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Quantic Dream is shutting down its MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles
Quantic Dream is shutting down its MOBA, Spellcasters Chronicles. The game struggled to gain traction against established titles like League of Legends and Dota in the competitive MOBA market.
Quantic Dream Shutting Down Title Spellcasters Chronicles
Quantic Dream is shutting down its live service MOBA, Spellcasters Chronicles, due to a lack of audience, with servers going offline on June 19th. The studio, acquired by NetEase in 2025, will refocus on other projects, including the narrative Star Wars game Star Wars Eclipse, though layoffs are anticipated. Players who made in-game purchases can request refunds.
We Have to Talk About Live Service, After Heavy Rain Dev's Online Gambit Is Scrapped
Quantic Dream has canceled its free-to-play competitive shooter Spellcasters Chronicles, citing a challenging market environment and low player numbers. The studio will undergo reorganisation, though development on Star Wars Eclipse is unaffected. The article discusses the difficulties in breaking into the crowded live service game market, contrasting it with the success of titles like Fortnite and Call of Duty.
Spellcasters Chronicles to end service on June 19
Quantic Dream will be shutting down its free-to-play team-based third-person shooter, Spellcasters Chronicles, on June 19. The developer has ceased further development and will end all game services on that date.
Quantic Dream shutting down Spellcasters Chronicles this summer
Quantic Dream announced the discontinuation of development for their free-to-play game Spellcasters Chronicles, which will shut down on June 19, 2026. The studio cited the challenging market environment and insufficient audience for the decision, leading to an internal reorganization. Development on Star Wars Eclipse remains unaffected.
Detroit: Become Human Dev Quantic Dream Kills Live Service Game 3 Months After Early Access Launch, Insists Star Wars Eclipse ‘Continues as Planned’
Quantic Dream has canceled its live service game, Spellcasters Chronicles, only three months after its early access launch. Despite this cancellation, the studio confirmed that Star Wars Eclipse is still proceeding as planned.
Star Wars Eclipse Development "Continues" As Studio Cancels MOBA Months After Launch
Quantic Dream is shutting down its live-service game Spellcasters Chronicles on June 19, offering refunds to players. The studio confirmed that development on Star Wars Eclipse continues as planned, despite previous reports casting doubt on its status. The shutdown of Spellcasters Chronicles is attributed to a challenging market environment, and the company is undergoing an internal reorganization.
Star Wars Eclipse “Continues as Planned” As Studio Shutters Live Service Game and May Face Layoffs
Quantic Dream has discontinued its live service game Spellcasters Chronicles due to a lack of audience and is undergoing an internal reorganization, though the studio stated Star Wars Eclipse is unaffected and continues as planned. The developer acknowledged the difficult market environment and the need for a disciplined approach, while not commenting on potential layoffs due to legal processes in France.
Uppgift – Star Wars Eclipse kan vara flera år från färdigt
Reports indicate that Star Wars Eclipse is facing significant development challenges, with sources suggesting "very little progress" and that the game is likely "several years away from completion." Netease, the owner of Quantic Dream, has reportedly denied requests for additional staff to expedite development, with funding potentially tied to the underperforming early access title Spellcaster Chronicles.
Star Wars Eclipse Development Is Reportedly “Very Slow Going”
Development on Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse is reportedly progressing very slowly, with little progress made over several months and the game likely years away from completion. The financial viability of the project is increasingly dependent on the success of NetEase's Early Access title, Spellcasters Chronicles.
Star Wars Eclipse's Fate Is Uncertain - Report
Star Wars Eclipse is reportedly progressing very slowly, with its developer Quantic Dream's future potentially tied to the success of its free-to-play multiplayer game, Spellcasters Chronicles. NetEase, which owns Quantic Dream, may re-evaluate its investment in Eclipse if Spellcasters Chronicles does not meet financial expectations. The game was announced in 2021 and is rumored to potentially launch in 2026.
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.
MMO Week in Review: Queen Devona
This week's MMO news roundup covers updates for Guild Wars Reforged, layoffs at MechWarrior studio Piranha Games, and a potential acquisition of Epic Games by Disney. The article also touches on political discussions surrounding game shutdowns in Europe and new early access dates for Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era.
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.
WRUP: Presenting the 36th Annual Summer of Butts edition
This weekly roundup features Massively OP staff and community members discussing their weekend gaming plans. Titles mentioned include Marvel Heroes, Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy XIV, World of Warcraft, and several other MMORPGs and games. The article also includes a bonus question about favorite flowers.
March Into the Cloud With 15 New Games Coming to GeForce NOW
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding 15 new games in March, including Crimson Desert and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. The month's lineup features a variety of genres and new releases, with more titles to be announced throughout the month. Several games from February have also been added to the library.
What we've been playing - "This career is all I ever wanted to do"
Former Eurogamer Editorial Director Tom O reflects on his 22-year career in games media, expressing his passion for the industry despite its challenges. The article also features brief mentions of games played by the team, including Overwatch, Diablo 2: Resurrected, and Spellcasters Chronicles, alongside farewells to departing Eurogamer staff.
The Nightmare Returns in the Cloud: GeForce NOW Unleashes Capcom’s ‘Resident Evil Requiem’
Capcom's survival horror title Resident Evil Requiem is now available on NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service, featuring RTX 5080-class power for up to 5K resolution with full path tracing. A limited-time bundle offers the game with a 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership. Additionally, GeForce NOW is celebrating its sixth anniversary with rewards for Delta Force and the addition of 11 other games to its library.
