EA & Lucasfilm Games Announce Star Wars Zero Company™, a Turn-Based Tactics Game Set in the Clone Wars
Electronic Arts (EA) has announced Star Wars Zero Company, a single-player turn-based tactics game set during the Clone Wars era, scheduled for release in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game is being developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games.
Players will control Hawks, a former Republic officer, leading an elite squad through tactical operations across the galaxy. The game features customizable characters, including Clone Troopers, astromechs, and Jedi, with a base-building system and intelligence-gathering mechanics. Between missions, players will develop their base and gather intel through informants to stay ahead of adversaries.
Electronic Arts (EA) ha annunciato Star Wars Zero Company, un gioco tattico a turni per giocatore singolo ambientato durante l’era delle Guerre dei Cloni, previsto per il rilascio nel 2026 su PC, PlayStation 5 e Xbox Series X|S. Il gioco è sviluppato da Bit Reactor in collaborazione con Respawn Entertainment e Lucasfilm Games.
I giocatori controlleranno Hawks, un ex ufficiale della Repubblica, che guida una squadra d’élite in operazioni tattiche attraverso la galassia. Il gioco offre personaggi personalizzabili, tra cui Soldati Cloni, astromech e Jedi, con un sistema di costruzione della base e meccaniche di raccolta informazioni. Tra una missione e l’altra, i giocatori svilupperanno la loro base e raccoglieranno informazioni tramite informatori per anticipare gli avversari.
Electronic Arts (EA) ha anunciado Star Wars Zero Company, un juego táctico por turnos para un solo jugador ambientado durante la era de las Guerras Clon, programado para su lanzamiento en 2026 en PC, PlayStation 5 y Xbox Series X|S. El juego está siendo desarrollado por Bit Reactor en colaboración con Respawn Entertainment y Lucasfilm Games.
Los jugadores controlarán a Hawks, un ex oficial de la República, liderando un escuadrón élite en operaciones tácticas a lo largo de la galaxia. El juego cuenta con personajes personalizables, incluyendo Soldados Clon, astromecánicos y Jedi, un sistema de construcción de bases y mecánicas de recolección de inteligencia. Entre misiones, los jugadores desarrollarán su base y recopilarán información a través de informantes para adelantarse a sus adversarios.
Electronic Arts (EA)는 Star Wars Zero Company를 발표했습니다. 이 게임은 클론 전쟁 시대를 배경으로 한 싱글 플레이어 턴제 전략 게임으로, 2026년에 PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S로 출시될 예정입니다. 이 게임은 Bit Reactor가 Respawn Entertainment 및 Lucasfilm Games와 협력하여 개발 중입니다.
플레이어는 전 공화국 장교인 호크스를 조종하여 은하계 전역에서 전술 작전을 수행하는 정예 부대를 이끕니다. 게임에는 클론 병사, 아스트로멕, 제다이를 포함한 커스터마이징 가능한 캐릭터와 기지 건설 시스템, 정보 수집 메커니즘이 포함되어 있습니다. 임무 사이에는 플레이어가 기지를 발전시키고 정보원을 통해 정보를 수집하여 적보다 한 발 앞서 나가야 합니다.
Electronic Arts (EA) a annoncé Star Wars Zero Company, un jeu de tactique au tour par tour solo se déroulant à l’époque des Guerres des Clones, prévu pour 2026 sur PC, PlayStation 5 et Xbox Series X|S. Le jeu est développé par Bit Reactor en collaboration avec Respawn Entertainment et Lucasfilm Games.
Les joueurs incarneront Hawks, un ancien officier de la République, qui dirige une escouade d’élite à travers des opérations tactiques dans toute la galaxie. Le jeu propose des personnages personnalisables, dont des soldats clones, des astromecs et des Jedi, avec un système de construction de base et des mécaniques de collecte de renseignements. Entre les missions, les joueurs développeront leur base et recueilleront des informations via des informateurs pour garder une longueur d’avance sur leurs adversaires.
