Those who remained were asked to pick up the slack, as leadership apparently mandated overtime to help the project over the finish line. However, a studio spokesperson told IGN that development is “continuing as planned” with the team’s “full commitment” and “all the necessary resources.”

“As previously stated, the development of Star Wars Eclipse remains unaffected by the recent closure of Spellcasters Chronicles, a decision driven by the challenging market conditions in that segment.

“The development of Star Wars Eclipse is continuing as planned, with the full commitment of its team and all the necessary resources to complete its mission.

“Our priority is to ensure that employees affected by the restructuring process receive the appropriate support, care, and consideration. Out of respect for this ongoing process and for the employees concerned, we will not provide any further comment at this stage.”

First announced in December 2021, reports quickly emerged about the project being three to four years out from launch. Other rumors claimed it had already been in development for 18 months and still lacked a playable build. Quantic Dream would eventually counter reports of delays by stating that it never announced a release date (which is technically correct).

However, it seems things have only barely improved over the years. Fresh rumors claimed that the project was “years off” from completion and currently in “development hell.” Quantic Dream was apparently counting on Spellcasters Chronicles to help fund it. With that possibility out of the window, it remains to be seen if the studio will even remain with NetEase, which has seemingly remained neutral to the current strike.

Speaking to Gamekult, the team behind the title believes that they’re “absolutely essential” to the project and that it “literally cannot be finished” without them. If not retained, those remaining will have to crunch to make up for the loss (overtime reportedly went into effect for Eclipse hours after the announcement of layoffs).

“We believe that, as things stand, the game simply cannot be completed if the layoff plan is implemented as currently proposed,” said one developer.

Together with STJV union, the studio is holding a protest on the same day that a Lucasfilm delegation is set to visit. Its long-term goal is to meet NetEase Games executives (who have apparently remained hands-off throughout) to put pressure on Quantic Dream leadership. The latter is reportedly pushing back against this while also claiming that failure to return to work could lead to Eclipse’s cancellation and the studio facing bankruptcy.

As for why there’s been little to no communication on the title – announced in December 2021 at The Game Awards – it’s apparently due to “multiple delays and massive disorganization.” Negotiations are still ongoing, so stay tuned for updates. Unfortunately, the situation with Quantic Dream and the recent layoffs at Bungie is only a taste of what’s still to come.

While Hoyle is known for his work at BioWare during the development of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and the Mass Effect trilogy, Livingstone has an even longer resume. Her work includes several of the studio’s RPGs, like Neverwinter Nights and Dragon Age, along with her also having worked on the two sci-fi RPGs. Joining them is Melanie Faulknor as director of external developments, who has previously worked on Mass Effect 3, Dragon Age 2, and Dragon Age: Inquisition. According to Eurogamer, the newest addition to the team is now Den Fessenden as senior technical designer, who is an industry veteran that has also worked on the original Knights of the Old Republic.

The team being made up of so many former BioWare developers ties in with Lucasfilm Games VP and GM Douglas Reilly’s thoughts on the development of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. Back in December, he spoke about the legacy of Knights of the Old Republic, saying that the new game will be “about honoring that legacy by creating something in the same tradition of a deep, cinematic, choice-driven role-playing game.” The team at Arcanaugt Studios is also made up of “people who helped shape that legacy.”

Hudson, who also happens to be CEO of Arcanaut Studios, spoke about why Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic won’t be carrying over the lore established by Knights of the Old Republic, noting that Disney’s acquisition of the IP led to the discarding of all preceding expanded universe media.

“When we developed the original KOTOR, we wanted to create a definitive Star Wars experience — crafting an adventure that consisted of all the things we dreamed of doing as Star Wars fans,” Hudson explained. “Now, 25 years after we started work on that game, our aspirations are equally ambitious. Fate of the Old Republic represents an opportunity to explore a contemporary vision of a definitive Star Wars experience, using state-of-the-art technology and game design, and an all-new story crafted specifically to deliver on the combination of player agency and immersion in Star Wars that was at the heart of KOTOR.”

