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Business Standard
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Star Wars: Zero Company to debut in 2026, announcement trailer reveals
Electronic Arts has revealed its next Star Wars game and also announced the release timeline for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X. Star Wars: Zero Company will be a single-player turn-based tactics title and it will be released in 2026. Developed by Bit Reactor, Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games, the game is set towards the end of Clone Wars and has been described as 'gritty and authentic story' featuring an unconventional squad of operatives who take on a new threat to the galaxy. Star Wars Zero Company: Everything announced The strategy game was officially revealed on Saturday during the Star Wars Celebration event in Japan, following an earlier leak the week prior. Titled 'Star Wars: Zero Company', the game places players in control of Hawk, a former officer of the Republic who assembles a diverse squad of elite mercenaries. These recruits hail from all corners of the galaxy and embody familiar Star Wars roles, such as Jedi, astromech droids, and other iconic character types. Each member of Zero Company will bring unique combat abilities and distinct personalities to the battlefield. Alongside the announcement, EA unveiled a trailer showcasing a mix of cinematic scenes and in-game footage, giving fans a first look at the strategic gameplay. In Star Wars: Zero Company, players will guide their squad through a series of tactical missions and investigations spanning the galaxy, all while building and upgrading their central base of operations. According to EA, Hawk's appearance and combat role will be fully customisable, allowing players to tailor the protagonist to their playstyle. The remaining squad members can be selected from a variety of new Star Wars-inspired classes and species. Each operative's look, gear, and skillset can be adjusted, with archetypes including Jedi, Clone Troopers, and astromechs. Building strong relationships with team members during missions will be key to unlocking powerful combat synergies that can turn the tide in battle. Success in tactical encounters will depend heavily on preparation, strategic planning, and choosing the right squad for the job. At the event, EA unveiled four new original characters from Star Wars: Zero Company: Trick, a battle-hardened clone trooper; Luco Bronc, an expert sharpshooter specialising in incendiary weaponry; Cly Kullervo, a skilled Mandalorian gunslinger; and Tel, a Tognath Jedi Padawan. EA also revealed that Star Wars: Zero Company will boast one of the largest and most interactive maps ever seen in a Star Wars game. Players will explore iconic planets from various Star Wars media, including Serolonis from The Bad Batch, Vandor from Solo: A Star Wars Story, Mapuzo from Obi-Wan Kenobi, and more. Although a specific release date has yet to be announced, Star Wars: Zero Company is slated to launch in 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. The game is now available for wishlisting on all supported platforms. Here's the official announcement trailer.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Star Wars Zero Company looks like XCOM with Jedi and droids
EA and Lucasfilm shared first look at Star Wars Zero Company, a new single-player strategy game set in the Star Wars universe, at Star Wars Celebration in Japan. The game was originally announced in 2022 as one of three new Star Wars titles being developed or co-developed by Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor, including a new first person shooter and another entry in the Jedi series. There isn't a firm release date yet, but Star Wars Zero Company will be available on PC, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 in 2026. "In Star Wars Zero Company, players will step into the shoes of Hawks, a former Republic officer, to command an elite squad of cunning operatives through a gritty and authentic story set in the twilight of the Clone Wars," according to a press release published alongside the announcement trailer. Star Wars Zero Company was born out of a collaboration between Respawn and a new studio called Bit Reactor. The inspiration the game clearly draws from XCOM: Enemy Unknown and other Firaxis strategy games didn't happen by accident. Bit Reactor's staff includes some former Firaxis' employees, and the founder and creative director of Bit Reactor, Greg Foertsch, was a senior art director on XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2. "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," Foertsch said in a statement. "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." Striking some kind of balance between the mass appeal of Star Wars and the niche expectations of strategy and tactics fans has always been the goal of Zero Company. In an interview with PC Gamer in 2024, Foertsch and Bit Reactor's lead animator Hector Antunez (another XCOM alum) suggested that they wanted their Star Wars game to have the cinematic storytelling of Respawn's games without missing out on a satisfying strategy experience. "I don't think that complexity equals depth," Foertsch said, "and I think that that's really what we're focused on. Differentiating that nuance between those two things."
