Fact-checked July 31, 2026
What can pre-combat exploration reward?
It can provide Intel points and Advantage points.
Quick Answer
It can provide Intel points and Advantage points.
EA also describes the phase as a way to add world immersion before combat.
What the Official Source Says
The answer comes from the EA community Q&A, published July 21, 2026. The wording above preserves the source's confirmed boundary instead of expanding it into an unsupported feature promise.
EA also describes the phase as a way to add world immersion before combat. This distinction matters because Zero Company is still approaching its August 27 release, and exact unlock timing, difficulty modifiers or platform-specific behavior may not yet be public.
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