Bit Reactor has ended its silence following the furloughs at its Star Wars: Zero Company project, announcing that some of the affected developers are returning to work. The studio, which had scaled back the team, signaled it has plans to share further details about both Zero Company and broader studio operations in the coming period. The move represents a partial reversal of the earlier workforce reduction, though the full scope of who's returning and under what circumstances remains unclear.
- Some furloughed developers from the Star Wars project are being brought back on staff.
- Bit Reactor has committed to providing additional updates on Zero Company's status and studio direction.
- The announcement marks the first public comment from leadership since the layoffs occurred.
Studios rehiring after furloughs signals project momentum, but transparency gaps leave questions about the game's actual timeline and scope.
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· Oct 8, 04:49 UTC
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· Oct 7, 19:25 UTC
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· Oct 7, 19:08 UTC
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· Oct 7, 17:41 UTC
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Game File
· Oct 7, 17:03 UTC
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