STAR WARS Zero Company is just a week away from release. With a global launch on all platforms, we’ll show you when it launches for your time zone.
Global Launch Times
There will be no early access for STAR WARS Zero Company. You’ll get access to the game along with everyone else at your respective time zone’s launch time.
EA’s announcement for the Global Launch Times mentions you can already pre-load the game. This is unusual as pre-load times tend to be 1 or 2 days before launch.
The Global Launch is for all platforms where the game is available. This includes Steam, Epic Games Store, EA app, Xbox, and PlayStation.
To help save you some trouble looking for your exact time zone’s launch time we’ve gathered the information for multiple regions. This includes some that aren’t listed in the image released by EA.
| Region | Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| North America | Pacific Daylight Time | August 27, 8:00 AM PDT |
| North America | Mountain Daylight Time | August 27, 9:00 AM MDT |
| North America | Central Daylight Time | August 27, 10:00 AM CDT |
| North America | Eastern Daylight Time | August 27, 11:00 AM EDT |
| South America | Brasilia Time | August 27, 12:00 PM BRT |
| Europe | Greenwich Mean Time | August 27, 3:00 PM GMT |
| Europe | Central European Summer Time | August 27, 5:00 PM CEST |
| Africa | South African Standard Time | August 27, 5:00 PM SAST |
| Middle East | Turkey Time | August 27, 6:00 PM TRT |
| Asia | China Standard Time | August 28, 11:00 PM CST |
| Asia | Singapore Standard Time | August 28, 11:00 PM SGT |
| Asia | Korea Standard Time | August 28, 12:00 AM KST |
| Asia | Japan Standard Time | August 28, 12:00 AM JST |
| Oceania | Australian Eastern Daylight Time | August 28, 1:00 AM AEDT |
| Oceania | New Zealand Daylight Time | August 28, 3:00 AM NZDT |
EA’s and Steam’s system requirements list 50 GB of free space needed for the installation of the game. While it’s not the largest game released nowadays, we do recommend preloading the game so you can start taking down separatist scum as soon as the game is released.
How to prepare for STAR WARS Zero Company
Star Wars is having a bit of a renaissance in games, which has us all at VULKK very excited for every release. Now that some reviewers have been able to play Star Wars Zero Company, the worry that it was just going to be an XCOM clone has faded.
Instead, the game has been said to draw inspiration from the Mass Effect franchise in its storytelling. This is unusual and exciting for a genre that tends to be lacking in the story department.
The game presents a brand new story set in the twilight of the Clone Wars era, making this the perfect time to rewatch Star Wars: The Clone Wars ahead of the game’s release.
Additionally, the game has multiple editions with different in-world cosmetics to outfit your operators depending on which one you buy.
FAQ
When does STAR WARS Zero Company Release?
The game releases globally on August 27, 2026 at 3:00 pm UTC
On which platforms is STAR WARS Zero Company available?
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, and EA App). It will not be released on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, or Switch 2.
How large is the download size?
According to the official System Requirements, it is around 50 GB. An SSD is strongly recommended.
When does Pre-Load Begin?
The game is already available to pre load.
How long is the game?
According to developer Bit Reactor, playing the main story will take around 30-40 hours depending on difficulty and your own experience with turn-based strategy games.
Will there be New Game+ at launch?
There won’t be New Game+ but there will be some customization options on subsequent playthroughs
How does permadeath work in Star Wars Zero Company?
Permadeath is enabled by default but can be turned off if desired. The developers encourage people to adjust the settings to create the best personal experience.
Will there be any additional microtransactions?
Developer Bit Reactor has said they don’t have any plans for monetization or microtransactions at this time.
Will there be any DLC or Post-launch content?
There is no announcement for Post-Launch content or DLC and Bit Reactor seemed focused on just providing the best day one experience.
Are certain species/factions better at weapon proficiencies than others?
There are no certain species or factions with better weapon proficiencies
Do outfits impact your character’s gameplay?
Outfits are purely cosmetic, so feel free to make your operatives look as badass as possible.
