Quantic Dream Strike Aims to Save Star Wars Eclipse Development
Quantic Dream faces significant financial crisis as a strike action emerges from over 115 employees working on the now-cancelled Spellcaster Chronicles project. In May 2026, the developer announced the discontinuation of Spellcaster Chronicles, a decision that has left the studio in precarious circumstances.
The cancellation is particularly impactful because Quantic Dream had planned to use revenue generated from Spellcaster Chronicles to fund the development of Star Wars Eclipse, the studio’s ambitious licensed project. With that funding source now eliminated, the future of Star Wars Eclipse has come into serious question.
According to reports from Game Kult, the striking employees—at least 115 workers from the Spellcaster Chronicles team—believe their reinstatement or continued employment is essential to save the Star Wars Eclipse project. The strike represents a significant labour action at the studio as workers attempt to pressure management into finding a solution that preserves the Eclipse development.
The situation highlights broader challenges around project management, funding structures, and job security at game development studios. Quantic Dream’s reliance on revenue from a single cancelled project to fund another major initiative has proven to be a risky strategy, leaving the studio facing both financial uncertainty and labour unrest.