{"rewrite":{"id":"r_11efaf71a676909f8ff755c7","clusterId":"c_731e9fede219f8c78f0680b3","slug":"star-wars-zero-company-launches-august-27-trailer-shows-anakin-skywalker","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Star Wars Zero Company Launches August 27, Trailer Shows Anakin Skywalker","summary":"Electronic Arts announced during Summer Game Fest 2026 that the turn-based strategy game Star Wars Zero Company will release on August 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the EA app. Developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games, the single-player title is set during the decline of the Clone Wars. Players control Hawks, a former Republic army officer, who leads Zero Company, a squad of mercenaries and specialists from across the galaxy, to stop a threat that could collapse the galaxy. The gameplay trailer released alongside the announcement shows combat featuring Jedi, astromech droids, and other archetypes, with abilities such as using the Force to pull enemies from cover. At the end of the trailer, a character identified as Anakin Skywalker appears. Customization options include changing squad members' voice, appearance, and class. Sending squad members on missions together deepens their bonds. The game also features planets from the Star Wars universe, including Vandor from Solo: A Star Wars Story and Mapuzo from the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi.","whyItMatters":"The appearance of Anakin Skywalker in the trailer signals that the game will feature familiar characters from the prequel era, which could broaden its appeal beyond strategy-game enthusiasts to Star Wars fans invested in the Clone Wars period.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eBit Reactor, the studio founded by former Firaxis developers known for the \u003cem\u003eXCOM\u003c/em\u003e series, is developing the game. The collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games was previously announced. The main character, Hawks, is a former Republic army officer who caused a scandal, according to Automaton. The game is set during the decline of the Clone Wars, between \u003cem\u003eStar Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones\u003c/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEpisode III - Revenge of the Sith\u003c/em\u003e, per GAME Watch. Japanese subtitles are planned.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gameplay trailer shows combat with abilities true to the franchise. Players can use the Force to pull enemies from cover into the range of allies, or have an astromech droid spray a bacta stim on wounded comrades during suppressive fire.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomization options for Hawks and Zero Company members include changing voice, appearance, and class. Sending squad members on missions together deepens their bonds, Automaton reports.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to Anakin Skywalker, the game features planets from the wider \u003cem\u003eStar Wars\u003c/em\u003e universe. Vandor from \u003cem\u003eSolo: A Star Wars Story\u003c/em\u003e and Mapuzo from the Disney+ series \u003cem\u003eObi-Wan Kenobi\u003c/em\u003e are confirmed to appear.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"The Star Wars Zero Company trailer ends with a shot of Anakin Skywalker, confirming the game will feature characters from the prequel era alongside its original story.","twitterPost":"Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based strategy game set in the Clone Wars, launches August 27. Players lead a squad of mercenaries and Jedi through tactical battles. Anakin appears in the trailer.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Electronic Arts revealed Star Wars Zero Company at Summer Game Fest 2026, a turn-based strategy game set during the Clone Wars. The game launches August 27 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and its trailer features Anakin Skywalker.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/901/G090156/20260606027/\",\"title\":\"STAR WARS Zero Company launches on August 27. Latest trailer showcasing gameplay also released.\"},{\"source\":\"GAME Watch (Impress)\",\"url\":\"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2115031.html\",\"title\":\"Anakin Appears! EA's New Star Wars Game, 'STAR WARS ZERO COMPANY', a Simulation RPG Where You Command Units [SGF2026]\"},{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260606-447647/\",\"title\":\"Star Wars Turn-Based Strategy 'STAR WARS: Zero Company' to Release on August 27. Battle in the Clone Wars Era Utilizing Abilities True to Star Wars\"},{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/06/06/167489.html\",\"title\":\"Anakin appears!? Turn-based strategy game 'STAR WARS: Zero Company' to be released on August 27! Build the strongest squad in the decline of the Clone Wars and face the cosmic threat [SGF2026]\"},{\"source\":\"Inside\",\"url\":\"https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2026/06/06/182512.html\",\"title\":\"Anakin Appears!? Turn-Based Strategy Game 'STAR WARS: Zero Company' to Release on August 27! Build the Strongest Unit in the Decline of the Clone Wars and Face the Cosmic Threat [SGF2026]\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":14112,"outputTokens":1412,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1780806912,"createdAt":"2026-06-07T04:27:57.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-07T04:32:09.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-07T04:32:09.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_731e9fede219f8c78f0680b3","canonicalTitle":"アナキンも登場！？ターン制戦略ストラテジー『STAR WARS ゼロ・カンパニー』8月27日発売決定！クローン戦争衰退期で最強部隊を作り宇宙の脅威に立ち向かえ【SGF2026】","representativeArticleId":"a_4bb76031f98cc7dab1828484","sourceCount":5,"writtenSourceCount":5,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"STAR WARS ゼロ・カンパニー\",\"STAR WARS ZERO COMPANY\"],\"studios\":[\"Electronic Arts\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-05T22:29:14.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-08T14:00:03.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-08T14:08:42.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/891/G089129/20260608091/","title":"「PowerWash Simulator 2」，DLC「スター・ウォーズ」パックが7月16日に配信決定。ミレニアム・ファルコンやラーズ農場を高圧洗浄しよう"},{"source":"GAME Watch (Impress)","url":"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2115031.html","title":"アナキンも登場！　EA「スター・ウォーズ」新作、「STAR WARS ZERO COMPANY」、部隊を操り戦うシミュレーションRPG【SGF2026】"},{"source":"Automaton","url":"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/powerwash-simulator-2-20260607-448013/","title":"高圧洗浄シム『PowerWash Simulator 2』向けDLC「STAR WARS Pack」7月16日配信へ。「スター・ウォーズ」旧三部作の世界に入り込み汚れを落とす"},{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/06/08/167695.html","title":"『PowerWash Simulator 2』が「スター・ウォーズ」とコラボ！銀河系を高圧洗浄でピカピカにするDLC7月16日リリース"},{"source":"Inside","url":"https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2026/06/06/182512.html","title":"アナキンも登場！？ターン制戦略ストラテジー『STAR WARS ゼロ・カンパニー』8月27日発売決定！クローン戦争衰退期で最強部隊を作り宇宙の脅威に立ち向かえ【SGF2026】"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["STAR WARS ゼロ・カンパニー","STAR WARS ZERO COMPANY"],"studios":["Electronic Arts"],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Electronic Arts announced during Summer Game Fest 2026 that Star Wars Zero Company will release on August 27, 2026.","The game is a turn-based strategy title developed by Bit Reactor, a studio founded by former Firaxis developers, in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games.","The gameplay trailer shows Anakin Skywalker, and the game is set during the decline of the Clone Wars between Episode II and Episode III.","Players control Hawks, a former Republic army officer, leading Zero Company, a squad of mercenaries and specialists, with customization options for voice, appearance, and class.","The game includes planets Vandor from Solo: A Star Wars Story and Mapuzo from the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi."]}