Quantic Dream cancels live-service MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles after three months

Quantic Dream said today it was ending its live service MOBA game, Spellcasters Chronicles about three months after it launched it on early access. Paris-based Quantic Dream, the maker of games such as Detroit: Become Human, launched Spellcasters Chronicles as its first live service free-to-play game after getting an investment from NetEase. While NetEase has pulled out of many of its Western game studio investments, the Quantic Dream leaders did not expect its long-term schedule for games like Star Wars: Eclipse to be affected, IGN reported. The game debuted in February, but it has failed to get good reviews or a large concurrent audience. Other live-service games that have encountered tough times include Night Street Games’ Last Flag, Sony’s Concord, Warner Bros. Games’ Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and Highguard. Before Spellcasters Chronicles, Quantic Dream made big story-driven single-player games that won many awards. Those include Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, and Detroit: Become Human. Spellcasters Chronicles was a 3v3 MOBA title. “With Spellcasters Chronicles, Quantic Dream set out to propose a bold and original multiplayer experience,” the developer said in a statement issued to IGN. “It gave our studio the opportunity to explore new creative territories and experiment with new concepts. However, in today’s particularly challenging market environment, we must acknowledge that the game, in its current form, has not reached a sufficient audience to ensure its long-term sustainability. “We have consequently made the difficult decision to discontinue the development of Spellcasters Chronicles and to refocus our efforts on our other projects. This decision reflects a disciplined and responsible approach in light of current market conditions. It in no way diminishes the remarkable work accomplished by the teams involved. Their talent, creativity, and dedication have been essential in bringing this ambitious project to life, and we are proud of what has been achieved together.” Quantic Dream also said the cancellation will likely result in layoffs, or an “internal reorganization.” But the studio also said that the development of Star Wars: Eclipse is not affected and it will continue as planned. That game was announced in 2021. Spellcasters Chronicles will remain accessible online until June 19, 2026. Refunds will be available, the company said. The post Quantic Dream cancels live-service MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles after three months appeared first on GamesBeat.

May 21, 2026 - 03:33

Quantic Dream cancels live-service MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles after three months

Quantic Dream said today it was ending its live service MOBA game, Spellcasters Chronicles about three months after it launched it on early access.

Paris-based Quantic Dream, the maker of games such as Detroit: Become Human, launched Spellcasters Chronicles as its first live service free-to-play game after getting an investment from NetEase. While NetEase has pulled out of many of its Western game studio investments, the Quantic Dream leaders did not expect its long-term schedule for games like Star Wars: Eclipse to be affected, IGN reported.

The game debuted in February, but it has failed to get good reviews or a large concurrent audience. Other live-service games that have encountered tough times include Night Street Games’ Last Flag, Sony’s Concord, Warner Bros. Games’ Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and Highguard.

Before Spellcasters Chronicles, Quantic Dream made big story-driven single-player games that won many awards. Those include Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, and Detroit: Become Human. Spellcasters Chronicles was a 3v3 MOBA title.

“With Spellcasters Chronicles, Quantic Dream set out to propose a bold and original multiplayer experience,” the developer said in a statement issued to IGN. “It gave our studio the opportunity to explore new creative territories and experiment with new concepts. However, in today’s particularly challenging market environment, we must acknowledge that the game, in its current form, has not reached a sufficient audience to ensure its long-term sustainability.

“We have consequently made the difficult decision to discontinue the development of Spellcasters Chronicles and to refocus our efforts on our other projects. This decision reflects a disciplined and responsible approach in light of current market conditions. It in no way diminishes the remarkable work accomplished by the teams involved. Their talent, creativity, and dedication have been essential in bringing this ambitious project to life, and we are proud of what has been achieved together.”

Quantic Dream also said the cancellation will likely result in layoffs, or an “internal reorganization.”

But the studio also said that the development of Star Wars: Eclipse is not affected and it will continue as planned. That game was announced in 2021.

Spellcasters Chronicles will remain accessible online until June 19, 2026. Refunds will be available, the company said.

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