Star Wars: Zero Company
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'Early on in the 2000s, we got enamored with consoles and I think certain games didn't make the leap right:' Star Wars Zero Company's director has a theory about why old school PC gaming genres are back with a vengeance
Greg Foertsch, director of Star Wars Zero Company, theorizes that the resurgence of PC gaming genres like RTS and turn-based tactics is due to a difficult transition to consoles in the early 2000s. He believes that as more games successfully adapt to new platforms and embrace camera tools, innovation in these complex genres will continue to grow.
Star Wars: Zero Company Brings Fire Emblem-Style Consequences To Its Battles
Star Wars: Zero Company will feature a permadeath mode inspired by Fire Emblem, where accumulating three battlefield injuries will result in a character's permanent removal from the game. Narrative lead Aaron Contreras revealed this feature was added midway through development, emphasizing the Star Wars theme of loss. The protagonist, Hawks, is the only character exempt from permadeath.
Star Wars Zero Company forces you into permadeath so you can see "what's on the other side of the experience"
Star Wars Zero Company, a strategy game from Bit Reactor, features permadeath for its squadmates, a decision that sparked internal debate. Narrative lead Aaron Contreras explained that while some characters have narrative protections, most custom operators are vulnerable, and the developers believe permadeath aligns with the Star Wars theme of loss and encourages players to push through consequences.
Everything you need to know about Star Wars Zero Company
Star Wars Zero Company, a tactics game from Bit Reactor, is set during the Clone Wars and features squad-based combat with RPG elements. Players lead a mercenary company investigating a new Dark Side faction, with gameplay blending third-person exploration at a home base with turn-based tactical missions. The game is expected to launch in 2026 and is being published by Electronic Arts.
2026 video game release date calendar
This article provides a comprehensive calendar of video game releases scheduled for 2026, including specific dates for titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 in November and early year releases such as Resident Evil Requiem. It details monthly releases across various platforms and lists notable titles with TBD release dates, promising to be updated as new information becomes available.
The latest Star Wars Zero Company details tease Mass Effect DNA, hardcore turn-based tactics, permadeath, and new Clone Wars lore
Star Wars Zero Company, developed by Respawn Entertainment and Bit Reactor, will feature hardcore turn-based tactics, permadeath, and new Clone Wars lore. The game draws inspiration from XCOM and Marvel's Midnight Suns, with a story set during the Clone Wars and introducing a mysterious Dark Side cult. It is slated for a tentative 2026 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Star Wars Zero Company's lead mission designer is eagerly waiting to watch all your all-astromech challenge runs: 'Granted, it might not be a very easy thing to do'
Star Wars Zero Company's lead mission designer James Brawley is eager to see players attempt an all-astromech droid challenge run upon the game's launch. Brawley drew inspiration from completing Final Fantasy with a party of white mages, aiming to make astromechs a viable and satisfying support unit, though primary story missions will require the protagonist character.
Star Wars Zero Company devs said 'there were some fights' about its story-centric squadmates suffering permadeath, but accepting that 'Star Wars is about loss' made the game stronger
Developers at Bit Reactor discussed the narrative challenges of implementing permadeath in Star Wars Zero Company, ultimately deciding it strengthened the game's Star Wars themes of loss. While some characters have initial plot armor, most squadmates are vulnerable, requiring players to protect them to preserve the story.
Even the Star Wars Zero Company devs have spent a lot of time "going on Wookieepedia" to get the deep cut lore…
Developers of Star Wars Zero Company are relying heavily on Wookieepedia to ensure accuracy for the game's deep lore and side missions. The game features operations that involve non-combat objectives with varied outcomes, drawing from various Star Wars media like the Tales of the Jedi comics and The Clone Wars animated series.
Star Wars Zero Company will kill story characters, Fire Emblem-style: Narrative lead says "I lost an argument about…
Star Wars Zero Company will feature permadeath for its story characters, a decision narrative lead Aaron Contreras embraced after initially losing an argument against it. This mechanic, inspired by games like Fire Emblem, aims to emphasize the theme of loss inherent in the Star Wars universe and discourage save scumming.
Star Wars Zero Company is more than just 'Star Wars XCOM'—it feels like Mass Effect but with turn-based…
Star Wars: Zero Company, developed by Bit Reactor and published by Lucasfilm Games and Electronic Arts, blends turn-based tactics with RPG elements and a strong narrative. The game features third-person exploration and customizable characters, reminiscent of Mass Effect, alongside deep tactical combat inspired by XCOM. Developers emphasize high production values and an authentic Star Wars aesthetic, with a focus on character relationships and permanent consequences, including permadeath for squad members.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Star Wars Zero Company
PC Gamer's latest issue features an exclusive preview of Star Wars Zero Company, a new XCOM-style turn-based tactics game from developer Bit Reactor. The magazine also includes reviews for Resident Evil Requiem and other titles, a feature on PC gaming's best pubs, and previews for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy.
Star Wars: Zero Company Breaks Its Silence With New Artwork Ahead of Hands-On Coverage
New artwork for the Star Wars: Zero Company tactics game has been released, signaling that hands-on coverage is imminent. The game is set during the Clone Wars era.
Star Wars: Zero Company Breaks Its Silence With New Artwork Ahead of Hands-On Coverage
Respawn Entertainment has released new artwork for their upcoming game, Star Wars: Zero Company. The article suggests that the game upholds a tradition within Star Wars games that future titles should move away from.
Take a look at the remake of the cancelled Star Wars: First Assault
A fan-made remake of the cancelled Star Wars: First Assault, originally slated for release before Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm, has entered a closed beta. Pre-release code for the game, described as a Star Wars take on Call of Duty, was leaked online, prompting a team to work on its completion. Designer Patrick Wren, who worked on the original, expressed regret over the cancellation.
After 5 Years, Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake Gets An 11-Word Update
Saber Interactive has provided a brief update on the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake, confirming it is still in development five years after its initial announcement. The project has reportedly faced a turbulent development cycle, with Aspyr being removed and Mad Head Games taking over. Other Star Wars titles in development include Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, led by original KOTOR director Casey Hudson.
2026 Upcoming Games Release Schedule
The year 2026 is shaping up to be a significant one for video game releases, with numerous titles slated for launch across various platforms. This includes highly anticipated games like Grand Theft Auto 6, alongside many sequels and new IPs. The article provides a month-by-month breakdown of confirmed release dates and general 2026 windows for games on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2026
This article provides a comprehensive list of upcoming PlayStation 5 game release dates scheduled for 2026. It includes tentative and confirmed dates for a wide variety of titles, noting that these dates are subject to change. The list is regularly updated and covers releases from March through to TBA dates.
