Star Wars: Zero Company
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Star Wars Zero Company’s Final Trailer Teases High Stakes and a Special Clone Wars Cameo
The final trailer for Star Wars Zero Company has been released, offering a glimpse into the tactical combat and customization options. The trailer also teases a cameo from Captain Rex from The Clone Wars. The game launches on August 27th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a typical playthrough expected to last 30 to 40 hours.
You Have Some Homework To Do To Make The Most Of Star Wars Zero Company
Star Wars Zero Company is set during the Clone Wars, and developer Bit Reactor recommends players familiarize themselves with the animated series, particularly the Umbara Arc, to fully appreciate the game's narrative. The game's protagonist, Hawks, is framed for a failed mission under the command of the notorious General Pong Krell, a character whose actions in the show deeply inform Hawks' backstory. The game will launch on August 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and will feature references to various Star Wars lore, including planets from The Bad Batch and locations seen in The Force Awakens.
What we've been playing - "My Switch 2 sits watching me from my desk like the Green Goblin mask"
Several Eurogamer staff members share their recent gaming experiences. Dom is engrossed in the upcoming Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on Nintendo Switch, while Connor enjoys Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls on PlayStation 5. Chris is still thinking about the Star Wars XCOM-like game, Star Wars: Zero Company, on PC. Bertie organized a successful community gaming session for the game Big Walk.
Star Wars Zero Company Showcases Tactical Gameplay Loop In New Trailer
A new gameplay showcase for Star Wars Zero Company highlights its turn-based tactical combat, featuring Action Points per character and a shared team Advantage system for ultimate attacks. Players can customize their squad and upgrade their base as commander Hawks. The game is set to release later this month for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
ICMYI: This Week in IGN Game Previews: Wolverine, Star Wars: Zero Company, and More!
This week's IGN game previews featured coverage of Marvel's Wolverine, Star Wars: Zero Company, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and Job Simulator: Human Relations. These previews offered early looks at upcoming titles across various genres and platforms.
Nytt gameplay och förhandsintryck från Star Wars Zero Company
Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based strategy game developed by Bit Reactor, is set to release on August 27 for PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. Previews highlight features such as character customization, third-person exploration between battles, and a mature narrative with interesting factions. The game is expected to offer 30-40 hours of gameplay.
Evening Reading - August 11, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several gaming news items, including Supermassive Games announcing layoffs, Persona producer Kazuhisa Wada expressing interest in remaking Persona 1 and 2, and performance fixes for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls on PC. The article also touches on early impressions of The Elder Scrolls 6 and reviews for Agent 64: Spies Never Die and Star Wars Zero Company.
Games Inbox: Is the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition worth it?
Readers discuss various gaming topics, including the pricing strategy for Grand Theft Auto 6's Ultimate Edition and the potential for a Nintendo Switch 2 launch with a new Luigi's Mansion title. Other discussions touch on Star Wars game settings, the appeal of indie co-op games like Big Walk, and the lack of special edition consoles.
Star Wars Zero Company Is Good But Seems To Play Things Too Safe – Preview
This preview of Star Wars Zero Company suggests the game is good but plays it too safe, indicating a lack of innovation or risk-taking in its design. Further details on specific gameplay mechanics or narrative elements are not provided in this excerpt.
Star Wars: Zero Company Hands-on Preview - XClones
Star Wars: Zero Company, developed by Bit Reactor, a studio featuring many Firaxis veterans, offers a compelling turn-based tactical combat experience. The preview highlights changes to the action economy, a variety of customization options, and the advantage system, which combine to create engaging moment-to-moment gameplay reminiscent of XCOM and Marvel's Midnight Suns. While performance and some progression systems raise minor concerns, the game shows strong potential for fans of the genre.
FZ High Score - Vi stänger snart Duskfade och Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
FZ is reminding players that the prediction deadline for Duskfade and Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is tonight, August 11th. Players are encouraged to submit their score guesses for a chance to win a FZ t-shirt. The FZ High Score Season 12 runs throughout August, with a full list of games and their respective prediction deadlines provided.
