Adam Williams was Quantic Dream’s lead author for Star Wars Eclipse, till he left the studio that’s, formally right this moment to be a founder in a model new studio but to be introduced.
Williams had been with Quantic Dream for practically 10 years and was beforehand the lead author for Detroit: Turn into Human.
He introduced the information on his LinkedIn profile the place he thanked these he labored with at Quantic Dream and to his future crew, who’ve all joined him in taking an opportunity on one thing new.
“After virtually 10 years at Quantic Dream, I’m leaving to discovered a brand new studio – along with a gaggle of very proficient designers and builders,” Williams wrote.
“We will’t say an excessive amount of simply but. We’re engaged on one thing very progressive, very particular and, for now, very secret. Extra on that quickly.
I’ve already been in contact with lots of you guys at Quantic Dream and Lucasfilm, to thanks for every part on Detroit and Eclipse. It’s been an incredible journey.
A giant thanks to the crew, for taking this leap with us – and to the traders, for being the best companions on the following journey. Extra on that, additionally, quickly. To be continued…”
Eclipse units itself within the Excessive Republic period of Star Wars, a virtually excellent alternative for the sort of narrative-focused titles Quantic Dream is thought for. It’s a time of peace and prosperity within the galaxy, whereas additionally concurrently a time rife with political intrigue that’s wonderful fodder for good storytelling.
That’s all, after all, if Quantic Dream can actually ship on Eclipse. Williams departure could possibly be one other signal of what’s reportedly been a hassle growth interval to date for Eclipse.
In 2022 Quantic Dream shot down rumours that the sport wasn’t going to hit the market till 2027. If that occurs, that’ll make six years between its reveal and launch.
By fashionable sport growth requirements that’s really to be anticipated for triple-A titles. And even when that 2027 report was only a false hearsay, Quantic Dream’s most up-to-date communication about Eclipse from September 2023 – that the sport continues to be “simmering” – doesn’t do something to assist the studio beat the allegations.
Who is aware of although? Maybe subsequent week at Gamescom ONL 2024 we’ll see a brand new trailer for Eclipse with a 2024 or 2025 launch date, perhaps Williams is leaving now as a result of his work is solely accomplished on the sport, and this isn’t a mirrored image of how growth goes in any respect.
We’ll simply should see once we subsequent hear about Eclipse in an official capability.
Supply – [TheGamer]
