Mechanic fact sheet
How Bond Cross-Training Works
Bonded units can unlock support abilities and cross-training benefits that share new skills and stats.
Checked July 25Fact → implication
| Official fact | Bonded units can unlock support abilities and cross-training benefits that share new skills and stats. |
|---|---|
| Campaign or combat implication | Bonds are a tactical progression system, not a romance system. |
Recommended interpretation
- Deploy recurring pairs when their battlefield roles complement each other.
- Evaluate shared skills as part of squad construction.
- Do not assume every relationship has the same thresholds or rewards before launch data is available.
Excluded claims
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EA: official Zero Company Q&A · Fact-check: July 25, 2026