Quantic Dream is stopping development of Spellcasters Chronicles, a free-to-play multiplayer fantasy MOBA released on Steam earlier this year. The studio says the game did not attract the audience required for long-term sustainability in a difficult market. Quantic Dream will refocus efforts on other projects and expects a reorganization that may include layoffs. The studio states that the changes will not impact the ongoing development of Star Wars Eclipse. Star Wars Eclipse was teased years ago and is positioned as a major upcoming title. Quantic Dream frames its multiplayer work as experimentation and risk-taking, emphasizing the challenge of earning player trust and standing out without genre legacy.
"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."
"Quantic Dream confirmed a "reorganization" will result from the decision to abandon the game, suggesting the studio will face layoffs. It added that these cuts would not impact the ongoing development of Star Wars Eclipse, a game first teased years ago and which seems slated to potentially be a PlayStation 6 release at this rate."
"We also know how demanding it is to create something new. Earning the trust of players, standing out in such a competitive space, and introducing fresh concepts is incredibly challenging. And since we have no legacy in this genre, we know we have everything to prove - which is why your support and feedba"
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