Field notes
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Operators per standard squad
Roster capacity starts at 7 and can expand to 20.
Squad size & customizationIndependent launch-build field guide
Command the next move, not the whole galaxy.
New to turn-based tactics? Start with the three-action-point combat loop, then move into Specializations, weapons, missions, Bonds, the Den, and launch answers. Every live guide below is tied to an approved evidence record.
LAUNCH BUILDCHECKED 2026-08-29
- per Operator turn
- 3 AP
- standard specializations
- 8
- official story estimate
- 30–40h
- no online co-op
- Solo
Popular answers
What players need right now
Search signal // Aug 2026
Choose your first objective
Four clean routes into Zero Company
Pick the question you need answered now. Each route stays inside the facts verified for the August 2026 launch build.
I am starting tonight
Learn the campaign loop, what to do in the Den, and how to prepare before your first Tactical Mission.
Open beginner route →Combat feels unfamiliar
Understand Action Points, cover, Overwatch, Backup, Advantage, and the cost of injuries.
Read combat basics →I need a squad role
Compare all eight standard specializations by battlefield job without pretending one class is universally best.
Compare classes →The strategy layer is unclear
See how Intel, Operations, Tactical Missions, and Cycles connect before time-sensitive opportunities expire.
Trace the Intel loop →
The operational loop
Fight in the field. Rebuild at the Den. Advance the Cycle.
Zero Company alternates tactical missions with company management aboard the Den. Completing a Tactical Mission moves time forward, while the space between missions is where you recruit, equip, explore, and spend Intel on Operations.
That makes preparation part of the campaign, not a separate menu chore. Check the Den before committing to the next mission, especially when an Operation is close to expiring.
- time advances after Tactical Missions
- Cycle
- earned in the field and spent on Operations
- Intel
- standard tactical squad limit
- 4
Build the company
Roles first. Tier lists later.
The launch materials define eight standard specializations and their tactical jobs, but they do not prove a universal best class. Start with the role your squad lacks, then use the cast note for the officially attributed Hawks performances.
28 verified field notes
Every published page was marked ready in the approved research pack and carries its own source ledger. Untested rankings, full walkthroughs, and handheld settings remain held for direct play-test evidence.
Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Assault Class Guide
Assault is a mobile frontline Specialization built to close distance, force enemies out of safe positions, and punish exposed targets. Its opening movement and push tools create attacks for the rest of the squad.
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STAR WARS Zero Company Classes: All 8 Standard Specializations
The standard roster has eight specializations: Assault, Gunslinger, Heavy, Medic, Scoundrel, Scout, Sharpshooter, and Soldier. Choose by squad function rather than treating the list as a universal ranking.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Combat Basics: AP, Cover and Advantage
Each Operator receives three Action Points. The tactical core is deciding how to divide them among movement, attacks, and abilities while using cover, reactions, and shared Advantage to control the enemy turn.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Difficulty and Permadeath Explained
Permadeath is enabled by default but can be turned off. Under the standard rule, an Operator dies after three injuries. Hawks is different: if the company leader dies, the mission fails.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Gunslinger Class Guide
Gunslinger is a fast offensive Specialization that rewards chaining attacks. Open Fire can attack twice, Quick Draw refunds an Action Point on a kill, and Onslaught strengthens repeated primary-blaster attacks in one turn.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Heavy Class Guide
Heavy is the durable frontline Specialization. It combines extra health and defense with taunts and Retaliation, giving fragile allies room to operate while punishing enemies that focus the Heavy.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Medic Class Guide
Medic prevents a difficult mission from becoming a campaign injury problem. Morale Boost sustains nearby allies, Combat Stim adds healing and offense, and First Responder gives the role a free permanent Medpac.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Scoundrel Class Guide
Scoundrel is an adaptive setup-and-payoff Specialization. It can guarantee the next damaging attack is critical, assist an ally's marked-target attack, and improve both assist damage and defense penetration.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Scout Class Guide
Scout converts reconnaissance into squad-wide opportunities. Combat Recon generates Advantage from detected enemies, The Spotter marks damaged targets, and Ambush turns saved Advantage into a larger attack.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Sharpshooter Class Guide
Sharpshooter is the dedicated long-range precision role. Zero In builds accuracy and critical potential while the Operator holds position, Precision Shot guarantees a hit, and Pick Them Off improves Overwatch.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Soldier Class Guide
Soldier is the flexible close-to-medium offensive Specialization. Rocket Strike handles groups, Brutal Strike closes distance and Dazes, while Strength and Armsmaster improve melee, grenades, and primary-blaster damage.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Talents Explained
A Specialization defines the Operator's main combat role and abilities; a Talent adds a separate character trait or modifier. Authored Operators have fixed Talents, while custom recruits provide more selection freedom.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Weapons: 4 Classes Compared
The four Weapon Classes are Blaster Rifle, Repeater, Blaster Pistol, and Longarm Blaster. Compare their range, damage, and Action Point patterns before matching one to an Operator's role.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Den Guide: Upgrades & Base Management
The Den is Zero Company's between-mission base. Use a repeatable pre-deployment routine for the Holotable, injuries, progression, equipment, recruitment, conversations, and facility upgrades.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Bond System Explained
Bonds track the relationship between pairs of Operators. Shared activities and Calling for Backup can raise them; new Bond levels unlock Cross Training bonuses, with a special passive at the maximum level.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Focus Tree Guide
The Focus Tree is the Operator progression screen at Personnel. Spend Focus Points to improve Talents, abilities, and passives; earn them mainly through stronger Bonds and as Tactical Mission rewards.
