Star Wars Zero Company: Release Date, Time, Prices, Editions, and PC Specs
Star Wars Zero Company launches August 27 at 3 PM UTC. See platform prices, editions, pre-order bonus, PC specs, and confirmed gameplay details.
By Pixel Twelve StaffAug 3, 2026
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Star Wars Zero Company | Official Gameplay Trailer
Electronic Arts / Lucasfilm Games
The official trailer introduces Hawks, Zero Company, the Clone Wars setting, tactical missions, and the Den.
Star Wars Zero Company launches on August 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM UTC for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. It is a single-player turn-based tactics game set near the end of the Clone Wars, with a 30–40 hour campaign, customizable Operators, squad bonds, base management, and optional permadeath.
There are Standard and Deluxe editions, but the US price changes by platform. Steam and the EA app start at $49.99, while the PlayStation and Xbox console stores list the Standard Edition at $59.99. The Deluxe Edition costs $59.99 on Steam and $69.99 on PS5 and Xbox. That difference makes the store you choose as important as the edition itself.
Star Wars Zero Company release date and time
The official launch is Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM UTC. EA lists the time on its buy page, and the PlayStation Store shows the same worldwide moment. These are the main regional conversions:
8:00 AM PDT — US West Coast.
10:00 AM CDT — US Central.
11:00 AM EDT — US East Coast.
4:00 PM BST — United Kingdom.
5:00 PM CEST — Central Europe.
12:00 AM JST on August 28 — Japan.
The one global unlock means there is no rolling midnight launch in the United States or Europe. Console preload timing can be different from the actual unlock, so seeing the game installed early does not mean it can be played before 3:00 PM UTC.
Platforms and stores
Zero Company is confirmed for:
PC through the EA app, Steam, and Epic Games Store
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X|S
There is no announced PlayStation 4 or Xbox One version. Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam Deck support are also unconfirmed. In its official community Q&A, Bit Reactor said it was still optimizing the game for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S and would share news if the supported-platform list changed.
For another major August launch on PC and current consoles, our Gears of War: E-Day open beta guide explains its separate early-access and public-test schedule.
Star Wars Zero Company prices by platform
US store prices are not identical. The PC price is $10 lower than the console price for both editions at the time of writing:
The Steam listing confirms the two PC prices, while the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store confirm the console prices. Regional pricing, taxes, and temporary discounts can change the total at checkout.
The PlayStation page currently advertises a 10% EA Play pre-order discount, reducing its $59.99 Standard Edition to $53.99 until launch. Check the offer on your account before paying because subscription discounts and end times can vary by store and region.
Standard Edition vs. Deluxe Edition
Both editions include the complete base game. The Deluxe Edition adds cosmetic content inspired by Republic forces and criminal groups from the Clone Wars era. EA has not described any Deluxe item as an exclusive mission, Operator, class, weapon with stronger stats, or early-access period.
Grand Army of the Republic Cosmetic Pack
Republic Officer uniform
100th Clone Company armor set
ARC Trooper armor set
Shadow Collective Cosmetic Pack
Pyke helmet cosmetic
Five tattoos based on the Pyke Syndicate, Hutt Cartel, Death Watch, Black Sun Syndicate, and Crimson Dawn
Five painted weapon themes
The Deluxe package also includes weapon appearances based on the 100th Clone Company, Kafrene Informant, Black Sun Syndicate Enforcer, Bespin Security, and Separatist Warrior. These are visual themes, not five additional weapon classes.
If you are comparing another EA release with several editions, our EA FC 27 editions guide separates its Standard, Ultimate, and Ultimate Plus bonuses in the same way.
What is the pre-order bonus?
Pre-ordering either edition adds the Crystalline Astromech Cosmetic Pack. EA’s official pre-order article says it contains the R3 droid, translucent crystalline heads for the R4 and R5 variants, and the BR-1 droid created for Zero Company.
The bonus is cosmetic and does not replace the normal tactical squad. Store pages say the offer expires at release, so anyone who wants those appearances should verify that the Crystalline Astromech pack appears in the cart before completing a pre-order.
What kind of game is Zero Company?
Zero Company is a single-player tactics campaign from Bit Reactor, a studio founded by developers with experience on XCOM. You play as Hawks, a former Republic officer leading a hired squad through a covert conflict during the twilight of the Clone Wars. The main enemy is the Infinite Coil, a Separatist-aligned cult led by Kundri Fathom.
Combat uses an isometric view and full squad turns. Your Operators act first, then the enemy takes its turn. Most squad members receive three Action Points each round, which can be spent on movement, attacks, utilities, abilities, or positioning for Overwatch. Range, cover, line of sight, and weapon type affect the chance to hit.
Tactical missions use squad-wide turns, cover, Action Points, abilities, and environmental positioning. Image: Bit Reactor / Electronic Arts via Steam.
Squad size, Operators, and classes
A normal deployed squad can include up to four Operators, although some missions allow extra controlled characters. The official gameplay overview divides recruits into Authored Operators who join through the story and Custom Operators you create and hire.
Most Operators use one of eight standard Specializations:
Assault: mobile close-to-medium-range fighter built for flanks.
Gunslinger: fast multi-target blaster attacks.
Heavy: armored frontline protection and durability.
Medic: healing, Injury prevention, and team support.
Scoundrel: flexible opportunist who uses changing situations.
Scout: reconnaissance, planning, and squad setup.
Sharpshooter: long-range accuracy against priority targets.
Soldier: general offense with melee, grenades, blasters, and rockets.
