EA and Bit Reactor released a pre-order trailer for Star Wars: Zero Company during the IGN Live 2026 event on Sunday.
The announcement marks a return to the Clone Wars era through a tactical lens, offering fans a single-player experience focused on turn-based strategy. By blending the Star Wars universe with deep customization and tactical combat, the title aims to capture a specific niche of strategy gamers.
Director Greg Foertsch and Lead Designer James Brawley represented the project at the event to showcase gameplay and introduce the story. The game is scheduled to launch on Aug. 27, 2026 [1].
Star Wars: Zero Company will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S [2]. The developers used the IGN Live showcase to open pre-orders for the title, which are available now [3].
The game focuses on a turn-based tactics format, which allows players to manage units and navigate the battlefield with precision. This approach differs from the fast-paced action typically associated with modern Star Wars titles, providing a slower, more methodical pace of play.
While the trailer highlights the visual fidelity of the Clone Wars period, the core appeal remains the strategic depth. Pre-orders are intended to build momentum ahead of the late-summer release window [3].
“Star Wars: Zero Company will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.”
The release of Star Wars: Zero Company signals a strategic pivot by EA to diversify the Star Wars portfolio beyond action-adventure titles. By adopting a turn-based tactics model, the publisher is targeting the 'XCOM-style' strategy market, leveraging the established lore of the Clone Wars to attract both hardcore strategy enthusiasts and franchise loyalists.
