Star Wars Zero Company has reportedly passed one million sales, giving Maryland-based developer Bit Reactor the opportunity to bring some furloughed staff back to work. The studio says it is trying to restore as many positions as possible after staffing cuts made shortly before launch.
The turn-based strategy game, developed with Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts, combines an XCOM-style tactical structure with the Star Wars universe. Its performance has attracted attention across the games industry, including from readers following the latest arcade and gaming news.
Bit Reactor described the decision to furlough employees as a response to “unexpected business developments outside of our control”. The studio said the timing, so close to release, made the decision particularly difficult, but was necessary to help bring more team members back later. The company wrote in a statement that it remained proud of the team’s work and grateful for the response from players.
Bit Reactor chief executive Greg Foertsch also thanked fans for supporting the game and said the studio would share more information about both Bit Reactor and Zero Company in the future.
“This team means a tremendous amount to me, and I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together.”
The studio’s public message was posted on October 7, 2026. It did not explain precisely what the unexpected business developments involved.
Reporting indicates Bit Reactor’s headcount has climbed back to more than half of its pre-launch level. That means a significant number of developers have returned to full-time work, although many former team members have not yet come back.
Data firm Alinea Analytics estimates that Star Wars Zero Company has sold more than one million copies. The game’s a success commercially, but the studio’s employment position remains only partly restored.
Bit Reactor and Foertsch are also involved in an ongoing legal dispute with former chief financial officer Alison Kelly. The lawsuit remains unresolved and could proceed to trial in 2027.
For players, the next major question is whether the improved sales performance will support downloadable content for the tactical game, or perhaps a sequel. Bit Reactor has not confirmed either project. Fans can follow broader developments through RETROCADE’s arcade videos and industry coverage, or explore how dedicated gaming hardware is designed with the arcade machine buying guide.
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