{
  "id": 12696002,
  "title": "Star Wars: Zero Company studio is bringing \"as many people back as possible\" after furloughing \"most\" of its developers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/star-wars-zero-company-studio-is-bringing-as-many-people-back-as",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-07T19:24:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Eurogamer",
    "slug": "eurogamer",
    "url": "https://www.eurogamer.net/star-wars-zero-company-bringing-back-furloughed-staff"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bit Reactor, the studio behind Star Wars: Zero Company, has begun bringing back developers who were furloughed prior to the game's launch, according to studio CEO Greg Foertsch. The decision to return staff was a difficult one, as it followed unexpected business challenges and the company's legal dispute between co-founders. The studio had to ask its team to step away from work, with around 80% of the workforce being sent on a leave of absence without pay or benefits. Despite the challenging circumstances, Star Wars: Zero Company has been a critical success, selling over 1 million copies and receiving praise for its engaging gameplay. While the exact number of developers who have returned to work remains undisclosed, Game File reported that more than half of the studio's staff have been rehired. The remaining team members are still awaiting their return to employment.",
  "summary": "Star Wars: Zero Company maker Bit Reactor is bringing back developers who were furloughed ahead of launch. Read more",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/10-star-wars-galactic-racer-tips-to-help-you-beat-kestar-bool",
        "published": "2026-10-07T19:03:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}