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Star Wars Eclipse is reportedly in jeopardy: developers insist it “literally cannot be finished” if layoffs go through, including calls to keep staffing and avoid striking Quantic Dream. Separately, Star Wars Galactic Racer is drawing attention for its Burnout-inspired focus on high-speed “physics-based destructive tech” and painstaking speeder/race design.

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Key Takeaway Star Wars Eclipse’s completion may depend on staffing decisions, while Star Wars Galactic Racer is gaining buzz for Burnout-caliber speed and destruction.
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Eclipse development risk layoffs and staffing Burnout-inspired racing physics-based destruction
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Star Wars Eclipse’s completion may depend on staffing decisions, while Star Wars Galactic Racer is gaining buzz for Burnout-caliber speed and destruction.

Star Wars Eclipse is reportedly in jeopardy: developers insist it “literally cannot be finished” if layoffs go through, including calls to keep staffing and avoid striking Quantic Dream. Separately, Star Wars Galactic Racer is drawing attention for its Burnout-inspired focus on high-speed “physics-based destructive tech” and painstaking speeder/race design.

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Eclipse completion claim Developers reportedly say Star Wars Eclipse “literally cannot be finished” without more staff.
Eclipse staffing concern Both Eurogamer and Rock Paper Shotgun report the issue is tied to layoffs.
Eclipse staffing target Developers reportedly insist on striking Quantic Dream developers.
Galactic Racer inspiration Galactic Racer devs compare their goal to making “the purest expression of gaming,” building on N64/PS2 classics.
Galactic Racer tech focus Digital Foundry highlights “physics-based destructive tech” and high-speed systems.

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  • Follow ongoing coverage tied to whether Eclipse layoffs proceed and staffing is increased. Eurogamer
  • Watch Digital Foundry previews/reviews for more on Galactic Racer’s destructive physics performance. Digital Foundry
  • Check for more developer breakdowns on Galactic Racer’s speeder specialisation and story crafting. Rock Paper Shotgun

What Changed

  • Star Wars Eclipse "literally cannot be finished" without more staff, insist striking Quantic Dream developers Eurogamer
  • Star Wars Eclipse "literally cannot be finished" if layoffs go through, its devs reportedly say Rock Paper Shotgun
  • With Star Wars: Galactic Racer, former Burnout devs have built on N64 and PS2 classics to make what they call "the purest expression of gaming" Eurogamer
  • "The combinations are in the trillions": Star Wars Galactic Racer’s creative director on speeder specialisation, storycrafting, and having “a bit of a smash” Rock Paper Shotgun
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Tracking: Star Wars Eclipse "literally cannot be finished" without more staff, insist striking Quantic Dream developers / With Star Wars: Galactic Racer, former Burnout devs have built on N64 and PS2 classics to make what they call "the purest expression of gaming"

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