Star Wars Eclipse’s Lead Writer Departs Quantic Dream for New Studio

Adam Williams, the head writer for Star Wars Eclipse and formerly the lead writer for Detroit: Become Human, has officially left Quantic Dream after a nine-year tenure at the studio. Williams announced his departure on LinkedIn, revealing plans to establish a new, as-yet-unnamed studio with a team of experienced designers and developers. While specific details about the new studio or its debut project remain undisclosed, Williams described the upcoming venture as “innovative and special,” promising more information soon.

Williams played a key role in shaping some of Quantic Dream’s most ambitious narrative projects, particularly Detroit: Become Human, which was acclaimed for its complex storytelling and branching narrative paths. His contributions to Star Wars Eclipse were expected to bring similar narrative depth to the highly anticipated game set in the Star Wars universe.

Star Wars Eclipse, announced in 2021, is set during the High Republic era and aims to deliver an original story with multiple playable characters and a branching narrative. However, development has been slow, and few updates have been provided since its initial reveal. Quantic Dream has faced challenges in recent years, including allegations of workplace toxicity and struggles with recruitment, which may have impacted the game’s timeline. With Williams’ departure, the project’s future could face additional uncertainties, though Quantic Dream has not commented on how this change might affect the game’s development.