STAR WARS ECLIPSE FACES NEW CHALLENGES AS LEAD WRITER DEPARTS
The development of Star Wars: Eclipse, the highly anticipated game from Quantic Dream and Lucasfilm Games, has hit another snag. Adam Williams, who served as the lead writer for the project, has announced his departure from Quantic Dream after nearly a decade to found his own studio, Republic Games. Williams, who also held the lead writer position for Quantic Dream’s Detroit: Become Human, is now working on a dark fantasy RPG with a rebellion against a tyrannical regime, funded by PUBG publisher Krafton.
Star Wars: Eclipse is set in the High Republic Era, a period known as the golden age of the Jedi, and promises to deliver deeply branching narratives with multiple playable characters, a hallmark of Quantic Dream’s games. However, the game has faced significant hurdles, including a planned boycott by fans following allegations of homophobia and racism against Quantic Dream. The studio has also struggled with hiring new staff due to past controversies, which may further complicate the game’s development.
Despite these issues, Quantic Dream is still actively seeking to hire a new lead writer, indicating that the game is not yet close to completion. The game’s release date remains uncertain, with some reports suggesting it may not be available until 2027. Quantic Dream’s vice president of marketing has confirmed that the project is still active but not ready for release, emphasizing that the game is ‘still simmering in development.’
Williams’ departure to form Republic Games marks a significant shift in the project’s trajectory. His new studio’s focus on a dark fantasy RPG showcases his continued interest in narrative-driven games, albeit in a different genre from Star Wars. This move adds another layer of uncertainty to the future of Star Wars: Eclipse.
As the game continues to face challenges in its development, fans remain cautious about its future. The numerous obstacles, including staffing issues and potential boycotts, have cast a shadow over what was initially a highly anticipated addition to the Star Wars gaming universe. Despite these setbacks, the unique setting of the High Republic Era and the promise of Quantic Dream’s signature branching narratives continue to generate interest among Star Wars enthusiasts.
While no official statements have been made regarding the game’s current status beyond the confirmation of its ongoing development, the search for a new lead writer suggests that significant work remains to be done. As the gaming community watches closely, the fate of Star Wars: Eclipse hangs in the balance, with its eventual release date and final form remaining subjects of much speculation and anticipation.
Filipino Translation:
Mukhang may bagong problema na naman sa development ng Star Wars: Eclipse, 'yung upcoming game from Quantic Dream at Lucasfilm Games na hinihintay ng marami. Si Adam Williams, na lead writer ng project, nag-announce na aalis na siya sa Quantic Dream matapos halos sampung taon para i-start 'yung sarili niyang studio, Republic Games. Si Williams din 'yung lead writer ng Detroit: Become Human ng Quantic Dream. Ngayon, nagtatrabaho siya sa dark fantasy RPG na focused sa rebellion laban sa isang tyrannical regime, funded ng PUBG publisher Krafton. 'Yung Star Wars: Eclipse, naka-set siya sa High Republic Era, which is parang golden age ng mga Jedi, at may promise na magkakaroon ng deeply branching narratives with multiple playable characters—hallmark nila Quantic Dream ito. Pero may mga malaking challenges 'yung game, tulad ng planned boycott ng mga fans dahil sa allegations ng homophobia at racism laban sa Quantic Dream. Nahihirapan din 'yung studio mag-hire ng bagong staff dahil sa mga past controversies. 'Di rin ito nakakatulong sa progress ng game. Kahit may ganitong mga problema, actively nag-hahanap pa rin ng new lead writer ang Quantic Dream, kaya mukhang matagal-tagal pa bago matapos ang game. Ang release date nga, uncertain pa rin, at may mga reports na baka sa 2027 pa 'to ma-release. Ayon sa vice president ng marketing ng Quantic Dream, ongoing pa rin daw ang project, pero hindi pa ito ready for release, kaya sabi niya, “still simmering in development.” Ang pag-alis ni Williams para i-set up ang Republic Games ay malaking pagbabago sa takbo ng project. 'Yung focus ng bago niyang studio sa dark fantasy RPG ay nagpapakita na interested pa rin siya sa narrative-driven games, pero iba nga lang ang genre kesa sa Star Wars. So, dahil dito, nadagdagan pa 'yung uncertainty sa future ng Star Wars: Eclipse. Habang tuloy-tuloy pa rin 'yung challenges sa development, medyo nagiging cautious na rin ang mga fans sa future ng game. Ang dami ng obstacles, kasama na 'yung staffing issues at potential boycotts, kaya medyo nagiging shadowed na 'yung excitement sa game na dati inisip na big addition sa Star Wars universe. Pero sa kabila ng mga setbacks, interesting pa rin para sa mga Star Wars fans 'yung unique setting ng High Republic Era at 'yung promise ng Quantic Dream style branching narratives. Although wala pang official statements about the current status ng game (bukod sa confirmation na ongoing pa rin ang development), 'yung paghahanap nila ng bagong lead writer ibig sabihin marami pang work na kailangang gawin. Dahil dito, both fans at ang gaming community are watching, at mukhang nakabitin pa sa balance ang kapalaran ng Star Wars: Eclipse, with its eventual release date and final form as subjects of much speculation and anticipation.
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