# Bit Reactor Staff Return After Furloughs

> Bit Reactor CEO welcomes some staff back after furloughs for Star Wars Zero Company.
- Title: Bit Reactor Staff Return After Furloughs · IGN | Shortify
- Summary: Bit Reactor CEO welcomes some staff back after furloughs for Star Wars Zero Company. Bit Reactor CEO Greg Foertsch says returning some furloughed staff is an…
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- Source: IGN — https://ign.com/articles/bit-reactor-ceo-welcomes-return-of-some-furloughed-staff-for-continued-support-of-star-wars-zero-company
- Author: Virginia Glaze
- Published: 2026-10-07T22:52:00.807+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bit reactor, star wars zero company, furlough, greg foertsch, star wars, ign, gaming, entertainment
## Bit Reactor CEO Welcomes Staff Return
Bit Reactor CEO Greg Foertsch says returning some staff after furloughs is an important step for continued support of Star Wars Zero Company.

> This team means a tremendous amount to me, and I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together.
## 80% Staff Furloughed Before Launch
Bit Reactor furloughed an estimated 80% of employees just before Star Wars Zero Company launched in August 2026.
## Staff Numbers Halved
Current Bit Reactor payrolled staff now account for more than half of what it had been ahead of the furloughs.
## Star Wars Zero Company Launch
Star Wars Zero Company launched in August 2026 with a nine out of ten rating from IGN reviewers.
## Furloughs in Game Dev Industry
Furloughs are a recurring trend in game development, with Gears of War: E-Day developers worried about layoffs after crunching hard to get the game out on time.
## Initial Titanfall Connection
Star Wars Zero Company was initially pitched as a Titanfall universe title with connections to Apex Legends, but this pitch did not go through.
## Key takeaway

Bit Reactor CEO Greg Foertsch says returning some furloughed staff is an important step for continued support of Star Wars Zero Company after 80% of employees were placed on leave without pay just before launch.