Turn-based Tactics
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Rainbow 6 Tactics Looks Like If Siege And XCOM: Chimera Squad Had A Baby
Ubisoft announced Rainbow 6 Tactics, a new single-player, turn-based tactics game that blends elements of Rainbow Six Siege and XCOM: Chimera Squad. Developed by Ubisoft Paris, the game features a setup and breach phase inspired by Siege, followed by traditional turn-based combat. It will launch in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S with no in-game monetization or live-service elements.
Rainbow Six Tactics Announced For 2027, New Trailer Showcases Turn-Based Tactical Gameplay
Rainbow Six Tactics has been announced with a 2027 release window, featuring turn-based tactical gameplay with a blend of strategy and action. Players will command fifteen unique operators in a single-player experience, with wishlisting available on Ubisoft+.
Star Wars Zero Company – 15 Exciting Details You Need To Know
Star Wars Zero Company is a new turn-based tactics game developed by Bit Reactor, featuring a Clone Wars-era story with an emphasis on character relationships and cinematic presentation. Players command a customizable leader named Hawks and a squad of Operators, facing threats like The Infinite Coil and the Shadow Plague, with permadeath enabled by default. The game includes various specializations, exotic classes, weapon types, and a shared 'Advantage Points' system for tactical flexibility, with PC requirements detailed.
Coming Out in gaming this week — August 24, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of titles across multiple platforms. Highlights include the pixel remake Apidya, the shooter Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the strategy game Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia, and the prequel Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. Other notable releases are Star Wars: Zero Company, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2, Aggelos 2, Elden Ring for Switch 2, Captain Tsubasa II: World Fighters, and Toaplan Arcade Garage titles Flying Shark and Fire Shark.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 24 to 28
This week's Xbox update highlights numerous game releases between August 24th and 28th across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, with many titles also available on Game Pass. Notable releases include STAR WARS Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, alongside various indie titles and remasters.
'OUR BOYYYY IS BACK' — Star Wars Zero Company gets an explosive final trailer featuring another…
The final trailer for Star Wars Zero Company has been released, confirming the return of fan-favorite Captain Rex alongside Anakin Skywalker. Developed by Bit Reactor, the turn-based tactics game launches on August 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game is expected to take around 40 hours to complete, though it will not feature a New Game Plus mode.
Star Wars Zero Company – Official Final Trailer
Star Wars Zero Company, a single-player turn-based tactics game set during the Clone Wars Era, will launch on August 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players will command an elite squad through tactical operations and customize their characters' abilities and appearance.
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.
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 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: 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.
Star Wars Zero Company brings XCOM-style strategy to a galaxy far, far away
Star Wars Zero Company, developed by Bit Reactor, brings XCOM-style turn-based tactics to the Star Wars universe. Players lead a customizable mercenary group, facing permadeath and building bonds between characters. The game is set to release on August 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, though some performance concerns were noted in the preview build.
Star Wars Zero Company is a very safe XCOM descendant, but its most interesting parts are found in its Midnight Suns DNA
Star Wars Zero Company offers a familiar turn-based tactical experience reminiscent of XCOM, developed by veterans from Firaxis Games. While it successfully captures the core XCOM gameplay loop, including permadeath and strategic combat, its most innovative elements draw inspiration from Marvel's Midnight Suns, such as enhanced squad camaraderie and pre-battle interactions. Despite its strengths in squad management and build variety, the game's reliance on established mechanics and somewhat repetitive combat arenas temper expectations for it to significantly advance the genre.
Här är FZ Play-schemat för augusti!
FZ Play has announced its streaming schedule for August, featuring five games hosted by Wakkaah. The lineup includes a secret Indiespelklubben title, the post-apocalyptic adventure Beast of Reincarnation, a community co-op session in Big Walk, the Souls-like Mortal Shell 2, and the turn-based tactics game Star Wars Zero Company.
Fantasy Maiden Wars: Dream of the Stray Dreamer finally launching on Nintendo Switch, English confirmed [update: out now]
Fantasy Maiden Wars: Dream of the Stray Dreamer has been released on Nintendo Switch, featuring English language support and a price of $29.74. This fantasy tactical RPG, originally unveiled in 2021, allows players to command over 70 characters in grid-based, turn-based battles set in the world of Gensokyo. The game offers multiple difficulty levels, a tutorial, character customization, and a narrative that weaves together storylines from the Touhou Project series.
Star Wars Zero Company is more XCOM than RPG, as dev confirms there's no branching story or romances: "This is still a turn-based tactics game at its heart"
Bit Reactor has confirmed that Star Wars Zero Company will not feature branching story paths or romance options, emphasizing its core identity as a turn-based tactics game. While there will be minor story moments influenced by squad composition, the overall narrative remains linear. The studio, comprised of former XCOM developers, is focusing on strategic gameplay over extensive RPG elements.
