Quantic Dream insists Star Wars Eclipse remains on course
Quantic Dream has insisted Star Wars Eclipse is on course despite studio layoffs and claims from striking staff that it could be canceled.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Quantic Dream insists Star Wars Eclipse remains on course — Wednesday, July 1, 2026
IO Interactive cuts staff on fantasy project after partner exit; Quantic Dream pushes back on Eclipse cancellation rumors amid strikes; Xbox trims external deals ahead of expected cuts. No new, credible developments surfaced in the last 24–48 hours for the requested topics and companies under the specified constraints.
Biggest developments
IO Interactive announces layoffs after fantasy RPG setback
007 First Light and Hitman developer IO Interactive has announced layoffs after an unexpected setback revolving around its upcoming fantasy game, which was reportedly set to be published by Xbox.
Xbox already ending external contracts ahead of mass layoffs
Xbox is already ending some of its external contracts ahead of its own anticipated mass layoffs.
Important posts & threads
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Rockstar UK workers seek union before GTA 6
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Goodboy Galaxy adds couch co-op for Switch
Take a look at this new exclusive trailer from Goodboy Galaxy featuring a new local couch co-op multiplayer mode... coming to Nintendo Switch on 30th October 2026.
Critical takes
- Layoffs continue at IO Interactive and signal broader external partnership fragility
- Xbox preemptive contract cuts underscore expected internal cuts
Why this matters
The pattern of project-specific cuts and preemptive belt-tightening suggests studios are still calibrating to post-hype realities rather than any single downturn.