Disney and Lucasfilm Approve Quantic Dream’s “Choose-Your-Own-Adventure” Approach for Upcoming Star Wars Game
In an exciting development for fans of interactive storytelling, Quantic Dream, the renowned game development studio behind popular titles like Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human, has received the green light from Disney and Lucasfilm for its upcoming Star Wars game, Star Wars Eclipse.
Known for their immersive and choice-driven gameplay experiences, Quantic Dream’s signature style allows players to make decisions that can have significant consequences, including the potential death of the protagonist. Lisa Pendse, the Vice President of Marketing at Quantic Dream, revealed in an interview with IGN at the 2023 Tokyo Game Show that the Star Wars Eclipse game will follow this trend of no game over, where anyone can die and the story continues.
Pendse emphasized that Star Wars Eclipse is not a typical linear action game but rather an action-adventure experience that encapsulates the elements fans have come to expect from a Quantic Dream title. The game will feature intricately branching narratives and multiple playable characters, offering players a unique and immersive Star Wars storytelling experience.
While Quantic Dream has gained recognition for its innovative storytelling, it is worth noting that the studio’s “anyone can die” bad endings have often been described as gruesome, depressing, or even amusing. Despite the potentially dark tone of these alternative endings, Disney’s recent ventures into mature and complex storytelling within the Star Wars universe, such as the Disney Plus series Andor and the movie Rogue One, suggest a willingness to explore different themes and outcomes within the franchise.
However, Pendse did mention that the development of the Star Wars Eclipse game is still in progress and that there have been no major updates since its initial announcement in 2021. This cautionary note is understandable considering the rich history of canceled Star Wars video games, demonstrating the complexities of bringing a beloved franchise to life in the gaming world.
Fans eagerly await further details and announcements regarding Star Wars Eclipse, as Quantic Dream continues to craft a unique and immersive gameplay experience set within the beloved Star Wars universe.