Associated Press
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
EA & Lucasfilm Games Announce Star Wars Zero Company™, a Turn-Based Tactics Game Set in the Clone Wars
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 19, 2025-- At Star Wars ™ Celebration Japan, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) revealed Star WarsZero Company™, a single-player turn-based tactics game developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games. In Star Wars Zero Company, players will step into the shoes of Hawks, a former Republic officer, to command an elite squad of cunning operatives through a gritty and authentic story set in the twilight of the Clone Wars. As an unconventional outfit of professionals for hire hailing from across the galaxy, Zero Company must set aside their differences to overcome nearly impossible odds and take on an emerging threat that will consume the galaxy if left unchecked. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: 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. Follow EA Star Wars on X, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram to stay up to date as more information is revealed. About Bit Reactor Bit Reactor, LLC was created by longtime strategy game developers as an independent, developer-first game studio creating and perfecting experiences that blend game design, art and technology with a passion for making something great. The talented team is composed of some of the minds behind decorated titles like XCOM, Civilization, Gears of War, Elder Scrolls Online, and more. About Electronic Arts Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers. In fiscal year 2024, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately $7.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS FC™, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ College Football, Need for Speed™, Dragon Age™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™ and EA SPORTS F1®. More information about EA is available at EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS FC, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Apex Legends, The Sims, Dragon Age, Titanfall, and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL, FIFA and F1 are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. © 2024 Electronic Arts Inc. Electronic Arts, EA SPORTS, Frostbite, and the EA SPORTS and Frostbite logos are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Lucasfilm, the Lucasfilm logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM 2025 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. View source version on CONTACT: Cristian Delgado Senior PR Manager [email protected] 206-637-5552 KEYWORD: UNITED STATES JAPAN NORTH AMERICA ASIA PACIFIC CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: AUDIO/VIDEO TEENS MEN TECHNOLOGY ELECTRONIC GAMES CARRIERS AND SERVICES CONSUMER ENTERTAINMENT SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/19/2025 04:30 AM/DISC: 04/19/2025 04:31 AM
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EA新作《星際大戰：Zero Company》將為單人回合制戰術遊戲，4月19日更多資訊公開
EA 的《星際大戰》（Star Wars）系列獲得不少粉絲與玩家討論，而最新作品《星際大戰：Zero Company》正式公開，將由 Bit Reactor 與 Respawn 共同製作，目前已經確認為單人的回合制戰術遊戲，而更多內容將在 19 日的星戰慶典2025（Star Wars Celebration 2025）上公開。 Engage in turn-based tactical combat - STAR WARS Zero Company. Join us at #StarWars celebration on April 19 for a panel with @BitReactor, @Respawn, and @LucasfilmGames where we'll share a world-exclusive first look at our new game. #SWZeroCoLearn more: — EA Star Wars (@EAStarWars) April 14, 2025 EA 公開最新的《星際大戰》作品，命名為《星際大戰：Zero Company》，為單人的回合制戰術遊戲，由新的工作室 BitReactor、知名的 Respawn 與盧卡斯工作室共同製作，將在 PC、PS5、Xbox X|S 上推出，而更多資訊將在本次千葉幕張展覽館的星戰慶典2025公開，希望玩家準時注意資訊。 兩週前玩家間有部分流出截圖是相當類似《XCOM》的《星際大戰》遊戲作品，雖然無法證實是不是就是這款，但也引起了一些討論與期待。 Upcoming Star Wars Game Leaks, Looks A Lot Like XCOM — Kotaku (@Kotaku) April 1, 2025 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道： 🎉📱 Tech Telegram 頻道：
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EA新作《星際大戰：Zero Company》將為單人回合制戰術遊戲，4月19日更多資訊公開
EA 的《星際大戰》（Star Wars）系列獲得不少粉絲與玩家討論，而最新作品《星際大戰：Zero Company》正式公開，將由 Bit Reactor 與 Respawn 共同製作，目前已經確認為單人的回合制戰術遊戲，而更多內容將在 19 日的星戰慶典2025（Star Wars Celebration 2025）上公開。 Engage in turn-based tactical combat - STAR WARS Zero Company. Join us at #StarWars celebration on April 19 for a panel with @BitReactor, @Respawn, and @LucasfilmGames where we'll share a world-exclusive first look at our new game. #SWZeroCoLearn more: — EA Star Wars (@EAStarWars) April 14, 2025 EA 公開最新的《星際大戰》作品，命名為《星際大戰：Zero Company》，為單人的回合制戰術遊戲，由新的工作室 BitReactor、知名的 Respawn 與盧卡斯工作室共同製作，將在 PC、PS5、Xbox X|S 上推出，而更多資訊將在本次千葉幕張展覽館的星戰慶典2025公開，希望玩家準時注意資訊。 兩週前玩家間有部分流出截圖是相當類似《XCOM》的《星際大戰》遊戲作品，雖然無法證實是不是就是這款，但也引起了一些討論與期待。 Upcoming Star Wars Game Leaks, Looks A Lot Like XCOM — Kotaku (@Kotaku) April 1, 2025
