Bit Reactor starts rehiring workers furloughed around Star Wars Zero Company's launch

Bit Reactor furloughed more than 80% of its employees as Star Wars Zero Company approached release, citing sales uncertainty. The studio has now started reversing those furloughs, with CEO Greg Foertsch saying the move was hard but intended to allow more staff to return. A report says payroll has recovered to over half its previous level.

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Bit Reactor furloughed more than four-fifths of its workforce as Star Wars Zero Company neared launch, citing sales uncertainty. The studio has begun reversing those furloughs, announcing the change on Bluesky. CEO Greg Foertsch called the original move difficult but intended to let more employees return. Game File's source says payroll is now above half its earlier level.

The game had launch issues, some addressed by a patch, yet it climbed Steam's bestseller list and earned strong praise from PC Gamer's Ted Litchfield. Reporting said the furlough decision belonged to Bit Reactor, not publisher EA.

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