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 →Independent 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 classes, Intel, Operations, campaign scope, and launch-platform answers. Every live guide below is tied to an approved primary source.
LAUNCH BUILDCHECKED 28 AUG 2026
- per Operator turn
- 3 AP
- standard specializations
- 8
- official story estimate
- 30–40h
- no online co-op
- Solo
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.
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.
Eight approved field notes
Only research-pack pages marked ready are published. Build rankings, walkthroughs, weapon recommendations, achievements, and handheld settings remain outside this launch guide.
Published
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
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 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
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 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
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 →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.