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Star Wars Zero Company studio Bit Reactor reportedly furloughed 80% of staff prior to release
Despite the critical and commercial success of Star Wars Zero Company, its developer Bit Reactor reportedly furloughed 80% of its staff shortly before launch. This decision, made by the studio itself rather than EA or Disney, has led to a lawsuit from a former COO seeking $20 million in damages over alleged contract breaches.
Star Wars Zero Company Developers Were Furloughed Before The Game Even Released
A significant portion of the development team for Star Wars Zero Company at Bit Reactor was furloughed before the game's August 28 release, with sources indicating around 80% of the team was impacted. The studio operated on a tight $50 million budget, and co-founders are involved in a lawsuit alleging mismanagement and wrongful termination.
Star Wars Zero Company studio furloughed staff right before the strategy game launched due to reportedly running low on…
Star Wars Zero Company developer Bit Reactor reportedly furloughed most of its staff just weeks before the strategy game's launch due to financial difficulties. The studio claims it intends to rehire employees if sales are strong, but former staff have accused management of concealing the furloughs. Despite these issues, the game is performing well on Steam and has received positive reviews.
Star Wars: Zero Company devs left without pay, report claims, with "most" staff furloughed prior to launch
Developers at Bit Reactor, the studio behind Star Wars: Zero Company, were reportedly furloughed without pay weeks before the game's launch, with "most" of the team impacted. A spokesperson for Bit Reactor stated the decision was theirs alone and expressed hope to rehire staff if the game's launch is successful. The situation has emerged amidst ongoing legal action between the studio's co-founders.
"Most" of the developers behind critically acclaimed Star Wars Zero Company were furloughed ahead of launch
The majority of developers behind the critically acclaimed Star Wars Zero Company were furloughed weeks before its launch due to an ownership dispute between Bit Reactor's co-founders. This has led to a significant portion of the staff being placed on unpaid leave, with a skeleton crew remaining to address bugs. While the studio hopes to rehire staff, the ongoing legal battle over company ownership casts doubt on the future.
Bit Reactor furloughed "many of its workers" in the weeks before Star Wars Zero Company's launch
Star Wars Zero Company developer Bit Reactor furloughed a significant portion of its staff in the weeks leading up to the game's launch, reportedly due to financial difficulties. A skeleton crew remains to address post-launch bugs, with hopes of rehiring furloughed workers if the game proves successful. The article also touches on a lawsuit filed by a former COO regarding company ownership and alleged termination.
Star Wars Zero Company Studio Furloughed Many Employees Weeks Before Release
Developer Bit Reactor furloughed a significant portion of its staff weeks before the release of Star Wars Zero Company, a decision confirmed by a company representative as necessary for survival. This news comes amidst a lawsuit filed by co-founder Alison Kelly and reports of employees working without pay, though the company plans to rehire furloughed workers post-launch. Despite these internal issues, the game has received critical acclaim and positive player reception on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
