Campaign structure
Operations and Mission Types
A source-grounded guide to Galaxy Map Operations, Tactical Missions, Sabotage, Combat, Rescue, Retrieval and hero-centered narrative missions.
Operations vs Tactical Missions
Operations resolve on the Galaxy Map and can give instant rewards or unlock content; Tactical Missions deploy a squad into playable encounters.Sabotage Mission Type
Sabotage is one of the general Tactical Mission types confirmed by EA.Combat Mission Type
Combat missions are a confirmed general objective type.Rescue Mission Type
Rescue missions are part of the confirmed Tactical Mission framework.Retrieval Mission Type
Retrieval missions are confirmed as a general Tactical Mission type.Hero-Centered Narrative Missions
Some narrative missions tell unique stories centered on one hero.150+ Galaxy Map Planets Explained
The Galaxy Map includes more than 150 planets where strategic Operations can potentially occur.
Operations resolve on the Galaxy Map and can give instant rewards or unlock content; Tactical Missions deploy a squad into playable encounters.Sabotage Mission Type
Sabotage is one of the general Tactical Mission types confirmed by EA.Combat Mission Type
Combat missions are a confirmed general objective type.Rescue Mission Type
Rescue missions are part of the confirmed Tactical Mission framework.Retrieval Mission Type
Retrieval missions are confirmed as a general Tactical Mission type.Hero-Centered Narrative Missions
Some narrative missions tell unique stories centered on one hero.150+ Galaxy Map Planets Explained
The Galaxy Map includes more than 150 planets where strategic Operations can potentially occur.
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