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Latest Database Update
CHECKED JUL 19, 2026Latest Confirmed Data
Release-ready counts for characters, roles, species and systems.
Latest Start Here News
Five source-linked updates and editorial explainers for this section.
JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
New Player Release Checklist: Date, Platform and Language
Release timing, supported hardware and language options are now officially listed.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
The First Combat Rule to Learn Is the Three-AP Economy
Every Operator receives three action points per turn.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
Advantage Gives the Squad a Shared Power Meter
Attacks build Advantage to a maximum of ten.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
Injury Management Matters from the Start
Three Injuries kill an Operator permanently on standard difficulty.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
New Player Story Guide: No Romance or Branching Ending
The campaign has no romance system, and its conclusion is largely the same for everyone.
New Player Release Checklist: Date, Platform and Language
Release timing, supported hardware and language options are now officially listed.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
The First Combat Rule to Learn Is the Three-AP Economy
Every Operator receives three action points per turn.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
Advantage Gives the Squad a Shared Power Meter
Attacks build Advantage to a maximum of ten.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
Injury Management Matters from the Start
Three Injuries kill an Operator permanently on standard difficulty.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
New Player Story Guide: No Romance or Branching Ending
The campaign has no romance system, and its conclusion is largely the same for everyone.
Related FAQs
Verified answers connected to this section.
VERIFIED FAQ
When does Star Wars Zero Company release?
Star Wars Zero Company releases on August 27, 2026.VERIFIED FAQ
What time does Star Wars Zero Company release?
EA lists the release time as 3:00 PM UTC on August 27, 2026.VERIFIED FAQ
What platforms is Star Wars Zero Company on?
The announced launch platforms are PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.VERIFIED FAQ
Is Star Wars Zero Company coming to PS4?
No PS4 version has been announced.VERIFIED FAQ
Is Star Wars Zero Company coming to Xbox One?
No Xbox One version has been announced.
When does Star Wars Zero Company release?
Star Wars Zero Company releases on August 27, 2026.VERIFIED FAQ
What time does Star Wars Zero Company release?
EA lists the release time as 3:00 PM UTC on August 27, 2026.VERIFIED FAQ
What platforms is Star Wars Zero Company on?
The announced launch platforms are PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.VERIFIED FAQ
Is Star Wars Zero Company coming to PS4?
No PS4 version has been announced.VERIFIED FAQ
Is Star Wars Zero Company coming to Xbox One?
No Xbox One version has been announced.
5 New Start Here News Reports
Source-linked updates for new-player orientation before launch.
JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
August 27 Release Remains Confirmed
Star Wars Zero Company remains scheduled for August 27, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
Standard Tactical Squads Can Reach Four Operators
The standard squad limit is four Operators, although selected missions can place additional controllable characters on the field.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
The Den Operator Limit Can Reach 20
Players begin with a maximum of seven Operators and can expand the headquarters limit to 20 through upgrades, story progress and authored recruits.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
Official Mod Support Is Not Planned
Bit Reactor says there is no official mod support planned for Star Wars Zero Company.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
New Game Plus Is Not Planned for Launch
Zero Company will not launch with New Game Plus, although some customization options unlock on later playthroughs.
August 27 Release Remains Confirmed
Star Wars Zero Company remains scheduled for August 27, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
Standard Tactical Squads Can Reach Four Operators
The standard squad limit is four Operators, although selected missions can place additional controllable characters on the field.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
The Den Operator Limit Can Reach 20
Players begin with a maximum of seven Operators and can expand the headquarters limit to 20 through upgrades, story progress and authored recruits.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
Official Mod Support Is Not Planned
Bit Reactor says there is no official mod support planned for Star Wars Zero Company.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
New Game Plus Is Not Planned for Launch
Zero Company will not launch with New Game Plus, although some customization options unlock on later playthroughs.
Related Start Here FAQs
Five new first-party-grounded answers connected to this section.
NEW VERIFIED FAQ
How many Operators can you have at the start?
The starting maximum is seven Operators.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Is there a Star Wars Zero Company Collectors' Edition?
Yes. A Collectors' Edition was announced at SDCC 2026.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
When can you recruit astromechs?
Astromechs unlock fairly early in the game.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
When does the Zero Company soundtrack release?
The original soundtrack releases on August 27, 2026.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Are Zero Company cutscenes rendered in real time?
Most cutscenes are rendered in real time.
How many Operators can you have at the start?
The starting maximum is seven Operators.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Is there a Star Wars Zero Company Collectors' Edition?
Yes. A Collectors' Edition was announced at SDCC 2026.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
When can you recruit astromechs?
Astromechs unlock fairly early in the game.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
When does the Zero Company soundtrack release?
The original soundtrack releases on August 27, 2026.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Are Zero Company cutscenes rendered in real time?
Most cutscenes are rendered in real time.
5 More Start Here News Reports
A second, non-duplicating source-linked batch for new-player orientation before launch.
JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
Zero Company Is a Single-Player Turn-Based Tactics Game
EA and Lucasfilm describe the project as a cinematic single-player, turn-based tactics campaign.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
The Story Takes Place in the Clone Wars' Twilight
The campaign follows covert professionals operating beneath the better-known front lines late in the Clone Wars.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
PC Preorders Cover Steam, EA App and Epic
EA lists Steam, the EA app and Epic Games Store as the supported PC preorder storefronts.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
Main Campaign Estimate Is 30–40 Hours
Bit Reactor estimates 30–40 hours for an average main-story run, with difficulty and tactics experience affecting the total.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
Authored and Custom Operators Can Mix
Players can combine story-authored Operators with fully customized recruits in the same company and tactical roster.
Zero Company Is a Single-Player Turn-Based Tactics Game
EA and Lucasfilm describe the project as a cinematic single-player, turn-based tactics campaign.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
The Story Takes Place in the Clone Wars' Twilight
The campaign follows covert professionals operating beneath the better-known front lines late in the Clone Wars.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
PC Preorders Cover Steam, EA App and Epic
EA lists Steam, the EA app and Epic Games Store as the supported PC preorder storefronts.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
Main Campaign Estimate Is 30–40 Hours
Bit Reactor estimates 30–40 hours for an average main-story run, with difficulty and tactics experience affecting the total.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
Authored and Custom Operators Can Mix
Players can combine story-authored Operators with fully customized recruits in the same company and tactical roster.
More Related Start Here FAQs
Five direct answers selected from the new 50-page FAQ batch.
NEW VERIFIED FAQ
How long is the Star Wars Zero Company main campaign?
Bit Reactor estimates about 30–40 hours for the average player.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Is Star Wars Zero Company set during the Clone Wars?
Yes. Its original story is set in the twilight of the Clone Wars.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Is Star Wars Zero Company turn-based?
Yes. It is a turn-based tactics game.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
Can Advantage increase squad hit chance?
Yes. A temporary squad-wide Chance-to-Hit increase is a confirmed use.
How long is the Star Wars Zero Company main campaign?
Bit Reactor estimates about 30–40 hours for the average player.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Is Star Wars Zero Company set during the Clone Wars?
Yes. Its original story is set in the twilight of the Clone Wars.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Is Star Wars Zero Company turn-based?
Yes. It is a turn-based tactics game.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
Can Advantage increase squad hit chance?
Yes. A temporary squad-wide Chance-to-Hit increase is a confirmed use.