Star Wars Zero Company studio start to bring back devs furloughed prior to launch, with "more than half" of previous headcount reportedly returning to payroll
Star Wars Zero Company developers Bit Reactor have begun to put some of the developers they furloughed prior to the game's release back on payroll. Thus far, the number of staff on payroll at the studio has reportedly returned to "more than half" of what it was prior to the furloughs, with Bit Reactor boss Greg Foertsch asserting that they hope to "eventually bring as many people back as…
Star Wars Zero Company developers Bit Reactor have begun to rehire some of the furloughed staff from before the game's release. Currently, over half of the studio's pre-furlough headcount is back on payroll, according to the studio's co-founder Greg Foertsch. Foertsch expressed that bringing employees back is a priority, despite the difficult decision made due to unforeseen circumstances close to the launch.
The statement was posted on Bit Reactor's social media pages. Foertsch emphasized the importance of the team and thanked fans for their support during the journey. The CEO of Bit Reactor shared a message regarding the situation. According to Game File's earlier report, most staff at the studio were affected, with only a few remaining on payroll to address post-launch bug issues for Zero Company.
However, the exact number of affected staff remains undisclosed. The furloughs came to light through a lawsuit between Foertsch and the former COO Alison Kelly, who accused Foertsch of pushing her out of the company. The ownership dispute is expected to go to trial next year. The article concludes by expressing solidarity with the developers still experiencing furloughs and hope they receive timely payments from Bit Reactor or potentially another studio if not rehired.
Written by urgent.news from Rock Paper Shotgun's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
