The turn-based strategy game Star Wars Zero Company launches August 27, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A trailer shown at Summer Game Fest 2026 revealed Anakin Skywalker as a character.
Electronic Arts announced Star Wars Zero Company during Summer Game Fest 2026, confirming an August 27, 2026 release date for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the EA app. The turn-based strategy game is developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games. It is set during the decline of the Clone Wars. Players control Hawks, a former Republic army officer, who leads Zero Company, a squad of mercenaries and specialists, to stop a threat that could collapse the galaxy.
A gameplay trailer released alongside the announcement shows combat featuring Jedi, astromech droids, and other archetypes, with abilities such as using the Force to pull enemies from cover. At the end of the trailer, a character identified as Anakin Skywalker appears. Customization options include changing squad members' voice, appearance, and class. Sending squad members on missions together deepens their bonds. The game also features planets from the Star Wars universe, including Vandor from Solo: A Star Wars Story and Mapuzo from the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi.
No further stories about Star Wars Zero Company have been published since the announcement. The game's launch date, platforms, developer, and the appearance of Anakin Skywalker are the only confirmed details.
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