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Quantic Dream developers staged a strike over mass layoffs, arguing that removing 115 inactive staff will jeopardize or delay Star Wars Eclipse, a project some say could be canceled; the workers say their expertise is still needed and that understaffing hurts production, while the studio says the layoffs mainly affect the Spellcasters Chronicles team and that Star Wars Eclipse is still years away from release.
Quantic Dream staff warn that Star Wars Eclipse could be canceled if the planned layoffs of about 115 workers proceed, saying the studio is already understaffed and losing that many would halt production; a French union strike presses for safer restructuring as Lucasfilm Games monitors progress. The project, announced in 2021 and set during the High Republic era, remains uncertain amid past abuse allegations at the studio.
Quantic Dream developers on strike warn that Star Wars Eclipse cannot be finished if the planned layoff of 115 workers who had been inactive on Spellcasters Chronicles proceeds, arguing the project is severely understaffed and that retaining these roles is essential to completion amid a wider industry crunch and the Chronicles closure.
Quantic Dream employees staged a Paris strike to protest up to 115 layoffs from the Spellcasters Chronicles team, arguing Star Wars Eclipse cannot be finished without that crew; the dispute comes as NetEase’s ownership and a Lucasfilm progress review put the game’s future under scrutiny.
Quantic Dream, known for story-driven single-player games, announced its first multiplayer project, Spellcasters Chronicles, a free-to-play 3v3 action strategy game set in a fantasy universe, with a closed beta launching soon. The studio also confirmed ongoing development of its highly-anticipated Star Wars Eclipse, marking a shift towards multi-project development.
Quantic Dream, known for story-driven games, announced a new hero shooter called Spellcasters and is still developing Star Wars: Eclipse, amidst a history of controversy and a shift towards multiplayer and publishing projects.
The Game Awards, set to stream live from Los Angeles on December 12, will feature at least two major game announcements that are expected to surprise fans, according to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier. Schreier hinted at teaser trailers for games not releasing until 2026 or later, similar to past announcements like Monolith's Wonder Woman and Star Wars: Eclipse. The event will also include awards, world premieres, and musical performances, with Sony leading in nominations.