Star Wars Zero Company Launches to Acclaim as Developer Furloughs 80% of Staff

Star Wars Zero Company, the debut title from developer Bit Reactor, launched on August 27, 2026, to strong critical acclaim and commercial success, yet the majority of its development team was placed on furlough just before the release. According to a report from Game File, nearly 80 percent of the studio's staff were furloughed in the weeks leading up to the launch, leaving only a small skeleton crew to handle post-launch issues. The furloughs were confirmed by a Bit Reactor representative, who described the move as a difficult decision made before the game's final performance was known.