Electronic Arts (EA) hat Star Wars Zero Company angekündigt, ein rundenbasiertes Taktikspiel für Einzelspieler, das während der Klonkriege spielt und für 2026 auf PC, PlayStation 5 und Xbox Series X|S geplant ist. Das Spiel wird von Bit Reactor in Zusammenarbeit mit Respawn Entertainment und Lucasfilm Games entwickelt.
Die Spieler steuern Hawks, einen ehemaligen Offizier der Republik, der eine Eliteeinheit durch taktische Einsätze in der ganzen Galaxie führt. Das Spiel bietet anpassbare Charaktere, darunter Klonsoldaten, Astromechs und Jedi, sowie ein Basenbau- und Informationsbeschaffungssystem. Zwischen den Missionen entwickeln die Spieler ihre Basis weiter und sammeln über Informanten Informationen, um ihren Gegnern einen Schritt voraus zu sein.
- New Star Wars game adds to EA's portfolio of licensed content
- Multi-platform release strategy targeting next-gen consoles and PC
- Collaboration with established studios strengthens development capabilities
- Extended development timeline with 2026 release date may impact near-term revenue
- Competitive market for turn-based strategy games could affect sales potential
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EA's Star Wars Zero Company announcement represents a strategic genre diversification but minimal near-term financial impact given its distant 2026 release.
EA's announcement of Star Wars Zero Company signals the company's continued commitment to expanding its Star Wars portfolio, this time entering the turn-based tactics genre. Developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment (known for successful Star Wars Jedi titles), this represents both diversification and risk-hedging in EA's approach to the valuable Lucasfilm license.
The turn-based tactics genre, while smaller than mainstream action categories, has shown strong commercial potential with hits like XCOM and Mario + Rabbids. EA is clearly targeting a more strategic gaming audience with this title while maintaining the broad appeal of the Star Wars IP. This move allows EA to extract additional value from its Star Wars license by addressing different player segments.
From a business perspective, the 2026 release window places this title well outside current fiscal projections, making this announcement primarily about pipeline visibility rather than near-term financial impact. The investment in a single-player premium title also reinforces EA's balanced portfolio approach between service-based games and traditional experiences.
The collaboration model between studios showcases EA's evolving development strategy, leveraging specialized expertise (Bit Reactor's tactics focus) while maintaining franchise consistency through established partners (Respawn). This structured approach to development potentially optimizes resource allocation while minimizing creative risk.
Developed by Bit Reactor, in Collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games, Star Wars Zero Company is Set to Launch in 2026
Watch the Official Announce Trailer which Premiered at Star Wars Celebration Japan
At Star Wars™ Celebration Japan, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) revealed Star Wars Zero Company™, a single-player turn-based tactics game developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games.
“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. “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.”
“At Lucasfilm Games, we’re huge tactics fans and we have wanted to make a game like this for a long time,” said Douglas Reilly, GM & VP, Lucasfilm Games. “The best tactics games are all about meaningful choices, and we’re confident we have chosen the right squad in Bit Reactor to deliver a compelling and innovative title that is authentic to Star Wars.”
In Star Wars Zero Company, players will embark on a campaign of tactical operations and investigations across the galaxy. Between missions, they will develop a base of operations and gather intelligence through a network of informants to stay one step ahead of Zero Company’s adversaries. Players will have the freedom to create and customize their own squad of recruited operators while getting to know a cast of newly authored Star Wars characters.
Hawks’ appearance and combat class can be fully customized, while recruited operatives can be personalized from a range of original Star Wars character classes and species. Tailor squadmates’ appearances, load-outs, and abilities across a wide variety of character archetypes, including Clone Troopers, astromechs and even a Jedi. While in the field, members of Zero Company will forge bonds between them to unlock powerful combat synergies that can turn the tide of battle. With near-endless possibilities and high-stakes encounters that could change the fate of the galaxy, players will need intense preparation, adept strategy, and the right squad to succeed.
Star Wars Zero Company will be released in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Wishlist the game now.
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