Even if Quantic Dream manages to secure the necessary funding, the release of Star Wars Eclipse is still projected to be several years away.
The development of Star Wars Eclipse, one of Quantic Dream’s most anticipated projects, has reportedly encountered significant difficulties and may be at risk. This information comes from Insider Gaming, citing sources familiar with the situation.
Despite being announced in 2021, the game’s production has been progressing at an extremely slow pace for nearly five years, according to these sources. Although a significant portion of the project is reportedly complete, the remaining development stages are proving challenging, with the team making “very little progress” in recent months. Estimates suggest the game’s release is “still several years away,” if the project is completed at all.
The primary concern stems not only from the slow development pace but also from substantial financial risks. NetEase, Quantic Dream’s parent company, previously reduced its investments in international projects, leading to the termination of funding for several games. This strategic shift has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the future of Quantic Dream and its ongoing projects.
An additional risk factor is the reliance on the commercial success of the multiplayer game Spellcasters Chronicles, which is intended to generate revenue for funding Star Wars Eclipse. The project was released in early access in February 2026 but has shown weak performance: its peak online player count was merely 888, and it struggles to maintain an average of even 200 concurrent users.
According to Insider Gaming, should Spellcasters Chronicles fail to achieve commercial success, NetEase may re-evaluate its strategy and cease further investments in the studio. This outcome would not only jeopardize Star Wars Eclipse but also put the entire future of Quantic Dream at risk.