Quantic Dream is shutting down its MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles

Lawrence Bonk· May 20, 2026 · 4:44 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 36 views

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Quantic Dream is shutting down its MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles after failing to attract a sufficient player base. The game, which has only 23 active players compared to competitors like Dota 2, will cease operations on June 19. The company plans to refund early access purchases and undergo an internal reorganization, although it assures that the production of Star Wars Eclipse remains unaffected.

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▪Quantic Dream's MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles will shut down after a few months in early access.
▪The game has only 23 active players, significantly less than competitors like Dota 2.
▪Refunds will be issued for any money spent during the early access period.

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▪ Quantic Dream’s Spellcasters Chronicles Will Shut Down Next Month — Game Informer
▪ Quantic Dream cancels first multiplayer title Spellcasters Chronicles — GamesIndustry.biz

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Gaming Quantic Dream is shutting down its MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles It struggled to compete with games like League of Legends and Dota. By Lawrence Bonk May 20, 2026 12:44 pm EST Quantic Dream Quantic Dream is shutting down its multiplayer online battle arena Spellcasters Chronicles after an early access period of several months. The company says the game "has not reached the audience needed to ensure its long-term stability." That's something of an understatement. According to the database SteamDB, just 23 players are currently enjoying the game. As a reference, the hit MOBA Dota 2 currently has nearly 550,000 players. It looks like the company is trying to do right by players before the servers shut down for good on June 19.

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