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Latest Official Systems News
Five source-linked updates and editorial explainers for this section.
JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
The Three-AP Turn Structure Is Official
Each Operator starts a turn with three action points.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
Advantage Is Shared Across the Entire Squad
Attacking builds a common meter rather than a separate resource for each character.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
Focus Trees Shape Operator Progression
Focus Points improve Talents, Abilities and Passives.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
The HoloTable Organizes Missions into Cycles
Mission availability advances through a Cycle structure.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
The Permadeath System Has an Optional Toggle
Permadeath is on by default, but EA says players can switch it off.
The Three-AP Turn Structure Is Official
Each Operator starts a turn with three action points.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
Advantage Is Shared Across the Entire Squad
Attacking builds a common meter rather than a separate resource for each character.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
Focus Trees Shape Operator Progression
Focus Points improve Talents, Abilities and Passives.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
The HoloTable Organizes Missions into Cycles
Mission availability advances through a Cycle structure.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
The Permadeath System Has an Optional Toggle
Permadeath is on by default, but EA says players can switch it off.
Related FAQs
Verified answers connected to this section.
VERIFIED FAQ
How many action points does an Operator get per turn?
Each Operator receives three action points per turn.VERIFIED FAQ
What can action points be used for?
Action points pay for movement, attacks and abilities during an Operator turn.VERIFIED FAQ
What is Advantage in Star Wars Zero Company?
Advantage is a shared squad resource generated by attacking enemies.VERIFIED FAQ
What is the maximum Advantage?
The Advantage meter is capped at 10.VERIFIED FAQ
How do Injuries work in Zero Company?
Operators can carry Injuries from tactical combat into the campaign layer.
How many action points does an Operator get per turn?
Each Operator receives three action points per turn.VERIFIED FAQ
What can action points be used for?
Action points pay for movement, attacks and abilities during an Operator turn.VERIFIED FAQ
What is Advantage in Star Wars Zero Company?
Advantage is a shared squad resource generated by attacking enemies.VERIFIED FAQ
What is the maximum Advantage?
The Advantage meter is capped at 10.VERIFIED FAQ
How do Injuries work in Zero Company?
Operators can carry Injuries from tactical combat into the campaign layer.
July 2026 Verified Expansion
5 New Official Systems News Reports
Source-linked updates for officially described tactical and campaign systems.
JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
Galaxy Map Operations Spend Intel and Can Expire
Operations cost different amounts of Intel, may expire, and sit alongside story-critical missions that eventually become obligatory.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
Operations and Tactical Missions Serve Different Roles
Operations occur on the Galaxy Map and can give instant rewards or unlock content, while Tactical Missions deploy the squad to an objective map.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
Bonds Unlock Support and Cross-Training Benefits
Bonded Operators can gain support abilities and share skills or statistics through cross-training.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
Objective Design Is Intended to Break the Overwatch Crawl
Supply defense can reward Overwatch, while sabotage, rescue and extraction objectives are designed to push alternative movement and timing.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
Most Cutscenes Render Customized Characters in Real Time
Most cinematics are rendered in real time so player-created Hawks choices remain visible, with a small number of pre-rendered exceptions.
Galaxy Map Operations Spend Intel and Can Expire
Operations cost different amounts of Intel, may expire, and sit alongside story-critical missions that eventually become obligatory.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
Operations and Tactical Missions Serve Different Roles
Operations occur on the Galaxy Map and can give instant rewards or unlock content, while Tactical Missions deploy the squad to an objective map.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
Bonds Unlock Support and Cross-Training Benefits
Bonded Operators can gain support abilities and share skills or statistics through cross-training.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
Objective Design Is Intended to Break the Overwatch Crawl
Supply defense can reward Overwatch, while sabotage, rescue and extraction objectives are designed to push alternative movement and timing.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
Most Cutscenes Render Customized Characters in Real Time
Most cinematics are rendered in real time so player-created Hawks choices remain visible, with a small number of pre-rendered exceptions.
Related Official Systems FAQs
Five new first-party-grounded answers connected to this section.
NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Can Operations expire?
Yes. Galaxy Map Operations can expire.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Can Operations unlock new missions?
Yes. Some Operations can unlock additional Operations or Tactical Missions.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
What is the difference between Operations and Tactical Missions?
Operations resolve on the Galaxy Map; Tactical Missions deploy a squad to an objective map.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Do story missions become mandatory?
Yes. Story-critical missions become obligatory after a certain point.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Does weather affect visibility or combat efficiency?
No. Combat weather effects are cosmetic.
Can Operations expire?
Yes. Galaxy Map Operations can expire.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Can Operations unlock new missions?
Yes. Some Operations can unlock additional Operations or Tactical Missions.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
What is the difference between Operations and Tactical Missions?
Operations resolve on the Galaxy Map; Tactical Missions deploy a squad to an objective map.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Do story missions become mandatory?
Yes. Story-critical missions become obligatory after a certain point.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Does weather affect visibility or combat efficiency?
No. Combat weather effects are cosmetic.
5 More Official Systems News Reports
A second, non-duplicating source-linked batch for officially described tactical and campaign systems.
JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
Advantage Abilities Do Not Cost AP
Advantage can be spent after normal Action Points are exhausted, creating a separate shared tactical resource.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
Call for Backup Costs No Action Points
Once per turn, Call for Backup can let an Operator select a teammate to assist the next attack without spending AP.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
Cover Can Be Flanked, Elevated or Destroyed
Partial and full cover reduce incoming hit odds, while flanking, high ground and destructible terrain change those odds.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
Downed Operators Can Be Rallied
An Operator at zero Health is Downed, cannot act and can be returned to action by an ally's Rally.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
Each Mission Cycle Ends in a Tactical Selection
Operations and missions can expire, and each cycle closes with a Tactical Mission selection from the Den holotable.
Advantage Abilities Do Not Cost AP
Advantage can be spent after normal Action Points are exhausted, creating a separate shared tactical resource.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
Call for Backup Costs No Action Points
Once per turn, Call for Backup can let an Operator select a teammate to assist the next attack without spending AP.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
Cover Can Be Flanked, Elevated or Destroyed
Partial and full cover reduce incoming hit odds, while flanking, high ground and destructible terrain change those odds.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
Downed Operators Can Be Rallied
An Operator at zero Health is Downed, cannot act and can be returned to action by an ally's Rally.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
Each Mission Cycle Ends in a Tactical Selection
Operations and missions can expire, and each cycle closes with a Tactical Mission selection from the Den holotable.
More Related Official Systems FAQs
Five direct answers selected from the new 50-page FAQ batch.
NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Can an Operator take actions in any order?
Yes. Available Actions can be sequenced in any order during the Operator's turn.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Do Injuries lower an Operator's combat stats?
Yes. Injuries apply negative combat-stat effects.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Does using Advantage cost Action Points?
No. Advantage abilities use the shared Advantage pool rather than AP.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Does Call for Backup cost Action Points?
No. Call for Backup is one of the confirmed zero-AP actions.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Does Star Wars Zero Company have fog of war?
EA discusses the combat system as having no fog of war.
Can an Operator take actions in any order?
Yes. Available Actions can be sequenced in any order during the Operator's turn.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Do Injuries lower an Operator's combat stats?
Yes. Injuries apply negative combat-stat effects.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Does using Advantage cost Action Points?
No. Advantage abilities use the shared Advantage pool rather than AP.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Does Call for Backup cost Action Points?
No. Call for Backup is one of the confirmed zero-AP actions.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Does Star Wars Zero Company have fog of war?
EA discusses the combat system as having no fog of war.