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic was officially unveiled back in December 2025 with a CG trailer that showcased a female protagonist and a pair of companions. While Arcanaut Studios hasn’t yet announced a solid release date for the title, Hudson has said that it will be out before 2030. No platforms have been announced for the game yet, either, but it will likely come to PC and current-generation consoles.

Well, that has now changed with Pascal Blanché joining its team as the studio art director. He is best known for his work on games like Assassin’s Creed (2008),  Far Cry: New Dawn, and Splinter Cell: Conviction, aside from indies like Hooked On You under his belt.

He broke the news himself, via a post on Bluesky, with the following statement: “Super excited to announce that I started a new position as Studio Art Director at ArcanautStudios, where I joined forces with Casey Hudson and his amazing team to work on the next epic Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic!”

With Hudson, who is the director of the upcoming title, stating that it was going to be a “love letter” to the title that inspired it, it’s going to be interesting to see what touches Blanché creates for what’s shaping up to be a fresh new take on a galaxy far, far away.

Although Fate of the Old Republic doesn’t have a release date yet, things are certainly looking like the game is in good hands. Now, all we can do is wait to find out who’s featured in the image that Blanché shared along with his post, which you can check out below.

Super excited to announce that I started a new position as Studio Art Director at ArcanautStudios, where I joined forces with Casey Hudson and his amazing team to work on the next epic Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic! #swfotor

— Pascal blanché (@pascalblanche.bsky.social) 2026-03-06T02:34:06.662Z

Of course, because of the studio’s recent establishment, there are those, like Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, who believe it wouldn’t launch until 2030 (if not later). Hudson responded on Twitter afterwards, telling fans, “Don’t worry about the ‘not till 2030’ rumors. Game will be out before then. I’m not getting any younger!”

Which is all well and good, but that doesn’t mean it’s launching next year or even in 2027. Then again, considering how far away the KOTOR remake seems to be (don’t even get us started on the sequel’s alleged remake), it’s better than nothing.

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic doesn’t have any platforms, but it’s confirmed to be a single-player narrative action RPG. Players venture through a “galaxy on the edge of rebirth” as a Force user, and, like the original, your choices will have an impact.

Drawing on his time having worked on several games adapting the Star Wars universe, including MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic, Reilly notes that this new game is “about honoring that legacy by creating something in the same tradition of a deep, cinematic, choice-driven role-playing game.” He also noted that Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is being built by people who helped shape that legacy.”

Studio CEO and Knights of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson also spoke about his experience in working on a game in the Star Wars setting after such a long time, since the RPG first came out all the way back in 2003. As for why it took so long to get a new major Star Wars RPG going, Hudson noted that “a project like this is a huge commitment for everyone involved, so it took the right conditions to get everything to line up.”

As for why Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic won’t be a direct sequel to the classic BioWare RPG, it is worth noting that the current incarnation of the Star Wars setting essentially jettisoned all of the previously established lore that wasn’t already covered in the movies. Since then, IP owner Disney has focused on creating its own background lore for Star Wars with a slate of movies, TV shows, books and comics. Owing to this, while Knights of the Old Republic might no longer be canon for the current Star Wars setting, Fate of the Old Republic will likely tap into some of the newer lore that has been established since then.

“When we developed the original KOTOR, we wanted to create a definitive Star Wars experience — crafting an adventure that consisted of all the things we dreamed of doing as Star Wars fans,” Hudson explained. “Now, 25 years after we started work on that game, our aspirations are equally ambitious. Fate of the Old Republic represents an opportunity to explore a contemporary vision of a definitive Star Wars experience, using state-of-the-art technology and game design, and an all-new story crafted specifically to deliver on the combination of player agency and immersion in Star Wars that was at the heart of KOTOR.”

As for how Hudson’s studio—Arcanaut Studios—ended up being the developer for Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, Hudson noted that he had maintained contact with Lucasfilm over the 20-plus years since the release of Knights of the Old Republic. This essentially meant that, when it was time to discuss a new project, conversations between the studio and the company went well.

