Star Wars Zero Company won’t have official mod support, confirms Bit Reactor, but it has ‘a lot of respect for the modding community’
Bit Reactor, the developer of Star Wars Zero Company and comprised of former XCOM veterans, confirmed in a Discord Q&A that the game will not feature official mod support. The studio expressed having “a lot of respect for the modding community,” though the full statement was not provided.
The decision contrasts with the XCOM series, particularly XCOM 2, which offers official modding tools and support. The XCOM franchise has benefited significantly from its vibrant modding community, which has sustained player engagement over the years. The series has even seen numerous Star Wars-themed mods that reimagine the tactical game in a galaxy far, far away.
Mod support has proven crucial to XCOM’s longevity, helping maintain an active player base long after release. Despite Bit Reactor’s heritage in a franchise known for community-driven modding, they have opted not to include official mod capabilities in Zero Company.
The reasoning behind this decision remains unclear from the available statement, though Bit Reactor’s acknowledgment of the modding community suggests they are not dismissing its value. Whether Zero Company will attract fan-created mods despite the lack of official support infrastructure remains to be seen.