Electronic Arts had its official at Star Wars Celebration in Japan for Star Wars: Zero Company, a new single-player tactics game set during the twilight of the Clone Wars. It will release in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Respawn, which developed the Star Wars games Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor, is developing the game with Bit Reactor, a studio made up of Firaxis veterans. Firaxis has major tactics chops thanks to its work on the XCOM series.
“Our vision for Star Wars: Zero Company is grounded in gameplay design pillars that weave in the immersive Star Wars galaxy with engaging turn-based tactics gameplay,” said Greg Foertsch, CEO and creative director at Bit Reactor, in a press release sent to GamesBeat. “It’s our aim to deliver a game with an original Star Wars story from the Clone Wars era that has meaningful outcomes from player choices, and deep turn-based tactical combat with an approachable and cinematic presentation.”
The Clone Wars is a popular era for Star Wars fans, set between the events of the Episode II and Episode III films. It’s also the setting for a popular animated show of the same name. The game will have players take on the role of Hawks, a former Republic officer. You’ll be able to customize Hawks to your liking,
“Tailor squadmates’ appearances, load-outs, and abilities across a wide variety of character archetypes, including Clone Troopers, astromechs and even a Jedi,” notes the press release. “While in the field, members of Zero Company will forge bonds between them to unlock p …