# Star Wars Zero Company launch, updates, and studio turmoil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/star-wars-zero-company-game-launch-promotion > Updated: 2026-09-13T12:13:41.000Z. Sources: 163. Developments: 14. Following its August 27 launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, *Star Wars Zero Company*—a collaborative effort between Bit Reactor, Respawn Entertainment, Electronic Arts, and Lucasfilm Games—has seen strong commercial and critical performance. The game reached the top of Steam’s best-seller chart, peaking at over 77,000 concurrent players, and debuted at number one on the official German game charts for August 2026. Set during the final stages of the Clone Wars, the single-player turn-based tactics game follows Hawks, a former Republic officer leading a mercenary unit known as Zero Company against a separatist sect called The Spiral. Gameplay features deep base management at a location called ‘The Den,’ where players manage resources and recruit operatives. A central mechanic is permadeath; if an operative sustains three serious injuries, they are killed in action, resulting in the loss of all character progression. While the title earned a high Metacritic score of 86, the launch was marked by technical hurdles. Although version 1.1 was released on September 9 to address critical bugs, players have continued to report technical issues, specifically frequent stuttering on PlayStation 5. Despite the game’s success, developer Bit Reactor has faced significant internal turmoil. Reports indicate that approximately 80% of the studio’s staff were placed on unpaid leave just weeks before the game’s release due to exhausted cash reserves. The studio remains embroiled in a legal dispute between co-founders Kelly and Foertsch, with Kelly alleging she was pushed out of her ownership role. ## Claims - Star Wars Zero Company is a turn-based tactics game. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The game is set during the Clone Wars. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Players lead a mercenary band known as Zero Company. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The Infinite Coil is a primary antagonist faction in the game. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The game features character customization and relationship building. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Star Wars Zero Company is a single-player turn-based tactics game. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The game is available on PC (EA app, Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series consoles. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The game is set during the final days of the Clone Wars. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The narrative involves stopping a Separatist-aligned cult called the Infinite Coil and its leader, Kundri Fathom. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The game is not currently Steam Deck verified. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The development team prioritized quality on the initial three platforms. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Star Wars Zero Company was released on August 27 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: Star Wars Zero Company offers tactical depth despite technical issues Star Wars Zero Company is a turn-based tactics game featuring deep squad management and permadeath mechanics, though it faces criticism for technical performance on PS5. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-zero-company-offers-tactical-depth-despite-technical-issues ### 2026-09-12: Star Wars Zero Company debuts at number one on German game charts Star Wars Zero Company has debuted at number one on the German game charts for August 2026, following its release by Electronic Arts as a turn-based tactical strategy title. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-zero-company-tops-german-game-charts ### 2026-09-10: Star Wars Zero Company developers discuss future platform availability Star Wars Zero Company developers Bit Reactor and Respawn discuss potential platform expansions following the game's successful launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-zero-company-developers-discuss-future-platform-availability ### 2026-09-09: Star Wars Zero Company receives first major update 1.1 Bit Reactor has released version 1.1 for Star Wars Zero Company, fixing critical combat bugs, improving stability, and optimizing performance for specific NVIDIA graphics cards. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-zero-company-receives-first-major-update-11 ### 2026-09-02: Bit Reactor faces crisis despite Star Wars Zero Company success Bit Reactor's Star Wars Zero Company has achieved critical and commercial success, but the studio faces financial crisis and legal disputes after furloughing 80% of its staff prior to launch. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-zero-company-was-originally-planned-as-a-titanfall-game ### 2026-08-31: Bit Reactor furloughs 80% of staff ahead of Star Wars Zero Company launch Bit Reactor, developer of the successful Star Wars Zero Company, reportedly furloughed 80% of its staff due to financial strain just before the game's launch. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-zero-company-gameplay-and-completion-details ### 2026-08-28: Star Wars Zero Company launches to critical acclaim Bit Reactor's Star Wars Zero Company has launched on PC and consoles, earning high critical praise for its XCOM-style turn-based tactics set during the Clone Wars era. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bit-reactor-expresses-interest-in-future-star-wars-games ### 2026-08-26: Star Wars Zero Company launches on PC and consoles Star Wars Zero Company has launched on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. The turn-based tactical game has received positive reviews for its combat and story, despite some technical concerns on PC. 63 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-zero-company-set-for-august-2026-release ### 2026-08-22: Star Wars Zero Company set for worldwide release on August 27 Star Wars Zero Company, a tactical turn-based strategy game by Bit Reactor and EA, launches worldwide on August 27 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with pre-loading now available. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-zero-company-set-for-august-27-release ### 2026-08-17: Star Wars Zero Company set for August 2026 launch Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactical RPG from Bit Reactor, launches August 27, 2026, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, featuring a squad-based campaign set during the Clone Wars. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bit-reactor-reveals-gameplay-for-star-wars-zero-company ### 2026-08-13: Star Wars: Zero Company reaches 1 million wishlists Star Wars: Zero Company has reached 1 million wishlists ahead of its August 27 release. The turn-based tactics game features an original story set during the Clone Wars. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-zero-company-reaches-1-million-wishlists ### 2026-08-10: Star Wars Zero Company preview reveals tactical depth and narrative focus Bit Reactor's upcoming Star Wars Zero Company is a turn-based tactics game set during the Clone Wars, featuring deep character customization, permadeath, and cinematic storytelling. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-zero-company-turn-based-tactics-preview ### 2026-07-26: Star Wars Zero Company soundtrack debut with single and full 25‑track album release The Star Wars Zero Company video‑game soundtrack, composed by Gordy Haab, released its first single “Zero Company” at SDCC and will debut a 25‑track album on streaming services on Aug 27 2026, the game’s launch 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-zero-company-soundtrack-debut-with-single-and-full-25track-album-release ### 2026-07-23: Star Wars Zero Company announces voice cast and August 27, 2026 release Star Wars Zero Company reveals its voice cast—including Matt Lanter and Dee Bradley Baker—and confirms an August 27, 2026 release for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-zero-company-announces-voice-cast-and-story-details --- Cite as: Star Wars Zero Company launch, updates, and studio turmoil. 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