The rumored Quantic-Dream-developed Quantic Dream signed a deal with Disney to make a Star Wars game, which has since been corroborated by figures like YouTuber Gautoz and industry insider Tom Henderson.
The Star Wars game rumors stretch back to this past May, when it was suggested that Quantic Dream was developing an action-adventure title utilizing its new engine. The report came after Quantic Dream posted a job listing for a senior writer, which described the game production as an action-adventure game. It was unclear what exactly the developer was working on, though it was assumed that the game would have signature Quantic Dream elements, such as quick time events, intense game-changing decisions, and a well-developed story filled with surprising twists and turns. Now it seems the speculation was misguided and the studio is developing something a bit different.
According to features not common in Quantic Dreams titles, such as “open world and multiplayer elements.” The rumored game, which Quantic Dream has reportedly been working on for a year and a half, would be different from the studio’s traditional “quick-time-event-driven” games. The potential Star Wars game visuals are still unknown and remain unconfirmed at the time of writing.
There may be a reason for the developers’ decision to stray away from a Detroit: Become Human style of gameplay. The quick time event feature has previously found itself under criticism from gamers. In many instances, QTEs cause game-altering and even devastating consequences for a player, who is forced to make fast decisions at a moment’s notice. While it propels the gameplay forward and maintains engagement with the story, it can create problems, especially when characters permanently die during a playthrough or other unchangeable consequences are introduced.
If going off of Detroit: Become Human's QTE gameplay feature, one slip-up can have lasting effects and that may not be the smartest choice for a Star Wars game. While it’s might be surprising to some that the game may not feature the narrative gameplay one might expect from Detroit: Become Human's developers, it may be for the best, especially for a sci-fi property that’s already so grounded in its story.
Source: Kotaku
