‘s lead writer Adam Williams has announced his departure from developer Quantic Dream, after a near-10 year tenure with the studio. Over on (via ), Williams confirmed he was leaving to found a new studio “together with a group of very talented designers and developers.” Based on wording, it appears Williams already has his next major project, with a team and investors backing “something very innovative, very special, and for now, very secret.
” What’s going on with ? At this stage, it’s unclear how Williams’ departure will impact , and it’s also unclear how far along writing work on the game actually is. Quantic Dream’s take on the universe has remained relatively under wraps, with to indicate the vast scope and ideas for the upcoming adventure. So far, the studio has described the game as an opportunity to “weave your own story” via an “intricately branching” narrative that “puts the destinies of multiple playable characters in your hands.
” We know it’s being developed closely with Lucasfilm Games, and that it’ll be set in the High Republic era, in the Outer Rim. We also know it will feature a range of familiar races: Nemodians, droids, the Mon Calamari, the Duros, and more. Based on teaser images, the Jedi and the Sith will also play a role, although it’s currently unclear if any of the player characters will be Jedi.
Is still coming out? There’s still many questions around , despite all this knowledge. Quantic Dream has only shown off.