Who Makes Star Wars Zero Company?
The turn-based tactics game is built by Bit Reactor — founded by XCOM, XCOM: Chimera Squad and Marvel's Midnight Suns veterans — with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games, published by EA. Here's the development team, and the September 2026 studio status report everyone is asking about.
The Development Team
Bit Reactor
Lead developer. A studio founded by veterans of Firaxis' XCOM, XCOM: Chimera Squad and Marvel's Midnight Suns — the same design DNA behind Zero Company's grid tactics.
Respawn & Lucasfilm
Respawn Entertainment (Star Wars Jedi) co-develops, with Lucasfilm Games overseeing the Star Wars IP. The result is a cinematic Clone Wars story with tactical depth.
Electronic Arts
Publisher across PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Zero Company launched on August 27, 2026 to positive reception.
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Unreal Engine
Bit Reactor's developers break down how Zero Company was built in Unreal Engine.
Studio Status — September 2026 Report
On September 1, 2026, Game File (reporting by Stephen Totilo) reported that Bit Reactor furloughed roughly 80% of its staff about three weeks before Zero Company's August 27 launch. Per the report, the furlough decision was made by Bit Reactor itself and was not mandated by publisher EA, and a small skeleton crew remained to handle post-launch issues. The game still shipped on schedule to positive reviews and strong early Steam sales.
This is a studio-personnel matter and does not affect the shipped, playable game. We are reporting the news as reported and are not speculating on unannounced roadmap or future content. Source: Game File (Sept 1, 2026). For verified reception, see our review roundup.
Studio & Developer FAQ
Who develops Star Wars Zero Company?
Star Wars Zero Company is developed by Bit Reactor — a studio founded by veterans of XCOM, XCOM: Chimera Squad and Marvel's Midnight Suns — in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment (Star Wars Jedi) and Lucasfilm Games, and published by Electronic Arts. It released on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on August 27, 2026.
What happened with the Star Wars Zero Company developer layoffs?
On September 1, 2026, Game File (reporting by Stephen Totilo) revealed that Bit Reactor furloughed roughly 80% of its staff about three weeks before Zero Company's August 27 launch. The report states the furlough decision was made by Bit Reactor itself, not mandated by publisher EA, and that a small skeleton crew remained to handle post-launch issues.
Was Bit Reactor furloughed before or after launch?
According to the Game File report, most of Bit Reactor's team was furloughed in the weeks leading up to launch — not after it. The game still shipped on schedule on August 27, 2026 to positive reviews and strong early Steam sales.
Is Star Wars Zero Company still supported after the furlough?
A reduced post-launch crew remained in place to address issues, and the game is a shipped, playable product. We are reporting the studio-status news as reported; we are not speculating on unannounced roadmap or future content. For verified reception, see our review roundup.
Does the furlough affect the game I bought?
No. The furlough is a studio-personnel matter; the released game (single-player campaign, all modes) is complete and playable. If you want the full tactical picture, our builds, bonds and missions guides cover the actual gameplay.