Star Wars Eclipse
News, coverage and analysis tracking Star Wars Eclipse across the outlets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Quantic Dream shuts down Spellcasters Chronicles, offers refundsQuantic 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 ChroniclesQuantic 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 månaderQuantic 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 – RumorQuantic 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's multiplayer game Spellcasters Chronicles is being shut down and the studio reorganised, but Star Wars Eclipse is unaffectedQuantic 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 LaunchQuantic 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.
Quantic Dream Shutting Down Title Spellcasters ChroniclesQuantic 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 ScrappedQuantic 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.- Quantic Dream shutting down Spellcasters Chronicles this summerQuantic 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.