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SGF 2026: Star Wars Zero Company Releases This Summer
Star Wars Zero Company, a new turn-based tactical game from ex-XCOM developers at Bit Reactor, revealed its release date of August 27, 2026, during Summer Game Fest. The game is set during the Clone Wars and features customizable squads with characters like Anakin Skywalker. It will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Star Wars Zero Company, the tactics game from veteran XCOM devs, confirms August launch and Anakin Skywalker cameo
Star Wars: Zero Company, a squad tactics game from former XCOM developers at Bit Reactor, is set to launch on August 27. The game will feature Anakin Skywalker in its story and includes RPG elements like loyalty missions and permadeath, alongside cinematic storytelling. The trailer also showcased custom clone troopers and alien mercenaries.
Star Wars Zero Company confirmed for August release as former XCOM devs debut action-packed gameplay trailer
Star Wars Zero Company, a new strategy game from XCOM veterans at Bit Reactor, will launch on August 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The game features turn-based tactical gameplay set during the Clone Wars, with players controlling a mercenary outfit called Zero Company.
Star Wars Zero Company will launch on August 27th
EA and Bit Reactor have announced that Star Wars Zero Company will launch on August 27th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. This turn-based tactics game is set during the Clone Wars and follows a mercenary group called Zero Company, featuring customizable characters with unique skills. The developers at Bit Reactor have experience working on the XCOM series, suggesting a similar gameplay influence.
Star Wars Zero Company launches in August
Electronic Arts, Bit Reactor, and Respawn Entertainment have announced that Star Wars Zero Company, a new single-player turn-based strategy game, will launch on August 27th for Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game is set during the Clone Wars and features customizable characters and squad-based tactical combat.
Summer Game Fest Live 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games
Summer Game Fest Live 2026 showcased a multitude of new game announcements and trailers. Highlights included reveals for Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, Gen Atlas, Stranger Than Heaven, and the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Several studios also debuted new titles and updates for existing franchises, covering a wide range of genres.
How to watch Summer Game Fest 2026 from the UK and what games will be shown
Summer Game Fest 2026 is scheduled to begin on Friday, June 5th at 10 PM BST in the UK, running for two hours. The showcase, hosted by Geoff Keighley, will feature gameplay trailers for confirmed titles like Star Wars Zero Company and updates on Fortnite and Among Us. Rumors suggest potential reveals for Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake and a new Hot Wheels game.
There’s Another Star Wars Game Coming This Year, And It’s Reportedly Closer Than You Think
Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based strategy game from Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment, is reportedly set to launch on August 27 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game, set during the Clone Wars era, will feature a single-player campaign and is expected to debut a gameplay trailer at Summer Game Fest. Pricing will differ between PC and console versions, with a Digital Deluxe edition also planned.
Star Wars Zero Company release date leaks ahead of Summer Game Fest, and its XCOM-ish star warring isn't too far, far away
Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based strategy game from Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment, is reportedly set to release on August 27, 2026, according to a leak. The game will feature permadeath for units and is expected to cost $49.99 for the standard edition and $59.99 for the deluxe edition on PC.
Star Wars Zero Company release date leaks one day before Summer Game Fest, as XCOM veterans' new strategy game…
The release date for Star Wars Zero Company, a new strategy game from former XCOM veterans at Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment, has reportedly leaked ahead of its official reveal at Summer Game Fest. The game is rumored to launch on August 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with different editions and pricing tiers mentioned.
PS5's New Star Wars Strategy Game, Zero Company, Is Just Months Away
A leaked report suggests Star Wars Zero Company will be released on August 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The strategy game, developed by Bit Reactor, is expected to be shown at Summer Game Fest with a new gameplay trailer. Pricing details indicate a standard edition at $50 and a Deluxe Edition at $60.
Star Wars Zero Company Launches on August 27th – Rumor
A rumor suggests that Bit Reactor's Star Wars Zero Company, an XCOM-like strategy title, will launch on August 27th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game is expected to feature permadeath and a focus on character interactions, with a gameplay reveal scheduled for June 5th. Pricing details for Standard and Deluxe editions have also been rumored.
New Star Wars game from XCOM veterans gets an age rating ahead of Summer Games Fest and we're sure you know the…
The upcoming strategy game Star Wars Zero Company, developed by former Firaxis Games veterans at Bit Reactor, has received an age rating in Korea. This suggests an official release date announcement is imminent, potentially around the Summer Games Fest. The game is set during the Clone Wars era.
Star Wars Zero Company Rated in South Korea
Star Wars Zero Company has received a 15+ rating in South Korea and a T for Teen rating from the ESRB, suggesting a release date announcement is imminent. The turn-based tactical strategy game, developed by Bit Reactor, is inspired by XCOM and will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Players will assemble a squad to tackle missions during the Clone Wars, featuring elements like permadeath and procedurally generated enemy placement.
Talking Point: Will These Upcoming Star Wars Games Make The Hyperspace Jump To Switch 2?
This article analyzes the likelihood of several upcoming Star Wars games releasing on the Nintendo Switch 2. While some titles like Star Wars Zero Company show promise, others like Star Wars: Eclipse and Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic face significant hurdles due to their demanding nature and development status. The piece also touches on the potential for ports of existing games like the Star Wars Jedi series.
Star Wars Zero Company’s Characters Will Have Friction, is “Not a Personal Fantasy Game”
Star Wars Zero Company, developed by Bit Reactor, will feature character friction and avoid a "chosen one" narrative, focusing instead on the team of operators. Narrative director Aaron Contreras stated it's a tactical strategy game about managing diverse personalities and dealing with moral ambiguity during the Clone Wars era. Studio founder Greg Foertsch highlighted Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games' courage in funding a new studio for a niche genre.
"Keeping teams together doesn't seem to matter to people, but for us it did": Star Wars Zero Company's director on what the industry can learn from XCOM 2
Greg Foertsch, director of Star Wars Zero Company and former art director on XCOM 2, emphasizes the importance of keeping development teams together to foster institutional knowledge and trust. He argues that this cohesion, demonstrated by Firaxis Games' work on the XCOM series, leads to better games and is a valuable lesson for an industry frequently impacted by layoffs.
Star Wars Zero Company Studio Founder Says Respawn Entertainment, Lucasfilm Are to Thank
Greg Foertsch, founder of Bit Reactor, credits Lucasfilm and Respawn Entertainment for taking a chance on the niche turn-based tactics game Star Wars Zero Company. Foertsch detailed how a call from Vince Zampella led to the project's inception. The game is set between Episode 2 and Episode 3 and is scheduled for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S later this year.
Star Wars Zero Company studio founder praises Lucasfilm and Respawn for taking a chance on a tactics game
Bit Reactor founder Greg Foertsch credits Lucasfilm and Respawn Entertainment for taking a chance on Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game. Despite the Star Wars IP, Foertsch acknowledges the niche genre's commercial challenges, citing the underperformance of Marvel's Midnight Suns, a game he and his team also worked on.
Star Wars Zero Company writer wants its cast to have real friction: 'It's not a personal fantasy game'
Narrative director Aaron Contreras stated that Star Wars Zero Company is a team-based tactical strategy game, not a personal fantasy experience. He emphasized that the game will focus on managing diverse personalities and their interpersonal conflicts within the Clone Wars era, moving away from the clear good vs. evil narratives of later periods.
