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Star Wars Zero Company Features Over 150 Planets for Operations, DLC Remains Up in The Air
Star Wars Zero Company will feature over 150 planets for operations and a story playthrough of 30-40 hours. The game launches on August 27th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, offering various mission types and an optional permadeath mode. Developer Bit Reactor is currently focused on the launch and has no DLC announcements at this time.
There's only one Jedi Operator in Star Wars Zero Company, and reckless players may end up with none at all: 'Be careful that nothing unfortunate happens to her!'
Bit Reactor's upcoming tactics game, Star Wars Zero Company, will feature only one Jedi Operator, Tel-Rea, and permadeath mechanics mean players could lose her permanently. Lead designer James Brawley confirmed Tel-Rea is the sole Jedi Padawan class, emphasizing the need for players to protect her. While permadeath can be toggled off on easier difficulties, the game's narrative characters are vulnerable once introduced.
The voice actors behind Anakin Skywalker and the Clone Troopers in The Clone Wars are returning for Star Wars Zero…
Bit Reactor and Lucasfilm Games have revealed the voice cast for Star Wars Zero Company, featuring Matt Lanter and Dee Bradley Baker reprising their roles as Anakin Skywalker and a Clone Trooper, respectively. Jonathan Freeman and Erica Luttrell will voice the player character Hawks. The turn-based tactics game launches August 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Series S.
Star Wars Zero Company blir 30–40 timmar långt
Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game inspired by Star Wars media, is set to release on August 27. Developer Bit Reactor has stated the campaign will last between 30-40 hours and will not feature official mod support, though unofficial modding may still be possible. The main character, Hawks, is mandatory for story missions, and his death results in a mission failure.
15 New Games of August 2026
August 2026 is set to be a significant month for game releases, featuring a diverse lineup across multiple genres. Notable titles include Game Freak's action RPG Beast of Reincarnation, Cold Symmetry's Mortal Shell 2, and Arc System Works' Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The month will also see the 1.0 release of REKA, the expansion Mafia: The Old Country – Man of Honor, and the launch of The Sinking City 2. Additionally, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, Star Wars Zero Company, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, and EA Sports Madden NFL 27 are scheduled for release.
Star Wars Zero Company’s Campaign Will Take “About 30-40 Hours” to Finish, Says Producer
Star Wars Zero Company's campaign is expected to take players around 30-40 hours to complete, according to lead producer Caydence Funk. The turn-based tactics game will feature a linear story with some narrative elements and character bonds potentially altering based on squad composition, but all players will experience largely the same ending. The game is set to release on August 27th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Star Wars Zero Company takes 30-40 hours to beat 'depending on your difficulty level and experience with the strategy genre' but won't have a New Game Plus mode
Bit Reactor has confirmed that Star Wars Zero Company's main campaign will take between 30 and 40 hours to complete, depending on player experience and difficulty settings. The single-player, turn-based tactics game will not feature a New Game Plus mode, romance systems, or branching story paths, though minor story moments can be influenced by squad composition. The game launches on August 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Series S, and will include cosmetic customization options and voice acting from Dee Bradley Baker.
You only get one, permakillable Jedi Padawan in Star Wars Zero Company, but that's fine because I'm going to roll an R2-D2 deathsquad anyway
Star Wars Zero Company, a tactics RPG from Bit Reactor and Electronic Arts, features a permakillable Jedi Padawan named Tel-Rea, but allows players to field entire squads of R2-D2 units. The game will be a 30-40 hour linear experience with 12 classes, no plot branching, and no modding support. Players can choose to disable permadeath, and the game launches on August 27th.
Star Wars Zero Company is a 30-40 hour linear game with no New Game+, and I'm totally OK with this
Star Wars Zero Company is estimated to be a 30-40 hour linear experience with no New Game+ mode, a design choice the author finds acceptable. Developer Bit Reactor confirmed the game's length and linear structure, noting that some customization options will be unlockable on subsequent playthroughs, though official mod support will not be available.
