Star Wars Eclipse – Everything We Know

Disney aims to release at least one major Star Wars title game every year going forward. As a result, there are multiple Star Wars games currently in the works. Star Wars Eclipse is one of the major games currently under development. It has been in the works for several years now, and enthusiasm in the gaming community is growing.

Notably, Star Wars Eclipse is one of the most ambitious projects in the Star Wars games franchise. Here is our comprehensive preview of everything we know about the game.

What is Star Wars Eclipse? 

Star Wars Eclipse is an action-adventure game with flexible narrative systems, announced at The Game Awards 2021. It aims to be exceptional to other Star Wars games currently in the works. Interestingly, it is the first Star Wars game from Quantic Dream, the developer behind Detroit: Become Human and Beyond: Two Souls.

Story

Quantic Dream hasn’t revealed the story for Star Wars Eclipse. However, we fortunately have enough information to piece together a good idea of what to expect.

First, it is worth noting that the story in Star Wars Eclipse features branching narratives. As such, it changes depending on the characters you play and the decisions you make along the way. As the developer puts it, the story never stops regardless of whatever happens, including the characters dying.

Star Wars Eclipse is a High Republic Era game. As such, it will feature characters from this period. The Jedi Knights were at their peak during this era and will play a crucial role in the game. Other races highlighted in the game’s official trailer include the Duros and the Mon Calamari. Although not official, the characters may also include the Nihil, an organization of marauding anarchists.

On the one hand, the Anomid, who first debuted in the film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, will be the game’s antagonists. On the other hand, the protagonist is Sarah, a member of the Zaraan race. Interestingly, the Zaraan is a violent and criminal human-like race with a military and political empire across a vast area of space.

Notably, the story will involve politics affecting the Core Worlds and Outer Rim and Sarah’s place in the ruthless Zaraan empire. The developers promised other new characters and environments, hence the story may feature twists not seen in other Star Wars content featuring the High Republic Era.

Gameplay

Quantic Dream’s games are usually interactive and narrative-driven in the adventure niche, commonly described as playable movies. However, this mostly passive playstyle wouldn’t apply to Star Wars Eclipse, an action-adventure game with multiple playable characters. Each playable character in the game has a unique background story and overall personality. Notably, every character you play and decision you make may considerably affect the story and playstyle. Interestingly, the game doesn’t end when a character dies, suggesting a dynamic, never-ending playstyle.

The Star Wars Eclipse Gameplay will involve lots of adventure and action. Players can explore the Outer Rims, a lawless and somewhat mysterious region, and the Core Worlds. The trailer showcases diverse ship types that you can use to travel across planets. Notably, the developer promises new environments and sharp graphics for immersive adventures.

The game will also involve lots of action, as that is what Star Wars is all about. The Anomid antagonists and the violent Zaraan race are sure to cause a lot of trouble, and Sarah, the Jedi Knights, and other protagonists are sure to get into many fights. The action is varied, with the trailer showcasing vast armies armed with guns and huge tanks, ships shooting lasers at each other, and individuals using lightsabers.

Development

Star Wars Eclipse is currently under development by Quantic Dream, an award-winning French developer. It is the first game from another developer other than EA since Lucasfilm Games’ decision to extend the development of new Star Wars games to other developers and publishers.

Interestingly, there were rumors that the developer was struggling to recruit enough talent to work on the ambitious project. However, the developer refuted that and noted that they had increased the number of their employees by 50%. Moreover, the developer has two teams working on the game, one in Paris and another in Canada.

Trailer

Quantic Dreams released an official cinematic trailer for Star Wars Eclipse during the game’s announcement. Unfortunately, it doesn’t feature in-game footage but rather computer-generated scenes. However, it still does a good job of showing what to expect by showcasing most of the game’s aspects.

Most notably, the trailer showcases most of the characters and races to look forward to, including the lovable Yoda. Players also get to enjoy the game’s environments, including space and in-world environments with varying terrains and geographical features. It also highlights various fight scenes, including people using lightsabers, ships shooting lasers, and huge armies marching with gigantic tanks and other weapons.

Release Date, Platforms & Editions

Unfortunately, Star Wars Eclipse doesn’t have a specific release date or launch window. Notably, the game has been in development for so long that there were concerns among the gaming community that it may be stalled or delayed. However, Quantic Dream has assured its fans that development is ongoing. “Star Wars Eclipse has not been delayed because Quantic Dream never announced or promised a launch window for the title,” said a representative.

Sadly, it may be some time before the game launches. Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson, a reputable leaker, said that the game would be at least three to four years away when it was announced in December 2021, and that was before rumors of delays started. As such, the game may not launch until 2026 or 2027.

Quantic Dreams hasn’t specified which platforms will be compatible with Star Wars Eclipse. However, it is expected that they will target late-gen platforms, as it is working with the Star Wars IP. As such, the game can run on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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