Electronic Arts has given a full look at its next Star Wars game, Star Wars Zero Company, a single-player turn-based tactics game developed by Bit Reactor in partnership with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games. The game is set at the end of the Clone Wars and is described as a “gritty and authentic story” about an unconventional team of agents who pose a new threat to the galaxy. Star Wars: Episode Zero will be released in 2026 on PC, PS 5, and Xbox Series S/X.
Star Wars Zero Company Announced
The strategy game, first confirmed after leaks last week, was fully announced on Saturday at the Star Wars Celebration event in Japan. Star Wars Zero Company will put players in the role of a former Republic officer named Hawke, who will recruit and lead an unconventional team of elite mercenaries. Company Zero members come from all over the galaxy and feature a variety of classic Star Wars archetypes, such as astromechs, Jedi, and droids. These characters will have unique personality traits and combat abilities.
EA also released its first trailer showing off the strategy game’s animations and gameplay.
“Our vision for Star Wars Zero Company is grounded in game design pillars that interweave the immersive Star Wars galaxy with engaging turn-based tactical gameplay,” Greg Foertsch, CEO and creative director of developer Bit Reactor, said in a press release. “Our goal is to deliver a game with an original Star Wars story from the Clone Wars era, where player choices have meaningful consequences, and with deep turn-based tactical combat and an approachable cinematic presentation.”
Players will lead Zero Company in tactical operations and investigations across the galaxy while establishing a base of operations. EA says Hawks’ appearance and combat levels are fully customizable. The remaining agents can be chosen from a range of original Star Wars character classes and species. Players can edit the appearance, gear, and abilities of a range of character archetypes, including clone troopers, astromechs, and Jedi Knights.
Squad members in Star Wars Zero Company will have unique abilities
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While on a mission, developing close bonds with your squad members is critical to unlocking combat synergy. Tactical operations require preparation, the right squad, and strategy.
EA also announced four original Star Wars characters in the game during the event. They include the clone trooper Trick, the incendiary sharpshooter Luko Bronk, the Mandalorian gunner Clay Kullervo, and the Tognath Jedi Padawan Terl.
According to EA, Star Wars Zero Company will feature one of the largest and most interactive maps in a Star Wars game, taking players to familiar planets from other Star Wars media such as Therolonis from The Bad Batch, Fandor from Solo: A Star Wars Story, Mapuzor from Obi-Wan Kenobi, and more.
Although a release date has not yet been confirmed, Star Wars Zero will be released on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X in 2026. The game is now wishlisted on all supported platforms.