A very different Star Wars game is on its way, and it might test your overall fandom — especially if you’re accustomed to action titles from George Lucas’ universe. Let’s talk Star Wars.
Star Wars Zero Company Key Facts
- Release date: August 27, 2026
- Global unlock: 11 a.m. ET / 3 p.m. UTC
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- Standard edition: $49.99 on PC, $59.99 on console
- Deluxe edition: $59.99 on PC, $69.99 on console
- Genre: Single-player turn-based tactics
- Setting: The twilight of the Clone Wars
- Player character: Hawks, a former Republic officer
- Developer: Bit Reactor, in partnership with Respawn and Lucasfilm Games
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Early access: None. Every edition unlocks the same day
- Pre-order bonus: Crystalline Astromech Pack, both editions
When Does Star Wars Zero Company Release?
The next Star Wars adventure begins on August 27. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The global unlock is at 11 am ET.
That single unlock matters more than usual here, because EA has confirmed no early access tier at any price.
What’s Included in the Star Wars Zero Company Pre-Order Packages?
There’s two editions to pre-order and both give customers the Crystalline Astromech Pack. The pack contains the R3 droid, translucent crystalline heads for R4 and R5 variants and the game’s exclusive BR-1 droid.
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EA gives buyers until August 27, 2027 to redeem it.
What Editions Are Available for Star Wars Zero Company?
There’s two editions, but the PC versions are cheaper. Standard runs $49.99 on PC and $59.99 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox, while Deluxe is $59.99 on PC and $69.99 on console.
Deluxe adds three cosmetic packs and nothing that changes how the game plays.
What Kind of Game is Star Wars Zero Company?
Star Wars Zero Company is a single-player turn-based tactics game, which puts it closer to XCOM than to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. That’s probably the most important line in this article — especially if you were expecting something different. You command an elite squad, manage positioning and make calculated calls one turn at a time.
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What and When is the Story Setting for Star Wars Zero Company?
This story takes place late in the Clone Wars. The war is already nearly at the end. The story here is a spinoff within the universe.
EA describes it as an original story rather than an adaptation.
Who Do You Control in Star Wars Zero Company?
You’re Hawks, a former Republic officer who leads the unit called Zero Company. You get to customize the look of your team.
What and Who Can Your Squad Include in Star Wars Zero Company?
Your squad is built from Star Wars archetypes rather than a fixed roster. That range runs from scoundrels to astromechs, and a Jedi is on the table too. Well, of course it is.
Each archetype carries its own abilities and loadouts.
Are There Rogue-Lite or RPG Elements in Star Wars Zero Company?
This one is chock full of RPG elements. Squad members level up and your choices in missions change how your campaign plays out. Your relationships with operators affect the combat.
EA has never used the rogue-lite label, though previews have flagged permadeath.
What Elements Are Important With Your Squads in Star Wars Zero Company?
This one is all about positioning. The characters’ abilities are built around outmaneuvering, not outgunning. You’ll have to balance archetypes and manage your base.
Investigations and mission planning feed the same loop.
Which Team Developed Star Wars Zero Company?
Bit Reactor is the developer, working in partnership with Respawn and Lucasfilm Games, with Electronic Arts publishing. That’s a studio built around tactical games rather than one borrowing the genre for a single project.
Every Confirmed Star Wars Zero Company Feature
Listed on the game’s Steam store page.
- Single-player turn-based tactical combat
- Original story set in the Clone Wars era
- Base management, investigations and mission planning
- A customizable lead character, Hawks
- Custom squad members, appearances, loadouts and abilities
- Multiple squad archetypes, from Jedi to scoundrels and astromechs
- Tactical abilities built around outmaneuvering enemy units
- Squad progression and unlockable team-based combat synergies
- Decisions that alter the flow of a playthrough
- Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, HDR support and Family Sharing on PC