Star Wars Eclipsehas been nearly forgotten by a large percentage of fans, and there are some good reasons for this. There are a flood of Star Wars games already here and on the horizon, so it is easy to get caught up in what is at the center of our attention. However, I'm convinced there is one big reason why this game doesn't seem to stick in my memory as well as other games have. k3l5e

David Cage, founder of Star Wars Eclipse developer Quantic Dream, has stated in an interview that the title will not be a copycat of the company's previous game, Detroit: Become Human. The new game is set in the High Republic era, when Jedi thrived hundreds of years before the birth of Anakin Skywalker. While Quantic Dream's previous game shares the sci-fi genre with the Star Wars IP, it has a much different focus, depicting a near-future society and a civil rights dispute between androids and humans.

Major plot details for Star War Eclipse were recently leaked online, giving fans a little more information on the troubled Quantic Dream production. So far, rumors and scandals surrounding the studio itself have been stealing the spotlight away from the High Republic era game. As the leak has been verified as coming from within Quantic Dream, it is time to take a look at what is known so far about Eclipse's story.

Early plot details for Star Wars Eclipsewere intentionally leaked by Quantic Dream to gauge during development, according to a new report. There were plenty of rumors about the studio behind Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human working on a brand-new Star Wars game last year, until High Republic-set Star Wars Eclipse was officially revealed during The Game Awards. The ominous trailer featured plenty of familiar aliens and droids from the Star Wars universe, along with some hints that the Trade Federation could be involved in the game's branching storyline. Star Wars Eclipse will be set in the High Republic era, many decades before the events of the nine-film Skywalker Saga Star Wars fans are readily familiar with, which has so far only been explored through novels and comic books.Late last week, a podcast named Sacred Symbols claimed to have seen materials and story details for Star Wars Eclipse, including reports that Sarah, the game’s female lead, will be part of a new Star Wars alien species called the Zaraan. The Zaraan are said to pride themselves on “political and military aggression,” but Sarah will find herself faced with conflict due to her marriage to the more peaceful Xendo. These claims weren’t officially confirmed at the time of the podcast, but a new report seems to indicate that Sacred Symbols’ leaks came from Quantic Dream itself.Related: Star Wars Eclipse Developer Quantic Dream Dismisses Delay RumorsAccording to a new report from Insider Gaming, the information featured in Sacred Symbols’ Star Wars Eclipse podcast was said to be part of a “controlled leak” from Quantic Dream as part of an effort to gauge community reactions and help recruit new talent to work on the game. Insider Gaming elaborates further in its latest article, which also describes many of the past rumors surrounding Star Wars Eclipse.Sacred Symbols host Colin Moriarty has claimed that Star Wars Eclipse is “not really in production yet,” and thatStar Wars Eclipse's branching story is being co-written by Quantic Dreams founder David Cage.

The Star Wars galaxy is filled with interesting and memorable alien races, and Star Wars Eclipsewill reportedly add a new species called the Zaraan. Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human developer Quantic Dream confirmed rumors that it was being handed the keys to the legendary Star Wars franchise during last December’s Game Awards 2022 livestream with the ominous reveal trailer for Star Wars Eclipse. This new Star Wars RPG will take place during the High Republic era, set decades before the events of the nine-film Skywalker Saga.

The Star Wars franchise is most well-known for its accolades in movie theaters, but the best explorations of the fictional universe are in the video games. The first Star Wars release was in 1977, with Star Wars (later given the subtitle A New Hope) coming to theaters and introducing viewers to a galaxy far, far away. From there the franchise exploded, creating a cavalcade of sequels, prequels, spin-offs, television shows, books, comics, toys, and more. Star Wars is one of the most popular and well-known properties in the world, though it is still most noted for the collection of film trilogies exploring the story of the Skywalker family tree, the latest iteration being LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga's Galactic edition.

The Star Wars Eclipsewill be different from past Quantic Dream titles in of gameplay, taking a more action-oriented approach rather than the story-focused interactive narratives the French Studio is known for. Quantic Dream’s past works include the supernatural drama Indigo Prophecy, the gritty murder mystery Heavy Rain, and the philosophical sci-fi caper Detroit: Become Human - all of which are known for putting plot and dialogue above gameplay and featuring multiple characters and branching stories. This has garnered Quantic Dream a mixed reception among gamers: some players enjoy the twisting narratives the studio crafts, while others find them to be lacking in proper gameplay.

The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republicremake is exciting, but what Star Wars really needs is an entirely new open-world RPG adventure. Revisiting the classics is all well and good, as it brings some great experiences to a new generation. With the KOTOR remake's indefinite delay, the benefits seem somewhat moot at the moment. The franchise would really shine, however, if its sights were set on creating a proper RPG where players can make their own adventures, along the lines of Skyrim or The Witcher 3. Doing so would lead to a game that stands out in the current library of Star Wars games, not to mention the exciting ways it could expand the lore.

Chinese technology company NetEase will be purchasing Quantic Dream, the studio behind the  Star Wars Eclipse. This news follows a barrage of serious accusations against the developer and its Lead Director David Cage, with many in the gaming community attempting to draw attention to Quantic Dream's toxic and hostile work environment over the past few months.

Despite numerous rumors to the contrary, developer Quantic Dream recently indicated that Star Wars Eclipse has not been delayed. The studio is well-known for projects like Heavy Rain and Detroit: BecomeHuman, which combine action gameplay with interactive drama elements. Last year the Star Wars Eclipse game trailer blew the minds of sci-fi fans, but many believe that the game will not arrive for years.