Star Wars Eclipse "literally cannot be finished" without more staff, insist striking Quantic Dream developers

Developers at Quantic Dream have launched a strike to prevent planned layoffs of 115 employees, warning that *Star Wars Eclipse*—already in advanced development—cannot be completed without the staff. The union STJV has framed the crisis as industry-wide, urging a sector-wide strike later this week over broader labor concerns. Coverage from *Eurogamer*, *Kotaku*, and *GamesRadar+* emphasizes the developers’ claim that the game’s production is at a standstill, with no viable path forward if layoffs proceed.

Outlets including *IGN*, *Rock Paper Shotgun*, and *Wccftech* cite internal reports and union statements to highlight the stakes, framing the dispute as both a studio-specific and systemic issue. The French union STJV’s call for a national strike day underscores escalating tensions in the gaming industry, though Quantic Dream’s direct response remains unreported. Reports uniformly cite the same 115-figure layoff plan, with no official confirmation from the studio.

Next steps hinge on whether the strike halts layoffs or forces negotiations. If the union’s broader strike materializes, the gaming sector could face widespread disruptions. Quantic Dream’s silence on the game’s status or layoff plans leaves critical questions unanswered—including whether *Star Wars Eclipse* will be canceled or delayed indefinitely.