If you have been waiting for a solid Star Wars game to sink your teeth into, the wait is almost over.
Star Wars Zero Company just got its official release date at Summer Game Fest on June 5, 2026, and it is coming out faster than most people expected. The game launches on August 27, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
What Is Star Wars Zero Company?
It is a single-player turn-based strategy game, developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games, published by EA. Think of it as Star Wars meets XCOM, which makes sense given that several Bit Reactor developers worked on the XCOM series.
You play as Hawks, a former Galactic Republic officer who leads Zero Company, a ragtag crew of hired professionals pulled from across the galaxy. The story is set during the twilight of the Clone Wars, and the pitch is simple but compelling: every choice matters, every battle matters, and you can lose squad members just as fast as you recruit them.
The Summer Game Fest Trailer Revealed a Lot
Before the event, almost nothing concrete about this game had been shown since its announcement in April 2025 at Star Wars Celebration Japan. The Summer Game Fest trailer changed that.
The new footage gave fans a proper look at the game’s narrative and its cast of original characters. It also confirmed that your squad’s roster is shaped by the choices you make during missions, which adds real weight to how you play.
One major reveal from the trailer was the appearance of Anakin Skywalker, rocking his iconic black Jedi outfit. Seeing a fan favourite like Anakin turn up in what is otherwise an original story is a smart move. It grounds the game in familiar Star Wars territory without leaning on it entirely.
Pricing That Is a Welcome Surprise
Here is something you do not see every day from a major EA game. The standard edition is priced at $49.99 on PC and $59.99 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. There is also a Deluxe Edition at $60 with additional bonuses.
That PC pricing is noticeably lower than the industry standard right now, and it is the kind of move that might actually win over players who were sitting on the fence.
Why August 27?
The timing is not accidental. GTA 6 is expected to land in November 2026, and a lot of AAA games are either moving to 2027 or scrambling to release in September to grab attention before Rockstar’s release swallows the gaming conversation whole.
Zero Company is taking the bold route by launching earlier, giving it a full window of visibility before the chaos of the fall gaming season kicks off.
The Game Goes on Sale on PC Through Steam and Epic Games Store, along with PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Pre-orders are open now as of June 5, 2026.
Should You Be Excited?
Honestly, yes. The XCOM-style gameplay loop is a proven formula, and setting it in the Star Wars universe during the Clone Wars gives it a rich backdrop to work with. The focus on original characters, real consequences in battle, and squad customization suggests the team wants players invested in their crew, not just coasting on Star Wars nostalgia.
Whether it sticks the landing remains to be seen, but August 27 is not far off at all.
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