Evidence-led system guide
Confirmed Mechanics Database
Twenty mechanics newly documented from EA's July 21 community Q&A, organized as direct answers rather than speculative build templates.
Roster, missions, equipment and customization
Is Hawks Required on Story Missions?
Hawks must deploy on every story mission, while skirmish missions allow any Operator combination.What Happens If Hawks Dies?
Hawks dying in combat causes an automatic mission failure and the mission must be restarted.Zero Company Operator Limit Explained
The current headquarters limit is 20 Operators; the starting maximum is seven.Standard Squad Size and Mission Exceptions
The standard squad limit can reach four Operators, though some missions let players control additional characters.Four Weapon Classes in Zero Company
EA says the game has four weapon classes, with four to six cosmetic models available within each class.Are Zero Company Cutscenes Real-Time?
Most in-game cutscenes are rendered in real time, with a few minor pre-rendered exceptions.How Intel Limits Galaxy Map Operations
Operations cost varying amounts of Intel, so the strategic layer is constrained by a spendable campaign resource.When Story Missions Become Obligatory
Story-critical missions become mandatory after a period of time.Can You Recruit Another Jedi Padawan?
No. Tel-Rea is the only Jedi Padawan-class Operator in Zero Company.How Snipers Work Without Fog of War
Zero Company does not use fog of war, but long range does not guarantee line of sight to every target.Do Weather Effects Change Combat?
Weather effects are cosmetic and do not reduce squad visibility or efficiency.Do Outfits Affect Gameplay Stats?
Outfits do not affect gameplay.Does Zero Company Have New Game Plus?
Zero Company will not have New Game+ at launch.Who Can Wear Mandalorian Armor?
Only Cly can wear the Mandalorian armor.When Can You Build an Astromech Squad?
Astromechs unlock fairly early, and a full team can be assembled once astromech recruitment is available.Can You Recruit Separatist Battle Droids?
No. B1 and other Separatist droids cannot be recruited as Operators.Are There LAAT or Specialized Call-Ins?
There are no specialized battlefield call-ins.Can Custom Operators Have Names and Backstories?
Recruited Operators can have customized names and backstories.Secondary and Advanced Specializations
EA says equipment and playstyle can be shaped through secondary or advanced Specializations.How Bond Cross-Training Works
Bonded units can unlock support abilities and cross-training benefits that share new skills and stats.
Hawks must deploy on every story mission, while skirmish missions allow any Operator combination.What Happens If Hawks Dies?
Hawks dying in combat causes an automatic mission failure and the mission must be restarted.Zero Company Operator Limit Explained
The current headquarters limit is 20 Operators; the starting maximum is seven.Standard Squad Size and Mission Exceptions
The standard squad limit can reach four Operators, though some missions let players control additional characters.Four Weapon Classes in Zero Company
EA says the game has four weapon classes, with four to six cosmetic models available within each class.Are Zero Company Cutscenes Real-Time?
Most in-game cutscenes are rendered in real time, with a few minor pre-rendered exceptions.How Intel Limits Galaxy Map Operations
Operations cost varying amounts of Intel, so the strategic layer is constrained by a spendable campaign resource.When Story Missions Become Obligatory
Story-critical missions become mandatory after a period of time.Can You Recruit Another Jedi Padawan?
No. Tel-Rea is the only Jedi Padawan-class Operator in Zero Company.How Snipers Work Without Fog of War
Zero Company does not use fog of war, but long range does not guarantee line of sight to every target.Do Weather Effects Change Combat?
Weather effects are cosmetic and do not reduce squad visibility or efficiency.Do Outfits Affect Gameplay Stats?
Outfits do not affect gameplay.Does Zero Company Have New Game Plus?
Zero Company will not have New Game+ at launch.Who Can Wear Mandalorian Armor?
Only Cly can wear the Mandalorian armor.When Can You Build an Astromech Squad?
Astromechs unlock fairly early, and a full team can be assembled once astromech recruitment is available.Can You Recruit Separatist Battle Droids?
No. B1 and other Separatist droids cannot be recruited as Operators.Are There LAAT or Specialized Call-Ins?
There are no specialized battlefield call-ins.Can Custom Operators Have Names and Backstories?
Recruited Operators can have customized names and backstories.Secondary and Advanced Specializations
EA says equipment and playstyle can be shaped through secondary or advanced Specializations.How Bond Cross-Training Works
Bonded units can unlock support abilities and cross-training benefits that share new skills and stats.
Quality rule
Every leaf resolves one mechanic with a first-party answer, a player-facing consequence and a launch verification step. Unknown weapon names, percentages, skill trees and difficulty values are deliberately excluded.
Source and evidence boundary
The direct answer on this page is grounded in a first-party publication. It does not convert unreleased values, inferred story beats or marketing footage into confirmed gameplay data. Any development-stage value will be checked again against the launch build.
EA official community Q&A · Fact-check: July 25, 2026