game is dead just a few months after launch
Quantic Dream has announced the closure of its live service MOBA, Spellcasters Chronicles, just three months after its launch. The studio cited a lack of audience for long-term sustainability and will be refocusing on other projects, with development halted and likely layoffs occurring. The game will remain playable until June 19, with refunds available for early access purchases.
Spellcasters Chronicles Ending Next Month
Quantic Dream has announced that the live service MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles will cease operations on June 19th. The game's development will be discontinued, marking the end of its service shortly after launch.
Quantic Dream's multiplayer game Spellcasters Chronicles is being shut down and the studio reorganised, but Star Wars Eclipse is unaffected
Quantic Dream is shutting down its multiplayer game Spellcasters Chronicles, which launched in early access in February, due to low player numbers. The studio will undergo reorganization, but development on Star Wars Eclipse remains unaffected. Servers for Spellcasters Chronicles will close on June 19, 2026, with refunds available for early access purchases.
Star Wars Eclipse Development “Continues” As Studio Cancels MOBA Months After Launch
Quantic Dream is shutting down its live-service game Spellcasters Chronicles, which launched in February, due to market challenges. The studio confirmed that development on Star Wars Eclipse is unaffected and continues as planned. The company also mentioned an internal reorganization but did not specify if layoffs would occur.