Quantic Dream Cancels Spellcasters Chronicles Live Service Game
Quantic Dream has canceled its live service game, Spellcasters Chronicles, just three months after its early access launch.
Quantic Dream has canceled its live service game, Spellcasters Chronicles, just three months after its early access launch.
Quantic Dream, known for story-driven games like Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human, decided to end Spellcasters Chronicles due to low player engagement and mixed reviews. Despite peaking at 888 concurrent players, the game struggled to maintain interest, with a 24-hour peak of only 54. The studio cited the challenging market environment for the cancellation and announced a shift in focus to other projects, leading to potential layoffs.
Although Spellcasters Chronicles was an attempt to explore multiplayer gaming, Quantic Dream acknowledged its failure to attract a sustainable audience. The studio emphasized the dedication of its teams but noted the need for a strategic approach in the current market. While internal reorganization and possible layoffs are on the horizon, the development of Star Wars Eclipse remains unaffected and on track.
Star Wars Eclipse, set in the High Republic era, combines Quantic Dream's narrative expertise with action-adventure gameplay in the Star Wars universe. Despite limited details on the project, the studio reassured fans of its progress amid rumors of development challenges. In contrast to Spellcasters Chronicles, Star Wars Eclipse faces no disruptions, with its release timeline still undisclosed.