Each standard Specialization has a unique Ultimate, Standard Ability, and Passive. Some story characters use restricted exotic roles. Tel-Rea is the only recruitable Jedi Padawan Operator, so a campaign with permadeath enabled cannot simply create a replacement Jedi if she dies.
How permadeath and Injuries work
An Operator who loses all Health is Downed and receives an Injury. An ally can Rally that Operator during the mission, but Injuries reduce combat performance and require treatment back at the Den. On standard difficulty, three Injuries cause permanent death.
Bit Reactor clarified in its community Q&A that permadeath is enabled by default but can be switched off. Hawks is handled differently: if the main character dies during combat, the mission fails and must be restarted.
Players who want the emotional risk can leave permadeath on. Players who mainly want the story and squad-building systems can disable it without giving up the rest of the campaign. Difficulty choice also affects how long the game takes to finish.
How long is Star Wars Zero Company?
Bit Reactor estimates 30–40 hours for an average player to finish the main story. Experience with tactics games and the selected difficulty can move that number up or down. Optional Operations, squad management, retries, and character customization will also add time beyond a direct story path.
The main conclusion is largely the same for every player, but squad choices, Bonds, casualties, and some story moments can change what happens along the way. The game is not being presented as a branching RPG with completely separate endings.
The Den and the galaxy map
Between tactical battles, the squad returns to the Den on the Ring of Kafrene. Its facilities cover recruitment, healing, equipment, Operator development, customization, upgrades, and mission planning. The camera moves from the battlefield’s isometric view into a closer third-person perspective inside the base.
The Holotable presents Tactical Missions and shorter Operations. Operations can provide Credits, equipment, or Intel without a combat deployment, while Tactical Missions advance the current Cycle. Some opportunities expire, and story-critical missions eventually become mandatory, so the strategic layer is about choosing what matters before time moves forward.
The Holotable is used to choose timed Operations and Tactical Missions across the galaxy. Image: Bit Reactor / Electronic Arts via Steam.
Bonds, recruitment, and customization
The squad begins with room for seven Operators and can grow to a maximum roster of 20 through Den upgrades, story progress, and new Authored Operators. Custom recruits arrive with a name, Talent, Primary Specialization, weapon type, and backstory, and many of those details can be adjusted later.
Operators build Bonds by serving together, assisting one another, and reacting to decisions. Higher Bonds unlock Cross Training bonuses that improve both characters. Hawks and Custom Operators can also change species, voice, appearance, clothing, and Specialization, while authored characters keep more of their story identity.
The Den supports squad conversations, recruitment, upgrades, healing, equipment, and mission planning. Image: Bit Reactor / Electronic Arts via Steam.
PC system requirements
Minimum requirements for 1080p and 30 fps
OS: 64-bit Windows 10 or 11; Windows 11 recommended.
These are native-resolution targets from EA and Steam. They do not promise performance on handheld PCs, ultrawide displays, or other settings. The PC version also uses DirectX 12 and requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.
Is Zero Company on Game Pass or EA Play?
A day-one Game Pass release has not been announced. Xbox lists the game for purchase rather than as included with Game Pass. EA Play is connected to a pre-order discount on the PlayStation Store, but a membership discount is not the same as full access to the game.
EA has also said there are no planned microtransactions at this time. The Deluxe Edition and pre-order pack are paid cosmetic packages tied to the initial purchase, not a confirmed live-service store or recurring battle pass.
For a release that is confirmed for Game Pass, see our Beast of Reincarnation release guide. Its subscription status is different from Zero Company’s current store listing.
Is there multiplayer or co-op?
No. Zero Company is listed as single-player on EA, Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. Squad size refers to the number of characters one player commands in battle, not a four-player co-op mode. Steam also lists offline-style single-player features such as achievements, cloud saves, HDR, and Family Sharing.
What remains unconfirmed?
Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 versions
Steam Deck verification
A physical or Collector’s Edition
Official mod support, which Bit Reactor says is not currently planned
DLC or post-launch expansions
Game Pass inclusion
The official Q&A says the launch team is focused on the base game and has no DLC announcement. It also says there is no official mod support planned. Those answers can change after release, but they are the current position rather than promises of future content.
Star Wars Zero Company FAQ
When does Star Wars Zero Company release?
It releases August 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM UTC, which is 11:00 AM EDT and 8:00 AM PDT.
How much does Star Wars Zero Company cost?
On PC, the Standard Edition is $49.99 and Deluxe is $59.99. On the US PlayStation and Xbox stores, Standard is $59.99 and Deluxe is $69.99.
Is the Deluxe Edition pay-to-win?
No gameplay advantage has been announced. Its listed extras are uniforms, armor appearances, tattoos, a helmet cosmetic, and painted weapon themes.
Can you create your own Jedi?
No. Tel-Rea is the only Jedi Padawan Operator. Custom Operators use the broader standard Specializations and available species options.
Can you turn permadeath off?
Yes. Permadeath is enabled by default, but Bit Reactor says players can disable it.
How many characters can you take into a mission?
The normal squad limit is four Operators, with extra controlled characters possible in certain missions.
Does Zero Company have multiple endings?
Choices affect Bonds and some story moments, but the overall conclusion is expected to remain largely the same for everyone.
Which edition should you buy?
The Standard Edition is the sensible choice if you want the full campaign and do not care about themed cosmetics. Deluxe is for players who want Republic armor, Shadow Collective tattoos, and the five painted weapon sets from the beginning. Because the PC versions are currently $10 cheaper than console, platform choice may save as much money as dropping from Deluxe to Standard.
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