According to a fresh claim from reputed insider Tom Henderson, the release date of Star Wars Eclipse could be years away. Quantic Dream’s fresh take on the Star Wars world has piqued the interest of many gamers and franchise lovers, but it is likely to become one of the many games that have an exciting reveal and then vanishes for an extended period. Despite the lack of details, Star Wars Eclipse was one of the greatest revelations at The Game Awards, so the wait may be difficult.
All that is known for certain is that Star Wars Eclipse takes place during the High Republic era of the imaginative sci-fi universe. Outside of the novels, it has never been explicitly seen, despite being described. There have been suggestions that the films may attempt to recreate this era, but it appears that Quantic Dream may have beaten them to the punch. It’s unknown how the game will play or what the real tale will be about, but the teaser suggests the game will take you to several planets and introduce you to new characters.
However, Quantic Dream is unlikely to release these details for quite some time. According to Tom Henderson, Star Wars Eclipse is at least three to four years away, however that appears to be the bare minimum. The project is being worked on collaboratively by Quantic Dream’s Paris and Montreal studios, with Paris handling the narrative. New Star Wars Eclipse pictures have set the tone for what the game will be, indicating that Quantic Dream has a vision for the game, although it’s unclear how far along it is. Henderson also mentioned that the firm is having problems finding developers, which could be dragging down the game.
It remains to be seen whether or not Star Wars Eclipse will emerge at any gaming events shortly, but it appears that it will be a game that will require some time in the oven. As of now, fans will have to sift through rumours to get a sense of what this game will be like. According to early reports, Quantic Dream would not use its normal choice-based gameplay for Star Wars Eclipse, and that the game will instead play more like a regular action game, which may be good news for those who aren’t fans of the studio’s choose-your-own-adventure style.
Even though there will be a long wait, the fact that Disney has entrusted Quantic Dream with the High Republic era in its forthcoming game is encouraging. There are probably a lot of developers vying to make a Star Wars game, but Disney chose the team behind Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human. It’s unknown how Star Wars Eclipse will turn out, but Quantic Dream is taking its time.
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