New Report Alleges Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse Is in Trouble as Staff Go on Strike Over Layoffs Plan

Key Points:

• French studio Quantic Dream recently canceled its live service game Spellcasters Chronicles, leading to planned layoffs potentially affecting up to 25% of its workforce, though exact numbers remain unconfirmed.
• Despite initial assurances that Star Wars Eclipse development was unaffected, reports from French site gamekult indicate the project is struggling with resource shortages, lack of vision, and slow progress.
• A strike organized by the STJV union took place at Quantic Dream’s Paris headquarters, with staff aiming to save Star Wars Eclipse by opposing the layoffs and highlighting that the project cannot be completed without retaining key developers.
• Quantic Dream’s CEO Guillaume de Fondaumière reaffirmed the studio's commitment to ongoing projects and denied closure rumors, emphasizing continued development and financial support from parent company NetEase, though no specific updates on Star Wars Eclipse’s release were provided.
• Union negotiations are ongoing to reduce job losses and secure a majority agreement, with hopes that retained staff can complete Star Wars Eclipse despite the recent turmoil and broader industry challenges faced by NetEase-owned studios.