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‘Most’ of Star Wars Zero Company studio Bit Reactor was furloughed ahead of launch

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The details emerged amid a legal dispute between company founders. The lawsuit also provides an unexpected look into a studio behind one of the best-reviewed Star Wars games in years

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  1. Game File‘Most’ of Star Wars Zero Company studio Bit Reactor was furloughed ahead of launchRead full article on Game File (opens in a new tab)
    Preview from Game File: ‘Most’ of Star Wars Zero Company studio Bit Reactor was furloughed ahead of launch

    The details emerged amid a legal dispute between company founders. The lawsuit also provides an unexpected look into a studio behind one of the best-reviewed Star Wars games in years

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  2. IGN GamesThe Studio Behind Hit New Star Wars Game Zero Company Quietly Furloughed 'Most' Staff Just Before LaunchRead full article on IGN Games (opens in a new tab)
    Preview from IGN Games: The Studio Behind Hit New Star Wars Game Zero Company Quietly Furloughed 'Most' Staff Just Before Launch

    Bit Reactor, the studio behind Star Wars Zero Company, furloughed the majority of its staff just before the game launched.

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  3. Push SquareDespite Star Wars Zero Company's Strong Launch, the Dev Hasn't Been Doing GreatRead full article on Push Square (opens in a new tab)
    Preview from Push Square: Despite Star Wars Zero Company's Strong Launch, the Dev Hasn't Been Doing Great

    Details emerge about Bit Reactor struggles. Star Wars Zero Company launched on PS5 and other platforms last week, and it appears the turn-based strategy game has been a success for publisher EA and developer Bit Reactor. Certainly, the critical reception has been very good, players rate it highly, and it's currently one of Steam's top sellers — all good…

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  4. AftermathMost Of Star Wars Zero Company's Developers Were Furloughed Weeks AgoRead full article on Aftermath (opens in a new tab)
    Preview from Aftermath: Most Of Star Wars Zero Company's Developers Were Furloughed Weeks Ago

    Despite the game's success, roughly 80% of the team aren't getting paid

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  5. IGN GamesThe Long Game: 4 Tactics to Master Early in Star Wars Zero CompanyRead full article on IGN Games (opens in a new tab)
    Preview from IGN Games: The Long Game: 4 Tactics to Master Early in Star Wars Zero Company

    We’re back for another installment of our The Long Game series, where we focus on things you can invest in early in games that will pay off in the long run. Today we’re diving into Star Wars Zero Company, the turn-based tactics game from Bit Reactor that drops you into the twilight of the Clone Wars.

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  6. ShacknewsStar Wars Zero Company 1.1 patch notesRead full article on Shacknews (opens in a new tab)
    Preview from Shacknews: Star Wars Zero Company 1.1 patch notes

    Bit Reactor is addressing bugs and crashes in the first big patch for Star Wars Zero Company.

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  7. IGN GamesHow Star Wars Prequels and Battlefront II Influenced the Zero Company SoundtrackRead full article on IGN Games (opens in a new tab)
    Preview from IGN Games: How Star Wars Prequels and Battlefront II Influenced the Zero Company Soundtrack

    Prolific Star Wars composer Gordy Haab reveals how his work on Battlefront II directly influenced the darker, original music for Star Wars Zero Company.

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  8. ShacknewsHow Bit Reactor took its original concept and turned it into Star Wars Zero CompanyRead full article on Shacknews (opens in a new tab)
    Preview from Shacknews: How Bit Reactor took its original concept and turned it into Star Wars Zero Company

    Bit Reactor CEO Greg Foertsch and Animation Director Hector Antunez discuss some behind-the-scenes tales from the making of Star Wars Zero Company.

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  9. IGN GamesStar Wars Zero Company Was Originally Pitched as a Titanfall Universe GameRead full article on IGN Games (opens in a new tab)
    Preview from IGN Games: Star Wars Zero Company Was Originally Pitched as a Titanfall Universe Game

    Star Wars Zero Company was originally pitched as a game in the Titanfall universe.

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  10. ShacknewsBit Reactor furloughed most of the Star Wars Zero Company devs weeks before launchRead full article on Shacknews (opens in a new tab)
    Preview from Shacknews: Bit Reactor furloughed most of the Star Wars Zero Company devs weeks before launch

    The company stated that it hopes to bring affected workers back with restored pay.

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  11. GamingOnLinuxSTAR WARS Zero Company is out nowRead full article on GamingOnLinux (opens in a new tab)
    Preview from GamingOnLinux: STAR WARS Zero Company is out now

    STAR WARS Zero Company has been released today from Bit Reactor / Electronic Arts, and it's very much Star Wars XCOM with a little extra sauce.

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