Bit Reactor begins rehiring staff furloughed around Star Wars Zero Company’s launch

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  Bit Reactor has begun rehiring some staff it furloughed around the launch of Star Wars Zero Company.

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  The studio furloughed more than 80% of its staff amid uncertainty about the game’s sales.

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  Bit Reactor CEO Greg Foertsch said the furloughs followed unexpected business developments outside the studio’s control.

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  An unnamed source told Game File that Bit Reactor’s payroll is now more than half its pre-furlough size.

Who

Bit Reactor, the developer of Star Wars Zero Company, is rehiring some furloughed staff.

What

The studio has begun reversing its decision to furlough staff.

When

The announcement was made earlier this week, according to PC Gamer.

Where

Not stated.

Why

The studio cited unexpected business developments outside its control and said the furloughs were necessary to help bring back as many people as possible.

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