“Our goal is developing the kind of games I love making: emotionally powerful, cinematic adventures driven by player agency, narrative depth, and immersive world-building,” said Hudson about Arcanaut Studios. “Conversations between our team and Lucasfilm Games led to an incredible opportunity to return to Star Wars, and once again we can hardly believe we’re working on such a special project.”

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic was announced during The Game Awards 2025 with a teaser trailer. The title doesn’t yet have a release date, however.

There wasn’t much information revealed aside from a CG trailer showcasing a female protagonist, two companions, and a strange new threat. Of course, you’ll have your trusty lightsaber to help out.

Development is headlined by Arcanaut Studios with Lucasfilm Games, with the title described as a “spiritual successor” to the first Knights of the Old Republic. The development team consists of numerous veterans, and as you’ll traipse through the galaxy, there will be hard-hitting decisions to make (and an alliance to either the Light or Darkness).

There’s no release date or platforms announced, so stay tuned for more updates on Fate of the Old Republic.

Throughout this, he discovered mentions of Project Juliet, which is a “full, modern remake of Knights of the Old Republic 2” that “is/was in development” as of March 2025. Reilly described it as offering “modern art, modern gameplay, you know, keep the story and the characters and the general—the general content of KOTOR 2, but remake it for modern hardware and modern machines with updated graphics and all those kinds of things.”

The project was discussed with Aspyr, but its current status is unknown. In a follow-up post on Bluesky, Totilo said this remake would also include Obsidian’s cut content, aka the “Restored Content DLC.” Whether it’s undergone any changes remains to be seen. With how up in the air Knights of the Old Republic – Remake is, it’s surprising that the sequel is getting a remake at all.

Perhaps the former is further along than we initially imagined and could be gearing up for a release next year. It was first announced for PS5 and PC back in 2021, and concept art of Kashykkk and early levels has since leaked. Stay tuned for further updates from The Game Awards on December 11th.

That’s as per prominent leaker Daniel Richtman and Windows Central journalist Jez Corden, with the former taking to Twitter and writing, “Looks like we’re getting more Indy games”, and the latter responding with a gif saying, “It’s true.”

Whether that means Microsoft, Bethesda, and MachineGames are moving forward with sequels to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle or if it’s other Indiana Jones projects that have entered production at some other studio is unclear, but in either case, Lucasfilm Games clearly wants to keep investing in the IP, at least in the video gaming space. Earlier this month, Lucasfilm Games vice president and general manager Douglas Reilly also spoke about the possibility of more games based on the IP. Read more on that through here.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is available on Xbox Series X/S and PC, and launches for PS5 in spring 2025. Read our review of the game through here.

Looks like we’re getting more Indy games 👀

— Daniel Richtman (@DanielRPK) December 22, 2024

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— Jez (@JezCorden) December 22, 2024

There haven’t been any announcements or news regarding Bit Reactor, led by XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2 art director Greg Foerscth and working on a new Star Wars strategy game. In a new tweet, the developer said, “Last week was difficult for the industry, and more so because of our strong relationships within the other teams at Respawn.

“But for those asking, we are still hard at work, and our game was unaffected by last week’s news.” When asked when fans could get their first look at the game, it responded, “As soon as it’s ready…”

Details on the new title are still pending, so stay tuned for further updates. As for future Star Wars titles, the next Star Wars Jedi title is in the works, though director Stig Asmussen left the studio last year. During Ocala Comic Con in September 2023, actor Cameron Monaghan (who plays Cal Kestis) said the project is a “big undertaking”, but hopefully, when all is said and done, “We’ll be able to go in and make something really cool.”

Last week was difficult for the industry, and more so because of our strong relationships within the other teams at Respawn.
But for those asking, we are still hard at work, and our game was unaffected by last week's news.

— BIT REACTOR (@bitreactor) March 2, 2024

As soon as it's ready…

— BIT REACTOR (@bitreactor) March 2, 2024