Star Wars Zero Companywas recently announced, and it’s proving to be an intriguing addition to theStar Warsgame roster. Being developed by Respawn and newcomer Bit Reactor,Star Wars Zero Companyis taking a single-player turn-based tactics approach to the franchise, which could prove to be a good change of pace.
The official website forStar Warsstates, “Recruit an unconventional team of operatives and deploy them on missions unlike any other in the galaxy far, far away.” This idea would be exciting enough on its own, but what’s even more intriguing is thatStar Wars Zero Companytakes place duringthe Clone Wars. This is one of the most notable eras inStar Warslore, and with Respawn assisting in the game’s development, it could leave the door open for some exciting nods toFallen OrderandSurvivor.
Star Wars Zero Company Could Feature References to Some of Fallen Order and Survivor’s Best Characters
Fallen Ordertakes place five years afterthe events ofRevenge of the Sith, which allows the former to feature plenty of Clone Wars references. Mentions of the Nightsisters and General Grievous are just the tip of the iceberg, and it wouldn’t be too surprising if some ofFallen OrderandSurvivor’s characters were either mentioned or got their own full-blown cameo.
Bit Reactor was founded in 2021.
A Peek Into Cal Kestis' Life Before Order 66
SinceStar Wars Zero Companyis a turn-based game, it’s unlikely to have the same deep story arcs asFallen OrderandSurvivor, but there is still plenty of room to reference some compelling plot points. A potential run-in witha young Calor even running into Jaro Tapal before Order 66 is enacted could both be fascinating teases of what’s to come.
Other Star Wars Jedi Characters That Could Be Mentioned
Whether it be through an actual surprise supporting role or being mentioned through lore that can be discovered in the game,Star Wars Zero Companyhas a lot of room to play around with thecharacters that Respawn brought to life. Finding details throughout the story that give deeper insight into some of theseStar Wars Jediheroes and villains would be a big thrill for some of the series' biggest fans.
Recruit an unconventional team of operatives and deploy them on missions unlike any other in the galaxy far, far away.
It was recently confirmed that Ryan Gosling will be starring in a newStar Warsmovie. The film is titledStar Wars: Starfighterand is being directed byDeadpool & Wolverinedirector Shawn Levy. It is set to hit theaters on June 01, 2025.
Well-Balanced Cameos Would Be On Brand for Respawn
Respawn is well-versed in weavingthe existing canon ofStar Warsinto its own stories, andStar Wars Zero Companyis bound to follow this tradition. Although Respawn is working in tandem with Bit Reactor, the former is still likely to be advising on specific lore, so the game can be as accurate to the timeline as possible.
AlthoughStar Wars Zero Companymay very well be its own standalone story that doesn’t feature any major character cameos from other series, it will be exciting to see how Respawn approaches assisting a turn-based project. Since Bit Reactor is made up ofXCOMandCivilizationdevs, the newer studio is definitely taking the lead on the gameplay elements. If Respawn is handling most of the story, though, then fun Easter eggs may be a given.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
WHERE TO PLAY
The story of Cal Kestis continues in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor™, a third person galaxy-spanning action-adventure game from Respawn Entertainment, developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. This narratively-driven, single player title picks up five years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order™ and follows Cal’s increasingly desperate fight as the galaxy descends further into darkness. Pushed to the edges of the galaxy by the Empire, Cal will find himself surrounded by threats new and familiar. As one of the last surviving Jedi Knights, Cal is driven to make a stand during the galaxy’s darkest times - but how far is he willing to go to protect himself, his crew, and the legacy of the Jedi Order?Explore an Untamed Galaxy – Discover new planets and familiar frontiers in the Star Wars galaxy, each with unique biomes, challenges, and enemies. Master new skills, equipment, and abilities that will augment the ways you explore, fight, and roam. With larger areas to explore and more to discover off the beaten path, players who adventure beyond the horizon will find hidden rewards.
