Amid recent news of restructuring at NetEase, the developer behind the highly anticipated Star Wars Eclipse, Quantic Dream has stated that it remains unaffected by the changes. The French studio, renowned for its narrative-driven titles like Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human, has reassured fans that its development of Star Wars Eclipse is continuing smoothly.

What Is Happening at NetEase?

NetEase, a major Chinese technology and gaming company, recently announced a restructuring within its gaming division, which included the cancellation or scaling back of several unannounced projects. This has led to concerns among fans and industry watchers about how these changes could impact its various partnerships, including its collaboration with Quantic Dream on Star Wars Eclipse.

NetEase’s restructuring comes as part of broader changes in the gaming industry, particularly with the shifting dynamics between Western studios and Chinese publishers. While NetEase has been an investor and publisher for Quantic Dream, the studio has clarified that the restructuring at NetEase has not affected its internal operations or the development timeline for Star Wars Eclipse.

Quantic Dream’s Statement on the Matter

In response to growing speculation about the future of Star Wars Eclipse, Quantic Dream issued a statement, reassuring fans that they remain fully committed to the development of the highly anticipated title.

“We want to clarify that the recent restructuring at NetEase has had no impact on our team, our resources, or the development of Star Wars Eclipse,” Quantic Dream said. “Our studio continues to operate independently and is focused on delivering the best possible experience for players.”

The studio also emphasized its strong working relationship with NetEase, which has supported the project from the outset, but reassured fans that the game’s development remains under Quantic Dream’s control.

What Is Star Wars Eclipse?

Star Wars Eclipse is one of the most anticipated titles in the Star Wars franchise, being developed by Quantic Dream in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. The game is set in the High Republic era, hundreds of years before the events of the Skywalker saga, and promises to offer a fresh narrative experience in the Star Wars universe.

The game is expected to feature Quantic Dream’s signature narrative-driven gameplay, with player choices impacting the story and its various outcomes. The announcement of Star Wars Eclipse in late 2021 drew immediate attention, as it marked the studio’s first foray into the Star Wars universe, and the first major Star Wars game from an external developer since the success of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding some of NetEase’s projects, Star Wars Eclipse remains an exciting prospect for both Quantic Dream and Star Wars fans. With the studio’s focus on delivering a rich, branching narrative and its reputation for creating emotionally engaging experiences, Star Wars Eclipse is shaping up to be a potentially groundbreaking title in the Star Wars gaming universe.

The continued development of Star Wars Eclipse is a testament to Quantic Dream’s ability to maintain creative control, even amidst the challenges that can come with large-scale partnerships and restructurings. Fans can rest assured that, at least for now, the game’s development is moving forward as planned.

While NetEase’s restructuring may raise questions for some developers under its umbrella, Quantic Dream has made it clear that Star Wars Eclipse remains unaffected by the changes. With the studio’s commitment to delivering a unique and exciting Star Wars experience, fans can look forward to more updates as the game nears its eventual release. For now, Quantic Dream continues its work on what could be one of the most ambitious and immersive Star Wars games to date.