Star Wars Eclipse update as studio announces end of Spellcasters Chronicles
Spellcasters Chronicles studio Quantic Dream is shutting down the live-service game, but there is good news for players waiting for Star Wars Eclipse.
Quantic Dream has insisted Star Wars Eclipse development is continuing "as planned" despite shutting down Spellcasters Chronicles.
The studio behind the upcoming Star Wars title has confirmed its first live-service game, which launched in February, will be closed down on June 19, but Eclipse won't be impacted by the move.
In a statement, Quantic Dream said: "The development of Star Wars Eclipse is not affected by this decision and continues as planned."
The Star Wars game was first announced at The Game Awards 2021, and set in the High Republic era of the franchise's timeline
The studio also confirmed the "discontinuation of the development of Spellcaster Chronicles".
They explained "With this project, our teams set out to explore new creative territories and create a bold, original multiplayer experience.
"Spellcasters Chronicles allowed us to experiment with new concepts and bring to life an ambitious game shaped by the talent, creativity, and dedication of everyone involved.
"However, in today's particularly challenging market environment, the game has not reached the audience needed to ensure its long-term sustainability.
"We have therefore made the difficult decision to refocus our efforts on our other projects.
"As part of this decision, the studio will undertake an internal reorganization. We are fully committed to handling this transition with fairness, care, and respect, and will prioritize internal reassignments wherever possible to support our other productions."
Elsewhere, Quantic Dreams noted that Spellcasters Chronicles "will remain accessible online until June 19, 2026, when servers will be shut down".
They added that "all amounts spent during Early Access will be eligible for a full refund upon request", with "further details" coming to the game's Discord and official channels.
The statement concluded: "We would like to sincerely thank the players who joined us on this journey, the creators and community members who supported the project, and the teams whose remarkable work brought Spellcasters Chronicles to life."
