Quantic Dream confirms that Star Wars Eclipse is still in development, despite cuts from NetEase

Studio says it is "sad" about layoffs, but ensures that its projects continue at full steam

Amid a wave of layoffs and studio closures supported by NetEase, Quantic Dream, responsible for Heavy Rain, Detroit: Become Human, and the highly anticipated Star Wars Eclipse, finally broke the silence and guaranteed that its team was not affected by the restructuring.

The studio's CEO, Guillaume de Fondaumière, posted a statement on LinkedIn, ensuring that the company remains strong in the development of its projects and that 2024 was the best financial year in Quantic Dream's history, driven by the continued success of its previous game catalog.

"We are deeply saddened to hear about the recent layoffs and studio closures within the NetEase group. Our thoughts are with all those affected, and we sincerely hope they find new opportunities quickly."

Detroit still generates millions and sustains Quantic Dream's growth

Even without a recent new release, the Parisian studio recorded its highest revenue in 28 years of existence in 2024. The main reason? Detroit: Become Human, from 2018, which sold over 2 million copies in the last year and now totals 11 million units sold over time.

Although Star Wars Eclipse still has no release date and few details have been revealed since its announcement in 2021, de Fondaumière ensures that the game is "progressing as planned".

"We are fully committed to delivering and releasing these innovative and high-quality titles in the future," reiterated the CEO, without specifying when we will have more news about Star Wars Eclipse.

NetEase continues to cut studios, but Quantic Dream escapes the axe

While Quantic Dream and some other NetEase studios, like Anchor Point Studios, ensure they are staying firm in the development of their games, several other studios remain at risk.

NetEase has already closed down Worlds Untold, led by Mass Effect veteran Mac Walters, as well as laid off employees from Jar of Sparks, by Jerry Hook (Halo Infinite), and most recently from Liquid Sword, founded by Just Cause creator.

Furthermore, a recent report indicated that NetEase is "actively looking to sell" some of its Western studios, including GPTRACK50, Jackalyptic Games, Nagoshi, Pincool, Skybox Labs, Studio Flare, T-Minus Zero Entertainment, among others.

The Chinese publisher limited to say that "all studios and projects are constantly under review and evaluation" and that changes will continue to occur as necessary.

With Star Wars Eclipse still without a release date and instability within NetEase, fans of George Lucas' saga remain in anticipation. Whether the game will actually reach the market without further setbacks, only time will tell.