- EA officially announces Star Wars: Zero Company, a single-player turn-based tactics game developed by Bit Reactor with support from Respawn and Lucasfilm Games.
- Full reveal set for April 19 during Star Wars Celebration in Japan, offering the first in-depth look at the game.
- Bit Reactor brings strategy game pedigree, led by veterans from XCOM, Civilization, and Gears of War.
Electronic Arts has officially confirmed the next chapter in its Star Wars gaming lineup: Star Wars: Zero Company. Developed by strategy game studio Bit Reactor in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games and supported by Respawn Entertainment, the new title will be a single-player, turn-based tactics game. The announcement follows a recent leak and sets the stage for a full reveal at the upcoming Star Wars Celebration in Japan.
Details about Zero Company remain limited, but the genre marks a notable shift for the franchise, which has traditionally focused on action-driven gameplay. The game promises to deliver a strategic, narrative-driven experience, placing players in control of tactical squads within the Star Wars universe. EA plans to unveil more during a live panel on April 19, offering fans their first in-depth look at the project.
Bit Reactor, founded in 2022, is led by a team of veterans from iconic franchises such as XCOM, Civilization, Gears of War, and The Elder Scrolls Online. The studio has been quietly working on a Star Wars title in partnership with Respawn, and Zero Company is the first public glimpse into that collaboration. With a pedigree rooted in deep, tactical gameplay, expectations are high for what the new studio can bring to the beloved galaxy far, far away.
Respawn’s role in the project remains somewhat unclear. Once a leading force behind successful Star Wars titles like Jedi: Fallen Order, the studio has recently faced significant internal setbacks. EA canceled one of Respawn’s in-development Star Wars FPS titles last year, and another multiplayer project was shelved just last month amid company-wide layoffs.
Fans eager to see what’s next won’t have to wait long. The first full presentation of Star Wars: Zero Company will take place during a live panel at 4:30 PM JST on April 19. While the timing may be early for U.S. audiences—12:30 AM PT and 3:30 AM ET—the event is poised to offer an exciting look at this fresh direction for Star Wars gaming.
