Are You Ready to Deploy? Star Wars Zero Company Will Test Your Mettle

Tactical combat and deadly consequences within the shadows of the Clone Wars

Star Wars Zero Company is nearly ready to deploy, and after months of reveals, the mission is finally approaching launch. Bit Reactor’s tactical adventure arrives August 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with Electronic Arts publishing and Lucasfilm Games collaborating. The final trailer is out, the squad is assembled, and our August calendar suddenly looks like a military briefing.

The story drops players into the twilight of the Clone Wars as Hawks, a disgraced former Republic officer who commands Zero Company, a crew willing to take jobs the Republic cannot handle openly. Their target is Kundri Fathom, leader of the Separatist aligned Infinite Coil, a cult attempting to spread a deadly shadow plague across the galaxy. It is a setup suited to exploring the messier corners of the war.

The final trailer is out, the squad is assembled, and our August calendar suddenly looks like a military briefing.

Zero Company is packed with personalities. Trick is a battle hardened clone trooper and companion of Hawks. Tel Rea is a Tognath Jedi Padawan carrying the legacy of her fallen master. Cly Kullervo is a Mandalorian driven by revenge, while Umbaran sniper Luco Bronc has no love for the Republic. Jae Mordant and cybernetic prizefighter Kabb Uppercut add attitude, proving this is anything but a peaceful day at the office.

Players can also create Custom Operators and personalize Hawks. Species choices include Humans, Togruta, Twi’leks, Zabraks, Devaronians, Weequay, and more, with voices, clothing, weapons, talents, and combat specializations available for adjustment. Astromech Operators can join too. Between authored heroes and personal recruits, building the company looks less like filling character slots and more like assembling the strangest action figure shelf in the galaxy.

Combat uses turn based encounters from an isometric perspective. Each Operator receives three Action Points for moving, attacking, equipment, abilities, or Overwatch. Cover, elevation, flanking, hit percentages, weapon ranges, and destructible protection all matter. Successful attacks build Advantage, a shared resource used for powerful actions including rocket strikes, extra Action Points, and accuracy boosts. One planned turn could transform a disaster into a highlight reel.

The danger is not cosmetic. Operators who lose all their health suffer Injuries and can be revived, but three Injuries on standard difficulty means permanent death. Losing someone can also destroy Bonds they built with teammates. Relationships grow through missions and interactions, unlocking permanent bonuses and Cross Training abilities. Sending your favorite squadmate around a blind corner feels less casual when the game has already prepared a Memorial back at headquarters.

That headquarters is the Den on the Ring of Kafrene. Between battles, players recruit Operators, heal Injuries, buy equipment, modify weapons, upgrade facilities, manage relationships, and choose assignments from the Holotable. The campaign mixes tactical missions with shorter Operations across an evolving galaxy map spanning more than 150 planets. Missions can disappear as time advances, while choices can influence relationships, rewards, and how enemy forces develop.

The Clone Wars connections are getting juicier as launch approaches. Matt Lanter returns as Anakin Skywalker, while Dee Bradley Baker voices Trick. The final trailer also confirmed Captain Rex will appear, although his exact role remains under wraps. Add an original score from longtime Star Wars composer Gordy Haab and a cinematic presentation, and Zero Company is aiming for considerably more than lightsabers dropped onto an XCOM shaped board.

Preorders are available now. The Standard Edition costs $49.99 on PC and $59.99 on consoles, while the Deluxe Edition costs $59.99 on PC and $69.99 on consoles. All preorders include the Crystalline Astromech Cosmetic Pack. Deluxe buyers receive Republic and Shadow Collective cosmetics plus five painted weapon themes. No early access period has been announced. Bit Reactor also says there are no plans for microtransactions. A $299.99 Collector’s Edition from Limited Run Games includes a SteelBook and electronic thermal detonator.

After everything we have seen, Zero Company is shaping up like one of the most interesting Star Wars games in years. The tactical combat carries real consequences, relationships give every casualty extra weight, and the Clone Wars setting feels ideal for a darker story. Early previews have been encouraging, and the final trailer only poured more fuel into the hyperdrive. If Bit Reactor sticks the landing, August 27 could become a productive day for calling in sick.