Open field note →Published
How to Get Intel and Use Operations in STAR WARS Zero Company
Intel connects field missions to the strategy layer. Earn it through Tactical Missions and exploration, then spend it to launch Operations before those opportunities expire between Cycles.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Squad Size: 4 Operators
A standard Tactical Mission squad contains up to four Operators. Roster capacity starts at seven and can grow to twenty, mixing authored companions with custom recruits while Hawks remains required for story missions.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Voice Cast: Confirmed Hawks Performers
The official SDCC 2026 announcement attributes the masculine Hawks option to Jonathan Freeman and the feminine Hawks option to Erica Luttrell. This page keeps the list narrow rather than guessing at unverified roles.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Achievements and Trophies Guide
Steam lists 53 achievements, while a PlayStation-focused listing reports 53 PS5 trophies. Use this spoiler-light roadmap to plan campaign, Operator, Bond, combat, and progression goals without invented unlock steps.
Open field note →Published
How Long Is STAR WARS Zero Company? Campaign Length Explained
Bit Reactor estimates 30 to 40 hours for the main story. Difficulty and prior tactics experience are the two factors the developer explicitly names, while time spent managing the company can also change your pace.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Reviews: Critical Reception Snapshot
Launch reviews repeatedly discuss tactical depth, character customization, Bonds, story missions, and the game's relationship to XCOM. This page does not freeze a changing aggregate score as a permanent verdict.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Editions: Standard vs Deluxe
Both Standard and Deluxe include the same base game. Deluxe adds cosmetic armor, tattoos, and five painted weapon themes; the Crystalline Astromech Cosmetic Pack was a preorder bonus whose window ended at launch.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company FAQ: Microtransactions, NG+ & More
At launch, EA listed no planned microtransactions, New Game Plus, official mod support, or Steam Deck verification. Steam runs without the EA app; this page keeps each answer tied to its checked launch scope.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Beginner Guide: Your First Operation
Zero Company is a new single-player turn-based tactics game. Learn the campaign rhythm before your first deployment: prepare at the Den, complete a Tactical Mission, then use the next quiet window before the Cycle advances again.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Missions: Types, Operations & Cycles
Tactical Missions deploy a selected squad and advance the Cycle; Operations use Intel on the Galaxy Map. This guide covers verified mission types and campaign timing without pretending to be a complete named-mission walkthrough.
Open field note →Published
Is STAR WARS Zero Company Multiplayer? Platforms and Co-op Status
STAR WARS Zero Company is single-player. EA states that it does not support online multiplayer or co-op. The confirmed launch platforms are PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Open field note →Published
STAR WARS Zero Company Soundtrack: Composer and Track List
Gordy Haab composed the original score. Walt Disney Records released the 25-track album on August 27, 2026, with Zero Company as the opening track.
Open field note →First-session protocol
Six habits that make the opening hours clearer
Spend the whole turn deliberately
Each Operator gets three Action Points. Check movement, attack, and ability options before committing the final point.
Treat cover as a starting condition
Plan the destination before the attack. An exposed finish can undo a strong opening move.
Set reactions before enemies move
Backup and Overwatch turn positioning into value during the opposing turn.
Spend Advantage with intent
Advantage is shared and special actions do not consume Action Points, so save it for the turn that changes the fight.
Check the Den before a mission
Recruitment, equipment, exploration, and Operations all live between tactical deployments.
Read objectives before chasing enemies
The mission objective defines success; clearing every target is not always the same task.
Launch answers
Questions players ask before committing
01Is STAR WARS Zero Company a new game?
Yes. It released on August 27, 2026. It is a new single-player turn-based tactics game set during the Clone Wars, not a remaster of an older title.
02Does it have multiplayer or co-op?
No. EA's platform guide describes the game as single-player and says it does not support online multiplayer or co-op.
03How long is the main story?
The developer estimate is 30 to 40 hours. Difficulty, tactics experience, and time spent managing the company can move an individual run within that range.
04Is permadeath mandatory?
No. Permadeath is enabled by default, but it can be turned off. Difficulty settings can be changed outside combat.
05Which platforms are confirmed?
The confirmed launch platforms are PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The approved official Q&A did not announce Switch or Steam Deck versions.
06Is there a universally best class?
The approved official materials explain roles, not a universal winner. The safest starting choice is the specialization that covers a missing squad function.
Ready for deployment?
Start with the combat loop, then let the campaign teach the exceptions.
The field guide gives you the verified baseline without turning your first playthrough into a checklist.
Source ledger
- EA official STAR WARS Zero Company game page — Electronic Arts; official; 2026-08-28
Primary source for genre, setting, launch date, developer, and confirmed platforms.
- Official STAR WARS Zero Company beginner guide — StarWars.com; official; 2026-08-28
Primary source for Action Points, Backup, Overwatch, Advantage, injuries, Cycles, Missions, Operations, and beginner tips.
- Lead Zero Company to victory — Electronic Arts; official; 2026-08-28
Primary source for combat actions, cover, Advantage, standard specializations, the Den, and Intel.
- EA and Bit Reactor community Q&A — Electronic Arts; official; 2026-08-28
Primary source for campaign length, roster limits, Operations, exotic classes, permadeath, platform focus, and launch-scope caveats.
- STAR WARS Zero Company platforms and PC requirements guide — EA Help; official; 2026-08-28
Primary source for launch platforms, PC requirements, and the absence of online multiplayer and co-op.
- STAR WARS Zero Company Steam store listing — Valve; official; 2026-08-28
Official store listing used for release date, single-player feature set, developer, publisher, and achievement count.