Bit Reactor Furloughs 80 Percent of Staff Before Star Wars Game Release

Bit Reactor, developer of Star Wars Zero Company, furloughed around 80 percent of its staff weeks before the game's release according to VGC. Multiple outlets including Eurogamer reported most developers were affected after the studio ran low on funds. The game launched to strong critic reviews and solid Steam numbers. Staff remain uncertain whether positions will be restored with pay. Some coverage notes an ongoing lawsuit between the studio co-founders as part of the background.