‘Most’ of Star Wars Zero Company studio Bit Reactor was furloughed ahead of launch

The surprise lies in the juxtaposition of commercial triumph and workforce reduction: the Star Wars Zero Company title, now topping Steam sales and described by Kotaku as the best‑reviewed Star Wars game in 22 years, has seen its developer studio, Bit Reactor, furlough the majority of its staff ahead of the scheduled launch. Such a cut comes despite the game’s strong market performance and critical acclaim. VGChartz, PC Gamer, Aftermath.site, Kotaku and Gamefile.news all report that the furlough took place weeks ago, with Kotaku specifying that up to 80 % of Bit Reactor’s employees were placed on leave.

The coverage frames the decision as occurring after the title achieved bestseller status on Steam and earned top review scores, highlighting a stark contrast between the game’s external success and internal staffing cuts. Bit Reactor now proceeds toward launch with a substantially reduced workforce, and none of the sources provide details on whether additional staff will be rehired or how the cuts might affect the final product. Coverage does not specify a revised release date, leaving the timeline for the game's market debut unclear.

Observers note the unusual timing of the furlough given the title’s strong performance metrics.