Quantic Dream’sStar Wars Eclipseproject has become one of the most mysterious in-development games since it was announced back in 2021. Since then, there hasn’t been much in terms of updates, but the game’s incredible cinematic trailer teases thatStar Wars Eclipsewill be a dark and unique chapter in the iconic sci-fi franchise.
Developer Quantic Dream has a long history of crafting choice-based games, andStar Wars Eclipseis no different. Although there isn’t much known about the project, one thing is for certain; a player’s choices will matter and greatly impact the story.Star Wars Eclipsepromises multiple branching stories, which calls back to the developer’s most recent game,2018’sDetroit: Become Human. The game was a fascinating exploration of artificial intelligence in a quickly evolving world, and although a player’s choices were important to the story, the intensity ofStar Wars Eclipse’s decisions may be more likeUntil DawnthanDetroit: Become Human.
Until Dawn Could Be a Great Influence on Star Wars Eclipse
Comparing Until Dawn and Detroit: Become Human’s Consequences
Brought to life by Supermassive Games,Until Dawnwas a fresh and exciting take on the horror genre at the time. As another choice-based game,Until Dawnputs the lives of its characters in the hands of players, and even the most minor decision could have severe consequences. BothDetroit: Become HumanandUntil Dawnemphasize that each decision made in the game has an important outcome, butUntil Dawn’s consequences oftentimes feel more abrupt.
The consequences ofUntil Dawn’s choices can feel as though they could come out of nowhere, which quickly makes a lot of first time players stay on their toes. Another key difference betweenDetroit: Become HumanandUntil Dawnis that the latter’s QTEs can affect the story a lot more than the former. A missed QTE inUntil Dawncan quickly send a player to their death, and based onwhat Quantic Dream has revealed aboutStar Wars Eclipse, this seems to be the route the developer is taking.
According to Quantic Dream,anyone can die inStar Wars Eclipse. Such high stakes mean that each playthrough can be vastly different, and each decision and action taken needs to be carefully considered.Detroit: Become Humanhas similar consequences. For example, at the beginning of android Kara’s story, players can choose not to save Alice, which results in Alice and Kara’s death, ending their story very early in the game. The serious consequences inDetroit: Become Humanare definitely there, but they arguably don’t reach the same unexpected heights asUntil Dawn’s embrace of the Butterfly Effect.
A Unique Take on Star Wars
AStar Warsgame where no character is safe from death is an exciting route to take. FromStar Wars Jedi: Fallen OrdertoStar Wars Outlaws, game developers have been offering some fresh stories in the rich world that George Lucas created. However,Star Wars Eclipseadding actual consequencesto the mix could really bring something special to the forefront. Of course, creating a world where any protagonist can die based on a player’s choices is no easy task, so only time will tell how well this concept is pulled off.
As the year continues, there will hopefully be someupdates onStar Wars Eclipse, but it may be a while until any more news is brought to the surface. Quantic Dream could have a really incredibleStar Warsgame on its hands. Based on the cinematic trailer,Star Wars Eclipseis setting out to bring a beautifully crafted chapter to life, and it will hopefully live up to the excitement.
Star Wars Eclipse
WHERE TO PLAY
FROM AWARD-WINNING INDEPENDENT STUDIO QUANTIC DREAM AND LUCASFILM GAMEScomesStar WarsEclipse™, a new action-adventure, multiple-character branching narrative game set in the High Republic era of the iconicStar Wars™ galaxy, now early in development.Weave a tapestry of interlaced destiniesSee the galaxy through the eyes of an ensemble cast of multiple, charismatic playable characters, each with their own morality, personality, motivations, and impact upon each other and the story at large.Compose an originalStar Wars™ storyWith all-new characters and environments, you have the power to make choices with consequences thanks to many outcomes in this deeply branching narrative.Shape your fate in the Outer RimIn an uncharted section of the galaxy with never-before-seen species and planets to discover, this part of the Outer Rim is rife with opportunity – and political tensions that could alter the fabric of peace. What will you do?
