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Star Wars Eclipse Development Faces Delays Amidst Staffing Issues

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Development on Star Wars Eclipse is reportedly progressing very slowly, with significant challenges and potential delays. Employees are protesting understaffing and unsustainable working conditions. The game's future funding may depend on the success of another title, Spellcasters Chronicles.

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Gaming Bolt

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.

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FZ.se

Quantic Dream-anställd: Star Wars Eclipse kan inte färdigställas utan mer personal

Employees 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.

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IGN

Quantic Dream Insists Its Star Wars Eclipse Team Has 'All the Necessary Resources to Complete Its Mission,' Despite Striking Staff Claiming Risk of Cancellation

Quantic 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.

FZ.se

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.

N4G

Star Wars Eclipse May Have Finished Big Chunks But It Still Sounds Stuck

A new report indicates that while significant portions of Star Wars Eclipse have been completed, the game's overall development is progressing very slowly. It is suggested that the title may still be several years away from release.

N4G

Star Wars Eclipse May Have Finished Big Chunks — But It Still Sounds Stuck

Despite reports indicating that significant portions of Star Wars Eclipse have been completed, the game's development appears to be facing ongoing challenges. The article suggests that while some development milestones have been met, the project is still considered to be in a difficult phase.

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Gaming Instincts

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.

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Gamespot

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.

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Push Square

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.

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Eurogamer

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.

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Wolfs Gaming Blog

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.

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Gaming Bolt

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.

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