Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about Star Wars Zero Company. Every answer is sourced from official or press materials — follow the links for the full detail and references.
When does Star Wars Zero Company release?
Star Wars Zero Company launches on 27 August 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Getting Started →
What kind of game is Star Wars Zero Company?
It is a single-player turn-based tactics game in the style of XCOM, developed by Bit Reactor — a studio founded by Firaxis veterans — in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games, published by Electronic Arts. Mechanics →
Is Star Wars Zero Company canon?
Yes. Zero Company tells an original, canon Star Wars story, created in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games.
When is the game set?
During the twilight of the Clone Wars, around 20 BBY — roughly one year before the events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.
Does Star Wars Zero Company have multiplayer?
No multiplayer has been announced. Zero Company has been described by EA and Bit Reactor as a single-player game, and it supports offline play.
Do squad members die permanently?
Yes — Zero Company features permadeath for Operators. Hawks, the player-controlled squad leader, is the only permadeath-exempt member of the squad. Permadeath →
Does Anakin Skywalker appear in the game?
Yes. Anakin Skywalker was confirmed in the Summer Game Fest 2026 gameplay trailer — his path briefly crosses with the Zero Company crew.
What editions are available?
Standard ($49.99 on PC, $59.99 on consoles) and Deluxe ($59.99 on PC, $69.99 on consoles; digital-only). All pre-orders include the Crystalline Astromech Cosmetic Pack; the Deluxe Edition adds two unique cosmetic packs and five Clone Wars-era painted weapon themes. Editions & Pre-Orders →
Which species can Operators be?
Hired Operators can be created from eight species: Devaronian, Human, Neimoidian, Ovissian, Togruta, Twi’lek, Weequay, and Zabrak. Squad Customisation →
What are the PC system requirements?
Minimum: Windows 10/11 64-bit, Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, 16 GB RAM, GeForce GTX 1080 / RX 5600 XT / Arc B580, ~50 GB storage. Recommended: Core i7-10700K or Ryzen 7 3700X, 32 GB RAM, GeForce RTX 3080 / RX 7800 XT. Full requirements →
References
| # | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EA — Introducing Star Wars Zero Company | 19 Apr 2025 |
| 2 | PC Gamer — Hands-on preview | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 3 | EA press release — Launches 27 August 2026 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 4 | StarWars.com — Summer Game Fest 2026 gameplay trailer | 6 Jun 2026 |
If information is missing, it has not been confirmed by an official or press source.