vestan #REFANTAZIO SWEEP Member Dec 28, 2017 27,459 View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcxnRaZ6slU "There's a war you don't see. The one fought in the shadows. The war beneath the war." Command an elite squad through a gritty and authentic story set during the twilight of the Clone Wars in STAR WARS Zero Company™, a single-player turn-based tactics game developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Step into the shoes of Hawks, a former Republic officer who leads Zero Company - an unconventional outfit of professionals for hire hailing from across the galaxy. Hawks and Zero Company are recruited for an operation that pits them against an emerging threat that will consume the galaxy if left unchecked. To succeed, Hawks will lead a team of uneasy allies who must set aside their differences to overcome nearly impossible odds. STAR WARS Zero Company™ launches on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2026. Click to expand... Click to shrink... View: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2075800/STAR_WARS_Zero_Company/ Interview With Game Director Greg Foertsch and Lucasfilm Games' Executive Producer Orion Kellogg: Click to expand... Click to shrink... https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-zero-company Star Wars Zero Company features a gritty and authentic original story set during the twilight of The Clone Wars that puts players in control of Hawks, a former Republic officer who's in charge of an elite squad of cunning operatives. As an unconventional outfit of professionals for hire hailing from across the galaxy, Zero Company must set aside their differences to take on an emerging threat that will consume the galaxy if left unchecked. Click to expand... Click to shrink... "We're offering a character we haven't seen before, a role we haven't seen before," Kellogg says of the game's protagonist. "I don't think I can point at another character in the Star Wars franchise and say, oh, that's Hawks. And I think that's because of this unique story that we're telling and this unique timeframe digging beneath the surface of the Clone Wars. It gets really complex. It's complicated, and Hawks is, then, also complicated." Click to expand... Click to shrink... While fans have seen larger-than-life Jedi Masters and galactic politicians in The Clone Wars animated series, Zero Company promises a boots on the ground perspective of the conflict that's never been seen before as the story takes players and their crew across the galaxy to places both strange and recognizable. Click to expand... Click to shrink... "This isn't just a Clone Wars game," Kellogg adds. "This is a game in the Clone Wars, but from a new angle. This is really Bit Reactor's vision. It's their Star Wars story and we're here to help them tell it. So you're also going to see influence from the political intrigue of Andor; you're going to see the gritty battles of Rogue One. You're going to see the wit and wisdom of A New Hope. It's a Star Wars game through and through." Click to expand... Click to shrink... "This a Star Wars game where you can really have a found family. You're playing with multiple characters, leveling them up, building their relationships and their bonds. For me, ever since being a 4 year old seeing the original Star Wars in the theaters, it's always been about found family. This is such a perfect combination for me as a developer and as a fan. I can't wait for people to see and experience that." Click to expand... Click to shrink... Kellogg agrees. "I hope players walk away feeling like these characters are part of their Star Wars stories they want to tell," he says. "But I also think that, as a genre that we haven't played in a lot, I can't wait for players to say, 'Wow, I can't believe they did that. I can't believe that we got to go to all these places.' I think that story will then evolve to, 'I can't believe I did that. I can't believe I was able to overcome that challenge.' I think there are going to be lots of surprises with the genre as it interacts with the storytelling." Click to expand... Click to shrink...   Last edited: Today at 4:22 AM Slatsunus Member Nov 2, 2017 3,678 Female Tognath Jedi is cool. Z com looks great  Mr Evil 37 Member Mar 7, 2022 26,384 I'll take the L on it not being this year but oh well lol   Luigi87 One Winged Slayer Member Oct 25, 2017 5,358 Definitely gives those modern XCOM vibes. I'm definitely interested. I think this is a good direction for a Star Wars game.  Kadzork Has got mad skills!! Member Oct 27, 2017 23,627 Roger Roger!   Yukari Member Mar 28, 2018 13,045 Thailand Set During Clone Wars? Can't wait for the Order 66 mission.   BlackheartVinyl Member Jun 15, 2020 7,613 I got a good feeling this is gonna be fuckin sick.   Patitoloco Member Oct 27, 2017 27,571 Looks damn fantastic. I really can't wait for it to come out.   Bishop89 What Are Ya' Selling? Member Oct 25, 2017 42,169 Melbourne, Australia Yeaaah baby! Looks great  Wrexis Member Nov 4, 2017 28,754 it was important to have that gameplay bit because from the trailer I had no idea what genre this was.   Lifejumper #1 Celtics fan / #7 Serbia fan Member Oct 25, 2017 29,468 Hmghhhhhhhh.. Midnight Suns/ Andor inspirations! Cool quotes from the article: This a Star Wars game where you can really have a found family. You're playing with multiple characters, leveling them up, building their relationships and their bonds. