{"id":37079,"date":"2026-06-27T16:53:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T16:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=37079"},"modified":"2026-06-27T16:53:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T16:53:29","slug":"report-star-wars-eclipse-development-at-risk-of-stalling-due-to-potential-layoffs-according-to-developers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=37079","title":{"rendered":"Report: Star Wars Eclipse Development at Risk of Stalling Due to Potential Layoffs, According to Developers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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### Quantic Dream Faces Uncertainty as Video Game Union Calls for Strike<\/p>\n

Earlier this week, the French video game union STJV initiated a call for a national industry strike, commencing with a picket line at the physical studio of Quantic Dream, known for developing “Detroit: Become Human.” The union has raised alarms over the potential layoffs of 115 employees due to what they describe as an “internal reorganization.” Reports now indicate that the future of Quantic Dream\u2019s upcoming project, “Star Wars Eclipse,” may be at risk of cancellation.<\/p>\n

In conversations reported by Gamekult, a developer working on “Star Wars Eclipse,” identified only as Jules, articulated that the strike is not an act of sabotage but rather an effort to salvage the game’s future. The developer argues that the 115 employees vulnerable to layoffs are essential for the studio and the development process, stating, “We\u2019re understaffed, like many other companies in the sector,” implying that a culture of “crunch time” has been exploited, which is not sustainable for the industry.<\/p>\n

The timing of the protest coincided with a visit from a representative of Lucasfilm Games, who was checking on the progress of “Eclipse.” Another developer, Th\u00e9o, emphasized the dire implications of the layoffs, asserting that the game “literally cannot be finished if the redundancy plan is implemented as currently scheduled.” Th\u00e9o expressed concern over the loss of a month of production, indicating the critical need for training and proper staffing to meet developmental demands.<\/p>\n

“Star Wars Eclipse” was first revealed in 2021, and aside from some leaked images, little has been disclosed about the game since its announcement. It is known to allow players to embody various characters during the High Republic era, a time when the Jedi were notably more active than depicted in the films. The studio Quantic Dream has faced scrutiny in the past concerning allegations of abusive working conditions. However, the current status of the working environment has not been fully clarified following these recent discussions about possible layoffs.<\/p>\n

As the strike unfolds, the attention remains on how these labor actions will impact both the future of “Star Wars Eclipse” and the broader gaming industry, which continues to grapple with issues of staffing, workplace conditions, and sustainability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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\nEarlier this week, French video game union STJV called for a national industry strike, starting with a picket line held at Detroit: Become Human<\/a> developer Quantic Dream’s physical studio. The union claimed that 115 jobs were at risk of layoffs as part of an “internal reorganisation.” Now, based on a report that speaks with some devs that work at Quantic Dream, it sounds like the studio’s upcoming Star Wars Eclipse<\/a> is at risk of cancellation.\n<\/p>\n

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