Star Wars is still popular, but tactics is more of a niche genre. Developer Bit Reactor is all the more grateful that the studio got the go-ahead for Zero Company anyway.
WithStar Wars Zero Companyanew tactics gamewith the big brand in the background will be released in 2026. Developer Bit Reactor is grateful for the opportunity and has words of praise for Lucasfilm and Respawn, who made this step possible in the first place.
Star Wars is, after all, so big and popular that any risk, no matter how small, is a huge risk. It takes courage to invest money in a new game that focuses on a very niche genre compared to the popular brand: round-based tactics instead of spectacularly staged open-world action.
A project that requires courage
Despite this, developer Bit Reactor is allowed to realize its project in this genre. Zero Company is due to be released in 2026. Studio founder Greg Foertsch thereforemakes it clear to PC Gamerthat this isnot a matter of course for him:
If you look at what’s going on in the industry, a lot of things are derived from each other. That’s always the case in art. Games are no different. But when you consider the determination with which both Respawn and Lucasfilm approached us, you can see that these two giants are backing someone like us and have the vision, courage and conviction to take this risk with a brand new studio.
So not everyone always bets on a safe bank. Sometimes even big companies and brands venture into the unknown to test uncharted waters. Something that Foertsch and Bit Reactor are very grateful for.
A new studio with a lot of experience
Also because, although Bit Reactor itself has been able to attract some veterans, as a studio it is still in its infancy. Many of the developers on the team originally worked onMarvel’s Midnight Suns, which was very similar to Zero Companya tactical game with a strong brand in the background.
Although it was not a bad game, it was not a commercial success. Nevertheless, Star Wars believes in its success and is giving the new team a good leap of faith.
You can read our assessment of Midnight Suns and our first impression of Zero Company right here in the link box.
Star Wars Zero Company has EA behind it as publisher and allows you to command an elite squad as part of a dark Star Wars story. In addition to Bit Reactor, Lucasfilm and Respawn Entertainment, known for the Jedi games featuring Cal Kestis, are also involved.
In the turmoil of the Clone Warsturn-based, tactical gameplayis the focus instead of brute action. As Hawks, a former Republic officer, you are in charge of Company Zero. This is made up of mercenaries from all parts of the galaxy.
Together you carry out a dangerous operation against a new, unpredictable threat, overcoming not only battles but also your internal differences.
