Star Wars Zero Company Launches to Acclaim

Star Wars Zero Company, a new turn-based tactics game set in the Clone Wars era, launched on August 27, 2026, to widespread acclaim, with reviewers praising its deep gameplay, compelling story, and authentic presentation of the Star Wars universe. Developed by Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, the game has been hailed as a standout title of the year, blending the strategic depth of games like XCOM with a rich, character-driven narrative. The game places players in the role of Hawks, a customizable former Republic officer who now leads a mercenary squad known as Zero Company. Set during the Clone Wars, the story follows the team as they are hired to combat a mysterious paramilitary cult called The Infinite Coil, which is spreading a disfiguring plague that grants superhuman powers. Reviewers highlighted the narrative as a strong point, noting its exploration of themes like justice, grief, and belonging from a ground-level perspective distinct from the Jedi-centric stories typical of the franchise. The campaign is described as lengthy, with a mix of main story missions and side operations that provide variety and depth.