"Time will tell": Bit Reactor talk queerness in Star Wars: Zero Company and whether they'll keep working with Saudi-owned EA
Bit Reactor discusses the inclusion of queer representation in their upcoming game Star Wars: Zero Company, noting the player's ability to define their character's identity. The article also explores concerns surrounding Electronic Arts' recent acquisition by a Saudi-led consortium, questioning the potential impact on games with progressive themes.
Star Wars Zero Company wants to be more than XCOM with lightsabers: "Gamers are more sophisticated now"
Star Wars Zero Company, developed by Bit Reactor, aims to transcend the typical turn-based tactics genre by offering a more sophisticated experience for modern gamers. Director Greg Foertsch and narrative director Aaron Contreras emphasize unique inspirations like film noir and spy thrillers, while gameplay veterans from XCOM and Marvel's Midnight Suns are working to blend familiar tactical combat with a strong narrative focus and a player-driven avatar character. The game is set to release on August 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Star Wars: Zero Company will be brilliant because XCOM is brilliant
Star Wars: Zero Company aims to blend the acclaimed turn-based tactics of XCOM with the Star Wars universe. Developed by Bit Reactor, a studio with many ex-Firaxis XCOM developers, the game features a linear narrative, third-person exploration segments in its base, and new mechanics like operator 'bonds' and 'Operations' to deepen squad management. The preview highlights how these additions, alongside familiar XCOM-like gameplay loops, create a compelling experience that feels both familiar and fresh.
Star Wars: Zero Company Hands-on Preview - XClones
Star Wars: Zero Company, developed by Bit Reactor, a studio featuring many Firaxis veterans, offers a compelling turn-based tactical combat experience. The preview highlights changes to the action economy, a variety of customization options, and the advantage system, which combine to create engaging moment-to-moment gameplay reminiscent of XCOM and Marvel's Midnight Suns. While performance and some progression systems raise minor concerns, the game shows strong potential for fans of the genre.
Star Wars Zero Company Is a Turn-Based Tactics Adventure That’s Not Just For XCOM Experts | IGN Preview
Star Wars Zero Company is a turn-based tactics adventure that aims to be accessible to players beyond just XCOM experts. Hands-on with the first 10 hours of the campaign reveals a promising strategy game, despite some rough edges.
Star Wars Zero Company hands-on preview – XCOM fights the Clone Wars
Star Wars: Zero Company is a new turn-based strategy game developed by Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment, featuring gameplay reminiscent of XCOM and Marvel's Midnight Suns. Set during the Clone Wars, players command a mercenary group undertaking missions for the Republic. The game will be released on August 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Star Wars Zero Company: A New Hope for Turn-Based Tactics
Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game with RPG storytelling from new studio Bit Reactor, is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S on August 27, 2026. The game features a squad of mercenaries led by Hawks during the Clone Wars, with deep customization options for characters and emergent relationships. Combat involves strategic use of action points and a shared 'Advantage' resource, with permadeath adding stakes to missions.
Star Wars Zero Company Is Good But Seems To Play Things Too Safe
Star Wars Zero Company is a competent turn-based tactics game that draws heavily from the XCOM formula, but it plays things too safe and fails to distinguish itself from its peers. While the game features a compelling Star Wars setting and a focus on character relationships and narrative, its core gameplay mechanics feel overly familiar. The developers at Bit Reactor, comprised of former XCOM team members, aim to push the genre forward, but the early hours suggest a reliance on established mechanics rather than innovation.
12 hours in, Star Wars Zero company is a solid strategy RPG, but it's missing XCOM 2 or Baldur's Gate 3's…
After 12 hours with Star Wars: Zero Company, the turn-based strategy game is described as solid but lacking the spark of titles like XCOM 2 or Baldur's Gate 3. The game features a mercenary outfit during the Clone Wars, with satisfying combat and squad progression, but its tactical systems and character variety may not sustain a long campaign.
