Bit Reactor furloughed most of its workforce just before launching Star Wars Outlaws: Zero Company in late August, leaving suspended staff uncertain about their futures. The studio has since begun recalling a portion of those employees, though the scope of the rehiring remains unclear. The tactical Star Wars title launched to critical acclaim, but the layoffs cast a shadow over what should have been a celebratory moment for the team.
- Bit Reactor suspended the majority of staff ahead of Zero Company's late August release, now bringing back some furloughed workers.
- The game itself received strong reviews despite the turbulent development circumstances surrounding its launch.
- Uncertainty persists about how many positions will be restored and the studio's longer-term trajectory.
Studio layoffs timed to game launches remain a troubling industry pattern that undermines the human cost behind acclaimed releases.
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Gamesindustry
· Oct 7, 19:41 UTC
Star Wars Zero Company developer Bit Reactor begins bringing furloughed staff back
Star Wars Zero Company developer Bit Reactor has started bringing back staff it furloughed ahead of the game's launch.
Game Developer
· Oct 7, 18:00 UTC
Star Wars Zero Company developer Bit Reactor brings back 'over half' of furloughed staff
The studio suspended the majority of its staff ahead of the tactical Star Wars title's launch. Now it's bringing back many suspended employees.
GameSpot News
· Oct 7, 17:56 UTC
Star Wars Zero Company Developer Sees Portion Of Furloughed Workers Return
Star Wars Zero Company released in late August to great reviews, but its launch was bittersweet, as a large chunk of developer Bit Reactor's staff was furloughed , unsure if they would be returning to work. For at least a portion of them, h…