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Can Quantic Dream be trusted with Star Wars Eclipse?

What YouTube comments really reveal about trust in the studio, backed by numbers.

Updated: 13/07/2026
Trust in Quantic Dream remains split: roughly 15% of the conversation around Star Wars Eclipse revolves around the studio's reliability, torn between admiration for Detroit Become Human and growing concern over its internal management and pivot toward multiplayer.

The context

Star Wars Eclipse was announced on December 9, 2021 at The Game Awards by Quantic Dream, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. Set during the High Republic era, it is described as a branching narrative adventure featuring multiple playable characters. The studio's official website stated the game was then 'early in development'.

Quantic Dream, a studio founded in 1997 by David Cage and known for Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls and Detroit: Become Human, has faced legal proceedings since 2018 over allegations of a toxic workplace, including the circulation of photoshopped images deemed sexist and homophobic. The studio sued Le Monde and Mediapart for defamation, with courts ruling differently on separate points of the case.

In 2025, Quantic Dream was acquired by Chinese group NetEase for approximately 100 million euros, a period during which the studio also developed its first multiplayer title, Spellcasters Chronicles. On May 20, 2026, Quantic Dream announced the shutdown of that game along with an internal reorganization involving job cuts, while stating that development of Star Wars Eclipse remained unaffected and was continuing as planned.

The project also saw team changes: lead writer Adam Williams left Quantic Dream in August 2024. In October 2025, CEO David Cage confirmed in a studio blog post that the game was still in development, without announcing a release date or window.

Sources: Star Wars Eclipse - page officielle Quantic Dream · Star Wars Eclipse Development Is on Track, Says Quantic Dream · Quantic Dream wins (and loses) lawsuit against French media outlets · Star Wars Eclipse: All the key details so far

Factual background compiled from public sources — the debate analysis below relies exclusively on the comments.

How we got here

as told by the comments
December 2021 – The reveal

The reveal trailer leans on Quantic Dream's cinematic reputation: comments recall Detroit Become Human's success and praise the presentation, building strong initial trust.

March 2022 – First doubts about the studio

Commentators identifying as industry professionals flag signs of recruitment struggles, raising early fears about troubled internal project management.

2023 – The gameplay debate

The debate shifts to gameplay style: longtime fans of Quantic Dream's productions defend its narrative expertise, while others fear overly scripted mechanics inherited from earlier titles.

September 2025 – Insider accounts

Comments claiming ties to the studio describe, in French, management seen as toxic and heavy technical debt, reviving distrust despite continued attachment to the project.

2026 – Funding crisis and strike

The pivot toward a multiplayer title and an internal strike crystallize criticism: many argue leadership is sacrificing Eclipse for a risky commercial gamble.

Star Wars Eclipse

~15% of the discussion on this game

On Eclipse, trust in Quantic Dream swings between the aura of Detroit Become Human and doubts raised by revelations about internal management. The topic stays lively despite, or because of, the studio's prolonged silence.

Distrustful of the studio's management 55 %

Some commenters fear Quantic Dream's 'cinematic' DNA will translate into scripted combat and little real player freedom.
« I'm torn between how cool the trailer was, wanting to see more, and the fact it's made by Quantic Dream, so we'll probably get lots of QTE lightsaber fights instead of actual gameplay. »
— @dustinakadustin · ♥ 4 · translated · see original ↗
Testimonies presented as coming from insiders describe management seen as toxic and significant technical debt, feeding skepticism about the studio's ability to deliver the game.
« The studio's main problems are always the same, and Eclipse is no exception: bad management, toxic hierarchy, technical debt... Yes, the project is in trouble, and it wouldn't be surprising if it got canceled in the coming years. »
— @a.d2868 · ♥ 87 · translated · see original ↗
Longtime observers recall the studio's uneven history since the 90s and doubt its writing can meet the demands of a Star Wars universe.
« As someone who's followed Quantic Dream's history since the 90s, I had no faith they could make a good Star Wars game and story given their track record... Interesting, yes. Good? No. »
— @esalkor03 · ♥ 57 · translated · see original ↗

Trusting the studio's expertise 45 %

Some point out that Detroit Become Human took seven years to release yet still delivered, an argument used to justify patience with Eclipse.
« Just a reminder: this studio released its first Detroit Become Human trailer in 2012… the game actually came out in 2019. Don't lose hope, let them cook. »
— @exkobri558 · ♥ 4 k · translated · see original ↗
Others stress that Quantic Dream remains one of the few studios genuinely exploring gaming's narrative potential, fueling hope for a memorable story.
« I don't care what anyone says or if they think the writing is cringe. Quantic Dream is one of the only studios that actually tries to tap into the storytelling potential of the medium. »
— @plannein · ♥ 317 · translated · see original ↗
Fans of their earlier titles argue the studio has never disappointed on the cinematic experience front, granting it the benefit of the doubt.
« Quantic Dream games never fail to amaze. If this is anything like their previous games, it's going to be one hell of a Star Wars journey! Really looking forward to this visual/cinematic experience. »
— @jacobkirkpatrick-hq4ii · ♥ 41 · translated · see original ↗
Where the debate standsThe debate remains balanced but has clearly hardened over time: the initial trust built on Detroit Become Human's reputation is losing ground to accounts of internal management issues and the studio's commercial pivot. This single game is where Quantic Dream's reliability is being tested, and the debate has intensified since 2025-2026.

Frequently asked questions

Why do fans trust Quantic Dream with Star Wars Eclipse?
Many cite Detroit Become Human's success and the patience required for this kind of narrative production, arguing the studio has already proven it can handle long timelines without sacrificing quality.
What are the main criticisms of Quantic Dream on this project?
Criticism centers on gameplay seen as too scripted in past titles, testimonies describing toxic internal management, and the studio's pivot toward a multiplayer game seen as a diversion of resources.
Are the rumors of internal problems at Quantic Dream confirmed?
No official confirmation appears in the corpus: it is commenters presenting themselves as close to the studio who mention toxic management and technical debt, without independent verification.
Could Star Wars Eclipse be canceled because of these doubts?
The cancellation topic resurfaces regularly in comments, especially after news of an internal strike and a pivot toward a multiplayer game, but no official cancellation announcement is mentioned in the corpus.
Analysis built from 360 public YouTube comments on the tracked videos — updated on 13/07/2026. Our methodology