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The studio responsible for Star Wars Zero Company, a Steam bestseller, has reportedly laid off a significant portion of its workforce ahead of the RPG's release. According to a Game File report, the studio, Bit Reactor, may have furloughed up to 80% of its employees, who will remain on the payroll but not receive wages during this period.
Bit Reactor confirmed the furloughs, attributing it to uncertainty surrounding the game's launch performance. The decision was reportedly made by the studio itself and not by EA or Disney. A former Bit Reactor employee, Zachariah Scott, criticized the studio's handling of the situation on LinkedIn, highlighting the disconnect between the studio's success and the job insecurity of its staff.
Despite receiving critical acclaim and becoming the top-selling game on Steam, the release of Star Wars Zero Company on August 28 has been met with disappointment, as the studio continues to grapple with the aftermath of its furloughs.
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