"Respawn and Bit Reactor to Unveil Star Wars: Zero Company This Weekend"

Following a minor leak last week, EA has officially unveiled the title and developer behind its upcoming Star Wars game. Dubbed Star Wars: Zero Company, this eagerly awaited title is being crafted by Bit Reactor, with collaborative efforts from Lucasfilm Games and Respawn. The game promises to be an engaging "single-player turn-based tactics game," a fresh addition to the Star Wars gaming universe.

The first and only (so far) official art for Zero Company.

While details are scarce at the moment, fans won't have to wait long for more insights. EA has scheduled a first look at Star Wars: Zero Company during the Star Wars Celebration in Japan on April 19. Bit Reactor, the studio behind this game, is a newly established entity founded in 2022, comprised of industry veterans from renowned titles such as XCOM, Civilization, Gears of War, and Elder Scrolls Online. Their expertise in strategy games is set to bring a unique tactical experience to the Star Wars franchise.

Although Bit Reactor leads the development, Respawn's role in the project remains somewhat ambiguous. Respawn has faced its share of challenges recently, including the cancellation of its own Star Wars FPS project a year ago and another multiplayer FPS incubation project just last month, alongside significant layoffs at EA.

For those eager to learn more, a live panel dedicated to Star Wars: Zero Company is scheduled for Saturday, April 19 at 4:30pm local time in Japan. This translates to an inconvenient 12:30am PT and 3:30am ET in the U.S., so set your alarms if you don't want to miss out on the latest updates on this exciting new game.