"Star Wars: Zero Company Official Reveal This Weekend by Respawn and Bit Reactor"

Following a minor leak last week, EA has officially unveiled the title and development team behind its upcoming Star Wars game. Dubbed Star Wars: Zero Company, this eagerly anticipated title is being crafted by the newly-formed studio Bit Reactor, with collaborative support from Lucasfilm Games and Respawn. The game promises an immersive experience as a "single-player turn-based tactics game," blending strategic gameplay with the rich Star Wars universe.

While details about Star Wars: Zero Company are still emerging, fans won't have to wait long for more insights. EA has scheduled a first look at the game during Star Wars Celebration in Japan on April 19. Bit Reactor, formed in 2022, boasts a team of seasoned developers with experience from acclaimed titles such as XCOM, Civilization, Gears of War, and Elder Scrolls Online. Their expertise in strategy gaming is set to bring a fresh perspective to the Star Wars franchise.

Although the extent of Respawn's involvement in Star Wars: Zero Company remains somewhat ambiguous, it's clear that the studio is lending its support amid its own recent challenges. Respawn faced setbacks including the cancellation of a Star Wars FPS project a year ago, followed by significant layoffs at EA, and the recent termination of another multiplayer FPS incubation project.

For those eager to learn more, a live panel dedicated to Star Wars: Zero Company is set for Saturday, April 19 at 4:30pm local time in Japan. This translates to an early morning reveal for fans in the U.S., at 12:30am PT and 3:30am ET, so be sure to set your alarms to catch all the latest updates on this exciting new addition to the Star Wars gaming lineup.