As you surely know already, NetEase seems to be planning to reduce its funding for projects developed in the West, which could very well have dramatic consequences for some studios.
Bought out by the Chinese giant in 2022, Quantic Dream is unlikely to be affected by this strategic shift. Guillaume de Fondaumière, the studio’s CEO, said as much on LinkedIn.
"David Cage and I would like to express our gratitude to the fans and friends who have reached out to us in recent days regarding QUANTIC DREAM. We want to reassure everyone that our studios in Paris and Montreal remain unaffected. We are continuing to develop our projects at full pace, with several open positions available in both locations."
He also added that NetEase has been an excellent partner since the acquisition, and that in 2024 Quantic Dream achieved the highest sales in its history. This was largely due to the commercial success of Detroit: Become Human, which sold over 11 million copies.
