Beginner Guide
Learn the core mechanics, difficulty settings, and essential tips to get your squad started. Covers the action-point system, advantage points, permadeath, and base management.
New Player MechanicsCharacters & NPCs
Meet Hawks, Jae, Tel-Rea Vokoss, the Mandalorian, Kabb, and the rest of Zero Company. Learn about their roles, abilities, and how to build bonds between squad members.
Heroes ClassesWeapons & Gear
Explore the arsenal of the Star Wars universe. Weapon types, mods, accessories, and customization options. Plus the full list of 53 Steam achievements.
Equipment AchievementsMaps & Locations
Key locations across the galaxy, mission types, and the procedurally generated battlefields. Learn about the Den, The Black Market, and Republic space.
Planets MissionsGame Overview
What is Zero Company?
STAR WARS Zero Company™ (also known as ZCOM) is a single-player turn-based tactics game developed by Bit Reactor (former Firaxis/XCOM alumni) and published by Electronic Arts. Released on August 27, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.
Set during the Clone Wars, you play as Hawks — a disgraced non-clone former Republic captain who leads a mercenary squad called Zero Company. You command a squad of five operatives, recruit from across the galaxy, customize their loadouts and abilities, and battle a mysterious new threat known as The Coil.
Quick Facts
| Developer | Bit Reactor |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Release | August 27, 2026 |
| Genre | Turn-Based Tactics / RPG |
| Platforms | PS5, PC, Xbox Series X/S |
| Price | ¥198 (Standard) / ¥248 (Deluxe) |
| Steam Reviews | Mostly Positive — 78% (3,328) |
| Squad Size | 5 characters per mission |
Combat Guide Video
Creator guide: Everything You Need To Know To Master Star Wars Zero Company Combat. Source: YouTube.
Key Features
Tactical Combat
XCOM-style isometric turn-based battles with grid-based cover, overwatch, and action-point economy. Force-push enemies off ledges and set up devastating combo attacks.
Cinematic Story
A gritty, character-driven narrative that rivals Mass Effect. Fully voiced squad members with loyalty missions, relationship conflicts, and meaningful choices.
Base Management
Upgrade your mercenary Den between missions. Research new tech, heal injuries in the med bay, and manage your arsenal at the Black Market.
Deep Customization
Create Hawks from multiple alien races with full appearance/voice options. Choose classes (Sniper, Scoundrel, Assault), equip mods, and unlock focus points.
Permadeath & Beskar Mode
Characters can suffer lasting injuries or permanent death. Enable Beskar Mode for ironman rules — no save-scumming, every decision is final.
Galactic Exploration
Explore planets in third-person between battles. Conduct non-combat investigations, gather intel, and make narrative decisions with long-term consequences.