Star Wars Eclipse Reportedly Years Away As Quantic Dream Faces Financial Hurdles
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Fresh reports indicate that Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse is still years away from completion, as parent company NetEase reportedly ties future studio funding to the commercial performance of its recent multiplayer release.
Quantic Dream's ambitious cinematic project Star Wars Eclipse is facing a lengthy wait, with recent reports indicating the game is still years from completion. According to insights shared by Insider Gaming and originally covered by Eurogamer, development on the High Republic title remains in a protracted state. Sources close to the studio suggest that while staffing expansions could speed up production, parent company NetEase is hesitant to pump more funds into the project without a clearer long-term financial vision.
Adding to the uncertainty, the studio's future priorities appear tied to the commercial performance of Spellcasters Chronicles, a multiplayer game released earlier this year. Reports indicate that NetEase is evaluating studio investments based on the financial viability of this new release. With the game struggling to retain a large concurrent player base on Steam, questions are naturally arising around the stability of ongoing funding for larger single-player endeavors like Eclipse.
While the situation at Quantic Dream creates uncertainty for fans waiting for a deep dive into the High Republic era, the broader Star Wars gaming ecosystem continues to move forward. Lucasfilm Games has multiple projects in the pipeline, including Casey Hudson's newly revealed Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic at Arcanaut Studios, alongside upcoming titles like Galactic Racer and Zero Company. For now, players will need to watch how Quantic Dream navigates its internal financial shifts while other studios pick up the torch for galaxy-spanning adventures.
Tags: Star Wars Eclipse, Quantic Dream, Gaming News, NetEase, Star Wars
Original article: Eurogamer