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Additionally, the panelists said, they wanted choices made in the game to be meaningful ones. Hawks' appearance and combat class can be fully customized, as can the operatives the squad recruits. Squadmates' appearances, load-outs, and abilities can be tailored across a wide variety of character archetypes, from astromechs to Jedi. And while in the field, the members of Zero Company who players choose to send on the mission will forge bonds between them to unlock powerful combat synergies that can turn the tide of battle. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Players can choose how to form their Zero Company squad with the option to utilize both characters they crafted themselves as well as new, original Star Wars characters with stories that evolve as they play. During the panel, Contreras introduced Celebration attendees to four of them: Click to expand... Click to shrink... The places players choose to go and the missions they undertake can each have an impact on the story, said Foertsch. For example, Trick and Luco don't seem to get along, as evidenced in the game trailer. If players choose to invest in their partnership by sending them on missions together, they may be able to improve their bond, which could impact their fate in the game. Click to expand... Click to shrink...   Last edited: Today at 4:42 AM canary_rhombus Member Mar 5, 2024 100 2026? Damn, I guess I can wait. Really looking forward to this.  Vex Member Oct 25, 2017 25,252 Z COM looking good!!!   Caiusto Member Oct 25, 2017 6,670 This looks really good.   Greywaren Member Jul 16, 2019 12,741 Spain Oh fuck yes, I'm SO in.   GeoGonzo The Fallen Oct 25, 2017 4,663 Madrid, Spain I lost interest in Star Wars things after episode 9, but turn based strategy might be enough to pull me back in… I'll be keeping an eye on this.   2CL4Mars Member Nov 9, 2018 2,394 After midnight suns I'm really into this type of games and Zero Company is no different. Looks cool. oh and give me that rumored Rainbow six turn based game too and a Midnight suns 2 pretty please.  Etrian Darkness Member Oct 29, 2017 4,517 UK If it wasn't clear this is a bunch of ex-Firaxis who worked on XCOM and Midnight Suns.   Lifejumper #1 Celtics fan / #7 Serbia fan Member Oct 25, 2017 29,468 Gordy Haab (Fallen Order/Survivor) is doing the soundtrack too. You can rewatch the panel here at 1:15 - YouTube Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. www.youtube.com   2Blackcats Member Oct 26, 2017 17,378 Hopefully Spring, not Autumn.   Princess Bubblegum I'll be the one who puts you in the ground. Moderator Oct 25, 2017 11,512 A Cavern Shaped Like Home Hell yeah.   redlentil Member Oct 27, 2017 551 Looks like a bigger deal than I was expecting and could fill that XCOM-shaped hole. I'll be watching with interest.   Chirotera Avenger Oct 27, 2017 4,790 Boo 2026. Also would have preferred a Galactic Civil War setting. That said, I'm all in!  Shinrou Member Oct 28, 2017 2,167 Finland 2CL4Mars said: After midnight suns I'm really into this type of games and Zero Company is no different. Looks cool. oh and give me that rumored Rainbow six turn based game too and a Midnight suns 2 pretty please. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Seconding all of this. First time I'm actually excited for a Star Wars game in a while actually.   xyla Member Oct 27, 2017 9,471 Germany Very in! Clone Wars (show) with AmCA made this into my favorite SW era somehow.  Mr Evil 37 Member Mar 7, 2022 26,384 You can completely customise the protagonist and your squad (in addition to the set in stone authored squadmates).   Kard8p3 Member Oct 25, 2017 7,679 Day 1.   Mr Evil 37 Member Mar 7, 2022 26,384 Permadeath and limited saving are available in certain difficulties   Last edited: Today at 5:19 AM IDreamOfHime Member Oct 27, 2017 16,217 I'm not the biggest Star Wars nerd so maybe there is more, but as a casual fan them setting this in the Clone Wars against the separatists makes me worry about enemy variety.   Lifejumper #1 Celtics fan / #7 Serbia fan Member Oct 25, 2017 29,468 IDreamOfHime said: I'm not the biggest Star Wars nerd so maybe there is more, but as a casual fan them setting this in the Clone Wars against the separatists makes me worry about enemy variety. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Its not just droids, there are multiple enemy factions and "there is a new threat emerging". Pirates were also mentioned. Order 66 is also on the timeline.   Bede-x Member Oct 25, 2017 11,788 Looks promising, with the only downer being the Star Wars IP. Wish it was an original IP, instead of yet another mega franchise game.   FakePlasticTree Member Jul 24, 2018 13,530 Looks cool but I wish it was more like XCOM and less story focused like Midnight Suns   maze001 Member Sep 18, 2024 499 Looks like another banger in the making. EA doing right by Star Wars. Loving everything I'm reading about the game.  