Star Wars Zero Company Launches with 86 Metacritic — Best Star Wars Tactics Game?
August 27, 2026 — Star Wars Zero Company, the turn-based tactics game from Bit Reactor (veterans of XCOM), has officially launched on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The title debuts with strong critical reception: 86 on Metacritic (PC, 42 reviews), 84 (PS5), and 87 (Xbox Series X). OpenCritic reports an average of 87 from 19 reviews.
Critics praised the game's authentic Star Wars universe, deep tactical gameplay, quality writing, and polished visuals. Key highlights include extensive squad customization, permadeath mechanics, and cinematic story presentation.
Review Scores
- IGN — 9/10
- Gamers Heroes — 100/100
- Worth Playing — 9.6/10
- DualShockers — 9/10
- GameRant — 9/10
- TechRaptor — 9/10
- Game Informer — 8/10
- GamesRadar+ — 4/5
Common criticisms include stiff character animations, occasional camera issues, and technical bugs expected to be patched post-launch.
Story & Gameplay
Set during the twilight of the Clone Wars, players take control of Hawks, a former Republic officer leading Zero Company — an unconventional squad of mercenaries. The team includes a disillusioned clone trooper, a Mandalorian from ancient Clan Verminoth, a Tognath Jedi Padawan, and more. Their mission: hunt down Kundri Fathom, leader of the Separatist-aligned cult known as the Infinite Coil.
Players can create Operators from 8 iconic Star Wars species: Devaronian, Human, Neimoidian, Ovissian, Togruta, Twi'lek, Weequay, and Zabrak. Between missions, the Den serves as your base of operations for recruitment, upgrades, and mission planning via a holotable.
Pricing & Editions
- Standard Edition — $49.99 (PC) / $59.99 (consoles)
- Deluxe Edition — $59.99 (PC) / $69.99 (consoles, includes 2 cosmetic packs + weapon themes)
- Pre-order bonus: Crystalline Astromech Cosmetic Pack
The official soundtrack by Grammy-winning composer Gordy Haab is now available on streaming platforms.