EA Unveils Star Wars: Zero Company, a Tactical RPG Set During the Clone Wars
Electronic Arts has officially lifted the curtain on Star Wars: Zero Company, a brand-new single-player, turn-based tactics RPG set in the beloved Clone Wars era of the Star Wars universe. The announcement came during the Star Wars Celebration in Japan on April 19, 2025, accompanied by a cinematic trailer and developer insights that have fans of both strategy games and the galaxy far, far away buzzing with excitement.
A Collaboration Across the Galaxy
The game is being developed by Bit Reactor, a studio formed by Firaxis Games veterans known for their work on the XCOM franchise, in partnership with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games. The pedigree behind the title suggests a strong focus on strategic depth and narrative immersion, positioning Zero Company as a major addition to the evolving Star Wars video game landscape.
Set for release in 2026, the game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Tactical Warfare Meets Star Wars Drama
Star Wars: Zero Company places players in the boots of Hawks, a former Republic officer who assembles and leads a diverse squad of operatives tasked with confronting a mysterious galactic threat. The squad—comprising Mandalorians, Clone Troopers, Astromech droids, and Jedi—must undertake high-stakes missions that combine turn-based combat with decision-driven storytelling.
Players can fully customize both Hawks and their squadmates, unlocking new abilities, armor, and weapons as they progress. The game also introduces a squad bond mechanic, allowing characters to develop relationships that influence their synergy and unlock powerful combo abilities in battle.
A Base of Operations and Strategic Choice
Between missions, players return to a central base where they can manage their team, gather intel, and plan upcoming operations. The developers have emphasized that this hub will serve as more than just a menu screen—narrative choices made here will impact character development, mission outcomes, and the game’s overarching story.
Bit Reactor promises a branching narrative where player decisions carry weight, further enhancing replayability. While combat draws clear inspiration from XCOM and Fire Emblem, Zero Company aims to stand apart with its emphasis on character-driven storytelling and cinematic flair.
A Fresh Take on a Familiar Galaxy
Star Wars: Zero Company is part of a growing wave of Star Wars games exploring lesser-known characters and periods within the expansive canon. Unlike the action-focused Jedi series or the upcoming Outlaws open-world title from Ubisoft, this entry targets players who crave strategic gameplay with rich lore integration.
The reveal trailer, which featured tense tactical action and glimpses of the squad in combat, has already sparked speculation about potential cameos, moral dilemmas, and whether the Force itself will play a larger role in gameplay mechanics.
Looking Ahead
With a 2026 launch on the horizon, EA has not yet confirmed a firm release date, but promises more reveals in the coming months. As anticipation builds, Star Wars: Zero Company is shaping up to be a standout title not only for Star Wars fans but also for lovers of deep, thoughtful RPGs.
For those eager to command their own Clone Wars squad and shape their own Star Wars story, Zero Company looks ready to deliver both the tactics and the heart.
