Star Wars Eclipse studio lead assures fans that Quantic Dream developers "remain unaffected" by NetEase layoffs, and "are continuing to develop our projects at full pace"
As reports of funding cuts and layoffs at NetEase circulate, associated video game companies like Quantic Dream are assuring the public that their developers aren't affected – and neither are their games, including upcoming titles like Star Wars Eclipse.
Star Wars Eclipse, described by Quantic Dream as the team's "most ambitious" project yet, is still in the works – and if CEO Guillaume de Fondaumière's recent LinkedIn post is anything to go by, its production hasn't been impacted by NetEase's financial circumstances or any of its layoffs. "We were deeply saddened to learn about the recent layoffs and studio closures affecting some of the NetEase group's divisions," writes the company lead.
"Our thoughts are with everyone impacted, and we sincerely hope that they quickly find new opportunities," continues de Fondaumière, going on to reassure readers that neither Quantic Dream nor its games in development have been affected. "We want to reassure everyone that our studios in Paris and Montreal remain unaffected. We are continuing to develop our projects at full pace, with several open positions available in both locations."
He then explains NetEase's relationship with Quantic Dream over time from the beginning: "Founded 28 years ago, Quantic Dream remains committed to the strategy outlined by David and I in 2019, when NetEase initially acquired a minority stake in our company. Over the past six years, NetEase has been a dedicated partner, providing us with creative freedom and the financial resources necessary for our studio to grow and strive."
In 2022, de Fondaumière states that "Quantic Dream became a wholly owned subsidiary of NetEase, aligning with our shared vision for the future." According to the lead, the company went on to smash its own records in 2024 and achieve "the highest revenue in our history, driven by the exceptional performance of our back-catalogue titles" like Detroit: Become Human – a game he notes sold over 11 million units on console and PC.
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