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Star Wars Zero Company studio furloughed workers ahead of launch
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Key Points:
- Bit Reactor, developer of Star Wars Zero Company, furloughed a significant portion of its workforce before the game's August 27, 2026 launch due to concerns about its performance.
- Reports indicate that around 80% of the team was furloughed, leaving only a "skeleton crew" on active payroll at the U.S. studio.
- A former employee alleged that some staff were placed on medical leave involuntarily and cut off from profit sharing, while the studio maintained a facade of optimism with unfulfilled promises.
- Bit Reactor stated it aims to reinstate furloughed employees and restore their pay if the game succeeds commercially.
- Despite uncertainties about overall performance, Star Wars Zero Company remains one of the top-selling titles on Steam by revenue at the time of reporting.
