Star Wars Eclipse Update: PS5 & PC Guide on Release Date

Recent headlines have not been kind to Quantic Dream, the studio behind the long-awaited Star Wars Eclipse, but the company is pushing back on concerns. In a fresh message, it says the project is still moving forward on schedule, despite the turmoil surrounding its workforce and the wider industry.

What Quantic Dream is saying about Star Wars Eclipse

Quantic Dream’s latest communication comes as the studio faces both pending layoffs and the effects of the ongoing developer strike. The company told IGN that Star Wars Eclipse remains on track and that it has the staffing and support required to reach completion.

The studio’s stance directly contradicts claims from some developers who are currently picketing. Those workers argue that finishing Star Wars Eclipse may depend on the 115 people laid off from Spellcasters Chronicles being absorbed into the Eclipse team.

Company response to layoff-linked concerns

In its statement, Quantic Dream argues that the individuals tied to the Spellcasters Chronicles closure do not influence the current status of Star Wars Eclipse or whether it will be completed. The studio also says it wants to focus on helping anyone affected by the changes as they transition out of the company, and it declines to expand further beyond that point.

Quantic Dream claims Star Wars Eclipse is unaffected by the recent closure of Spellcasters Chronicles.
The company says the Spellcasters Chronicles situation was driven by difficult market conditions in that specific segment.
Quantic Dream states development is continuing as planned, with full team commitment and the necessary resources to finish the project.
It also emphasizes support for employees impacted by the closure as they leave the studio, and it does not provide additional commentary.

Context: a long wait since announcement

Star Wars Eclipse was announced nearly five years ago, and Quantic Dream has kept details unusually scarce over that time. In the meantime, the Star Wars game landscape has expanded, with multiple projects currently in development across different genres.

There are currently many Star Wars games in the works, and a comprehensive list of each project and its genre has been compiled as part of the broader discussion around the franchise’s upcoming lineup.

Key quote from Quantic Dream

Quantic Dream’s statement to IGN included the following message:

“As previously stated, the development of Star Wars Eclipse remains unaffected by the recent closure of Spellcasters Chronicles, a decision driven by the challenging market conditions in that segment…
“The development of Star Wars Eclipse is continuing as planned, with the full commitment of its team and all the necessary resources to complete its mission.”

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