Star Wars Zero Company Launches as Turn-Based Tactics Game

Electronic Arts and developer Bit Reactor have released Star Wars Zero Company, a new turn-based tactics game set during the final days of the Clone Wars. The single-player title launched on August 27, 2026, for PC via the EA app, Steam, and Epic Games Store, as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.

The game follows an elite squad of mercenaries known as Zero Company, led by former Republic officer Hawks. Recruited by Republic Intelligence, the team is tasked with stopping the Infinite Coil, a Separatist-aligned cult spreading a deadly virus called the Shadow Plague. The cult's leader, Kundri Fathom, aims to indoctrinate survivors, and Zero Company's mission takes them across various theaters of the galactic conflict.

While the principal cast features original characters, the narrative includes several cameo appearances from familiar Star Wars figures. Anakin Skywalker appears as a playable character during a prisoner swap mission, showcasing his formidable power. Captain Rex also becomes playable for a mission after the rise of the Empire, aiding Zero Company as fugitives. Other characters, such as Gorga the Hutt and Sheev Palpatine, appear via hologram or...