Star Wars Zero Company review

Star Wars Zero Company launched on August 27, 2026, bringing turn-based tactics gameplay to the Star Wars universe. Developed by Bit Reactor—a studio founded by veterans of XCOM and Firaxis—the game has garnered exceptional critical reception, currently holding an 86 Metacritic score.

The game applies XCOM’s tactical framework to a Star Wars setting, with reviewers praising both the strategic depth and the narrative quality. Critics have compared Zero Company’s story favorably to acclaimed Star Wars titles like Rogue One, Knights of the Old Republic, and TIE Fighter, suggesting the game represents a new standard for storytelling within the franchise. Multiple outlets have highlighted the game as exceptional within the turn-based tactics genre, with some reviewers noting it could signal a broader renaissance for tactical gaming.

Published by EA and Respawn Entertainment under the Disney/Lucasfilm Star Wars license, Zero Company is priced at $50 USD / £40 GBP and is available on PC (Steam) and Xbox Series platforms. The game features no multiplayer components and is not planned for Steam Deck.

Star Wars Zero Company review

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