The Star Wars galaxy enters the gritty tactical arena with Star Wars: Zero Company, officially releasing on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Blending gridless turn-based tactical squad combat with deep operative customization, Zero Company puts players in command of an unsanctioned mercenary strike team operating in the shadowy criminal underbelly of the Outer Rim during the height of the Galactic Civil War.
Here is the complete launch overview covering release platforms, squad mechanics, combat features, and PC requirements.
Release Date & Confirmed Platforms
Star Wars: Zero Company launches globally on August 27, 2026, for:
- PC (Steam & Epic Games Store)
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X | S
Story Setting: The Unsanctioned Outer Rim
Set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, the Empire’s tightened grip on the Core Worlds has created a volatile power vacuum in the Outer Rim.
Players recruit, train, and command Zero Company—a clandestine outfit taking on high-risk sabotage, espionage, and extraction contracts from Imperial defectors, Rebel fixers, and rival Hutt cartels. Every choice impacts your faction reputation, black-market supply lines, and contract payouts.
Core Gameplay & Squad Combat Systems
Zero Company moves away from rigid grid movement in favor of dynamic environmental cover, vertical sightlines, and suppression mechanics:
| Combat System | Gameplay Mechanic | Tactical Application |
|---|---|---|
| Gridless Cover System | True line-of-sight & destructible cover | Flanking fortified bunker positions |
| Suppressive Blaster Fire | Heavy blaster rifles pin enemy squads | Restricts enemy action points (AP) |
| Morale & Panic Thresholds | Prolonged squad crossfire breaks enemy discipline | Forces Imperial stormtroopers to retreat |
| Operative Specializations | Custom skill trees (Sniper, Heavy Gunner, Slicer, Tech Specialist) | Tailors loadouts to specific mission goals |
| Black-Market Armory | Modify blasters with specialized cooling coils and explosive charges | Enhances critical hit and armor penetration |
PC System Requirements
| Specification | Minimum (1080p / 30 FPS Low) | Recommended (1080p / 60 FPS High) | Ultra Spec (4K / 60 FPS Ultra) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-13700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
| RAM | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB Dual-Channel | 32 GB High-Speed RAM |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super / AMD RX 5600 XT | NVIDIA RTX 3060 / AMD RX 6700 XT | NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti / AMD RX 7900 XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 70 GB SSD Required | 70 GB NVMe M.2 SSD | 70 GB Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Preload & Launch Timing
- Preload Window: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
- Official Unlock Time: Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 12:00 AM EDT / 9:00 PM PDT (Aug 26) / 5:00 AM BST.
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