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Hands-on Report: Star Wars Zero Company
Summary
Star Wars Zero Company is an upcoming turn-based tactics game from Bit Reactor, developed in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games. The title casts players as the leader of a ragtag band of mercenaries and misfits, thrust into explosive battles across the far reaches of the galaxy. Our hands-on preview highlighted the game's satisfying combat loop—utilizing cover, synergies between squad members, and environmental tactics that feel both strategic and cinematic. Bit Reactor, founded by veterans of the XCOM series, brings a pedigree that genre fans will recognize, while the backing of Respawn and Lucasfilm Games ensures authentic Star Wars presentation. The game marks a rare venture into strategy for the franchise, which has long been dominated by action and RPG titles. This collaboration between EA, Disney, and a boutique studio like Bit Reactor signals a promising direction for licensed games, one that emphasizes gameplay variety and creative risk. With the game targeting PC and current-generation consoles, and no release date yet confirmed, anticipation is already building among strategy gamers and Star Wars enthusiasts alike. If the promising first impressions carry through to the final product, Zero Company could become a cornerstone of Star Wars gaming and a benchmark for tactical adaptations of beloved IPs.
Games mentioned
- Open XCOM timeline · Heat 0
- Open 星球大战：零号小队 timeline · Heat 0
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