Quantic Dream cancels first multiplayer title Spellcasters Chronicles
Quantic Dream has decided to cancel its first multiplayer title, Spellcasters Chronicles, just three months after its launch. The game will remain playable until June 19, 2026, when its servers will go offline, and players can request refunds for early access purchases. The company will undergo internal reorganization to focus on other projects, including the development of Star Wars Eclipse.
- ▪Quantic Dream is shutting down Spellcasters Chronicles three months after launch.
- ▪The game will remain available until June 19, 2026, when servers shut down.
- ▪All early access purchases are eligible for a full refund upon request.
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- ▪ Quantic Dream’s Spellcasters Chronicles Will Shut Down Next Month — Game Informer
- ▪ Quantic Dream is shutting down its MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles — Engadget
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Home News Spellcasters Chronicles Quantic Dream cancels first multiplayer title Spellcasters Chronicles Developer will begin internal reorganisation as game servers go offline on June 19, 2026 Image credit: Quantic Dream <img alt="Sophie McEvoy avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/IMG_6233-copy.jpeg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="1483" height="1412" > News by Sophie McEvoy Staff Writer Published on May 21, 2026 Follow Quantic Dream Quantic Dream is shutting down Spellcasters Chronicles three months after launch. The game will remain available until June 19, 2026, when servers shut down. All early access purchases are eligible for a full refund upon request.
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