Quantic Dream Calms Closure Worries Amid NetEase's Expansion Plans

Quantic Dream, known for developing the anticipated game Star Wars: Eclipse, has issued a statement dispelling concerns about its stability amidst reports of layoffs and closures at parent company NetEase. The studio CEO, Guillaume de Fondaumière, reassured fans that the Paris and Montreal teams are "unaffected" by NetEase's strategic shifts and are actively developing projects. He emphasized the studio's commitment to delivering high-quality titles while revealing record performance for their past titles. Despite NetEase's recent struggles in the western gaming market, the company affirmed its ongoing global expansion strategy, with a pipeline of new games set for release.

No, Quantic Dream has confirmed that its studios in Paris and Montreal are continuing their development plans as scheduled and remain unaffected by NetEase’s restructuring, focusing on delivering innovative titles.

Star Wars: Eclipse is an upcoming action-adventure game set in the beloved Star Wars universe. It's being developed by Quantic Dream, a studio known for narrative-driven titles like Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human. The game aims to offer players an engaging storyline set during the High Republic era, although details about its gameplay and release date are still under wraps.