Respawn and Bit Reactor to Unveil Star Wars: Zero Company This Weekend

Following a minor leak last week, EA has officially unveiled the title of its upcoming Star Wars game: Star Wars: Zero Company. This exciting new addition to the Star Wars gaming universe is being crafted by the newly-formed studio Bit Reactor, with collaborative support from Lucasfilm Games and Respawn. The game promises to deliver a unique gaming experience as a "single-player turn-based tactics game," a genre that's sure to captivate strategy enthusiasts.

While details about Star Wars: Zero Company are still scarce, fans won't have to wait long for more insights. EA has scheduled a first look at the game for April 19 at Star Wars Celebration in Japan. This event promises to shed more light on what players can expect from this intriguing new title.

Bit Reactor, the studio behind Zero Company, is a fresh face in the gaming industry, established in 2022. It's comprised of seasoned developers who have worked on renowned titles such as XCOM, Civilization, Gears of War, and Elder Scrolls Online. Their expertise in strategy games positions them perfectly to bring a compelling Star Wars experience to life. Although we've known for some time that Bit Reactor was collaborating with Respawn on a Star Wars project, this is the first time we're getting concrete details about what they've been working on.

The extent of Respawn's involvement in Star Wars: Zero Company remains somewhat ambiguous. Respawn has faced its share of challenges recently, including the cancellation of its own Star Wars FPS project a year ago, alongside significant layoffs at EA, and the termination of another multiplayer FPS project just last month.

For those eager to learn more, a live panel dedicated to Star Wars: Zero Company is set for Saturday, April 19 at 4:30pm local time in Japan. For fans in the U.S., that translates to an early morning wake-up call at 12:30am PT or 3:30am ET. Make sure to set your alarms to catch all the latest updates on this highly anticipated game.