Lifejumper #1 Celtics fan / #7 Serbia fan Member Oct 25, 2017 29,468 FakePlasticTree said: Looks cool but I wish it was more like XCOM Click to expand... Click to shrink... In what way: cuz its sounding a lot like x com - Permadeath (for certain difficulties) - Customizable characters. - Not one playthrough is the same - Build up your bond with squadmates, unlock new abilities.  FakePlasticTree Member Jul 24, 2018 13,530 Lifejumper said: In what way: cuz its sounding a lot like x com - Permadeath - Customizable characters. - Not one playthrough is the same Click to expand... Click to shrink... Base management, making my own soldiers instead of pre established characters, emergent storytelling of XCOM 2, being on constant threat by the enemy as they attack your bases and if you lose it isn't a game over. Like it is clearly going for a more story focused game ala Midnight Suns. Didn't know there is perma deat, that is nice I guess.   Lifejumper #1 Celtics fan / #7 Serbia fan Member Oct 25, 2017 29,468 FakePlasticTree said: Base management, making my own soldiers instead of pre established characters like it is clearly going for a more story focused game ala Midnight Suns. Didn't know there is perm deat, that is nice I guess. Click to expand... Click to shrink... You can do these things according to the devs (check out the reveal panel if you can). You have "authored characters" and "non authored characters" you can fully customize (species, class, etc.).   MarcelloF "This guy are sick" Member Dec 9, 2020 9,472 Lifejumper said: In what way: cuz its sounding a lot like x com - Permadeath (for certain difficulties) - Customizable characters. - Not one playthrough is the same - Build up your bond with squadmates, unlock new abilities. Click to expand... Click to shrink... I hope you can switch permadeath off separate from difficulty like in Fire Emblem. And I'd like to know if the building relationships is just doing missions together or I can have conversations with them in the base like in Midnight Suns.  Mr Evil 37 Member Mar 7, 2022 26,384 MarcelloF said: I hope you can switch permadeath off separate from difficulty like in Fire Emblem. And I'd like to know if the building relationships is just doing missions together or I can have conversations with them in the base like in Midnight Suns. Click to expand... Click to shrink... They said in the panel it's both (or they said you build bonds through missions and you can also talk to them in the Den, so presumably conversations will open up as you play with them and talk to them more).   Kadzork Has got mad skills!! Member Oct 27, 2017 23,627 Going to fill my squad with nothing but R2 units.   Mr Evil 37 Member Mar 7, 2022 26,384 FakePlasticTree said: Looks cool but I wish it was more like XCOM and less story focused like Midnight Suns Click to expand... Click to shrink... Their whole pitch for the game (and as a studio) is that you don't have to sacrifice depth for cinematic presentation and storytelling. You can do both, and that is their goal with ZCOM. Kadzork said: Going to fill my squad with nothing but R2 units. Click to expand... Click to shrink... They showed that on the panel lol   Kadzork Has got mad skills!! Member Oct 27, 2017 23,627 Mr Evil 37 said: They showed that on the panel lol Click to expand... Click to shrink... Amazing 😆   Mr.Deadshot Member Oct 27, 2017 22,811 FakePlasticTree said: Looks cool but I wish it was more like XCOM and less story focused like Midnight Suns Click to expand... Click to shrink... I am the opposite. Story and cutscenes will be a reason to play a genre I am otherwise not that interested in.   FakePlasticTree Member Jul 24, 2018 13,530 Lifejumper said: You can do these things according to the devs (check out the reveal panel if you can). You have "authored characters" and "non authored characters" you can fully customize (species, class, etc.). Click to expand... Click to shrink... Alright I read the PC Gamer article and that does sound neat, where can I find info on the base management?   Paquete_PT Avenger Oct 27, 2017 6,714 Looks really cool! The visuals and UI look very clean!   Blade30 Member Oct 26, 2017 5,838 Yeah this looks cool.   Kadzork Has got mad skills!! Member Oct 27, 2017 23,627 This has shot up my most wanted list. 2026 hurts but happy to wait.   Mr Evil 37 Member Mar 7, 2022 26,384 FakePlasticTree said: Alright I read the PC Gamer article and that does sound neat, where can I find info on the base management? Click to expand... Click to shrink... What sort of management do you mean? Because on the panel they talked about the Den which is your home base and where you will select missions, customise your squad and talk to characters.   FakePlasticTree Member Jul 24, 2018 13,530 Mr.Deadshot said: I am the opposite. Story and cutscenes will be a reason to play a genre I am otherwise not that interested in. Click to expand... Click to shrink... XCOM's storytelling is neat because it is emergent and happens as something part of the gameplay, which is what I like about video games. I generally always find cutscene heavy games to be not that interesting (obviously there are some I like) Games in genres I usually dislike tend to always have a neat hook, like an art style or cool mechanics like Crusader Kings 3.   cowbanana Member Feb 2, 2018 16,184 a Socialist Utopia This looks pretty good. I'm in if it delivers.   Potterson Member Oct 28, 2017 7,154 edit: nvm, i was misinformed