Star Wars Zero Company won't have official mod support, confirms Bit Reactor, but it has 'a lot of respect for…
Bit Reactor, the developer of Star Wars Zero Company, has confirmed that the game will not feature official mod support at launch. Lead producer Caydence Funk stated that while the studio respects the modding community, official tools are not planned. This decision comes despite significant fan requests and the success of modding in similar titles like XCOM 2.
Star Wars Zero Company's story 'is a linear one from beginning to end', Bit Reactor says, so don't expect branching paths or romance options
Developer Bit Reactor has confirmed that Star Wars Zero Company will feature a linear story with no branching paths or romance options. While squad composition can influence minor story moments and dialogue, the overall narrative conclusion will remain the same for all players. The game will focus on cinematic storytelling within its turn-based tactics gameplay.
Star Wars Zero Company is going all in on Clone customisation, but my favourite armour is restricted to the Deluxe…
Star Wars Zero Company developer Bit Reactor has detailed its extensive Clone Trooper customization options, including paint jobs, patterns, and helmet voice modulation. While most cosmetic options are available from the start, the classic Phase 1 ARC Trooper armor is exclusive to the Deluxe Edition's 'Grand Army of the Republic' pack. The developer confirmed there are no plans for monetization or microtransactions outside of this edition.
19 unmissable PS5 games still releasing in 2026
This article highlights 19 upcoming PlayStation 5 games scheduled for release in 2026, including titles like Halo: Campaign Evolved, Marvel's Wolverine, and Grand Theft Auto VI. It details various genres and features, from action RPGs and stealth games to fighting and flight simulations, providing a glimpse into the future of PS5 gaming.
New PS5 Star Wars Game Out Today on PlayStation Store
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains is now available on PlayStation 5 for $29.99. Developed by Behaviour and published by Ubisoft, this Star Wars-themed board game features team-based gameplay with iconic characters and unique abilities. The article also mentions upcoming PlayStation 5 titles Star Wars Zero Company and Star Wars Galactic Racer.
Stranger Than Heaven's regional price creep on Steam is one more reason I'm feeling wary
The article discusses the increasing regional price creep of games on Steam, using Stranger Than Heaven and Persona 4 Revival as examples of titles with higher UK prices compared to their US counterparts. It highlights Geoff Keighley's comments on the success of affordable indie games and contrasts these with the rising costs of new releases, also touching on the controversial inclusion of Tupac Shakur in Stranger Than Heaven.
Star Wars Zero Company Preorders Are Live: Here’s What’s In Every Edition
Preorders are now live for Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics strategy game developed by Bit Reactor, set for release on August 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Both the Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions are available, with preorder bonuses including the Crystalline Astromech Cosmetic Pack. The Digital Deluxe Edition also features unique Clone Wars-era cosmetic items and the Shadow Collective DLC pack.
Star Wars Zero Company: How Some of the Greatest Minds in Tactics Games are Pushing the Genre, Again
Star Wars Zero Company, the debut title from Bit Reactor, a studio founded by former Firaxis developers, is a turn-based tactics game set during the Clone Wars. Players will lead a company of mercenaries, customizing their protagonist Hawks and recruiting a diverse roster of characters. The game blends RPG storytelling with XCOM-style tactical combat, featuring a deep bond system between characters and a specialization system for combat roles.
Star Wars Zero Company landar i augusti
Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game reminiscent of XCOM, is set to release on August 27th. Developed by Bit Reactor, whose team includes veterans from the recent XCOM titles, the game combines tactical combat with exploration elements. It is expected to launch on PC.
Summer Game Fest 2026: Every Big Announcement Ranked and Explained
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a wide array of upcoming video game titles, with notable announcements including the third Final Fantasy VII installment, a remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, and the long-awaited sequel to The Wolf Among Us. The event highlighted the increasing saturation of the game market and featured titles aiming for distinct identities to stand out.
The Summer Game Fest showcase proves that PC is still the place to be
The Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase strongly emphasized PC as the primary platform for upcoming games, with most titles confirmed for PC release. Several new games, including Final Fantasy 7: Revelation, Last Harbor, and Chronicles: Medieval, were highlighted as PC exclusives or having strong PC presence. The article argues that PC remains the best platform for accessing new releases, demos, and modding capabilities, reinforcing its central role in the gaming industry despite shifts in console strategies.
