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Star Wars Eclipse "literally cannot be finished" if layoffs go through, its devs reportedly say
Rock Paper Shotgun • • technology
Key Points:
- French video game union STJV called for a national industry strike, starting with a picket at Quantic Dream's studio, citing 115 jobs at risk due to an internal reorganization.
- Developers working on Star Wars Eclipse expressed concerns that the game is at risk of cancellation if the planned layoffs proceed.
- A developer named Jules emphasized that the studio is understaffed and that the 115 employees targeted for layoffs are essential, arguing that the industry relies too much on employee passion leading to unsustainable crunch periods.
- The strike coincided with a visit from Lucasfilm Games to check on Eclipse's progress, highlighting the critical timing and impact on the project.
- Another developer, Théo, stated that the game's completion is impossible without retaining the 115 staff members, noting that the month-long inactivity due to the strike has already caused significant production delays.
