"Star Wars: Zero Company Unveiled by Respawn and Bit Reactor This Weekend"

Following a minor leak last week, EA has officially unveiled the name of its upcoming Star Wars game: Star Wars: Zero Company. This exciting new addition to the Star Wars gaming universe is being developed by the newly established studio Bit Reactor, with collaborative support from Lucasfilm Games and Respawn. The game promises a unique experience as a "single-player turn-based tactics game," setting it apart from other titles in the franchise.

The first and only (so far) official art for Zero Company.

While details about Star Wars: Zero Company remain sparse, fans won't have to wait long for more insights. EA has scheduled a first look at the game during Star Wars Celebration in Japan on April 19. This event will provide eager fans with a glimpse into what Bit Reactor has been crafting since its inception in 2022.

Bit Reactor, a strategy game studio founded in 2022, boasts a team of industry veterans who have previously worked on acclaimed titles such as XCOM, Civilization, Gears of War, and Elder Scrolls Online. Their experience is poised to bring a sophisticated and engaging gameplay experience to Star Wars: Zero Company. Although Bit Reactor has been known to be working on a Star Wars project with Respawn, this is the first time concrete details about the game have been shared.

Respawn's role in the project remains somewhat ambiguous, especially in light of recent challenges the studio has faced. These include the cancellation of a Star Wars FPS game last year, alongside significant layoffs at EA, and the termination of another multiplayer FPS project just last month. Despite these setbacks, Respawn continues to contribute to Star Wars: Zero Company.

Fans eager to learn more can mark their calendars for a live panel dedicated to Star Wars: Zero Company on Saturday, April 19 at 4:30pm local time in Japan. For viewers in the U.S., this translates to an early morning event at 12:30am PT and 3:30am ET, so setting an alarm might be necessary to catch all the latest updates on this eagerly anticipated game.