The galaxy’s next tactical adventure is nearly here. Star Wars Zero Company, the turn-based tactics game from BitReef Games and Respawn Entertainment, is set to unlock with a simultaneous worldwide launch, and EA has now confirmed exactly when players in every region can jump in. If you’re planning a midnight squad deployment, here is everything you need to know before launch day arrives.
Star Wars Zero Company Global Release Times
Unlike some releases that trickle out region by region, Zero Company goes live at the same moment across the globe. That means your exact start time depends purely on where you live, so plan your first session accordingly.
North America
West Coast players get a head start on the evening, with the game unlocking at 9:00 PM PDT. East Coast fans get the classic midnight launch at 12:00 AM EDT, making it a true launch-night event for tactic-loving night owls.
Europe and the United Kingdom
UK players will need an early alarm, as the servers flip on at 5:00 AM BST. Central European players get a slightly kinder 6:00 AM CEST slot — just enough time for one mission before work.
Asia-Pacific
Players in Japan and South Korea can start their campaigns at 1:00 PM JST/KST, while those in eastern Australia unlock the game at 2:00 PM AEST, making it a perfect mid-afternoon tactical session.
What Is Star Wars Zero Company?
First revealed at Star Wars Celebration 2025, Zero Company is a fully single-player, story-driven turn-based tactics game set in the oppressive early days of the Galactic Empire, shortly after the events of Revenge of the Sith and Order 66. You command Hawks, a former officer turned mercenary leader, guiding a ragtag crew of hired guns, bounty hunters, and soldiers of fortune through high-stakes missions across the galaxy.
The project also carries serious genre pedigree. BitReef Games is led by creative director Greg Foertsch, a veteran of Firaxis and the modern XCOM series, and the studio is working alongside Respawn Entertainment under the Lucasfilm Games banner, with EA publishing. The game is headed to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and is currently slated for its 2026 launch window.
Pre-Loads, Pre-Orders, and Getting Ready
To make the most of those release times, keep an eye out for pre-load availability so the game is installed and ready the second it unlocks. Multiple editions are expected to offer cosmetic bonuses for early buyers, so check which version fits your playstyle before committing. If you need to top up your wallet ahead of launch, you can pick up Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox gift cards at TURGAME.com to fund your purchase quickly and securely.
Why This Launch Matters
Star Wars has rarely leaned into the squad-tactics genre at this scale, and Zero Company fills a genuine gap for strategy fans. With cover-based combat, ability-driven squads, and meaningful choices promised across its campaign, it has the potential to become the definitive XCOM-style experience in a galaxy far, far away. A simultaneous global unlock also means no region gets spoiled ahead of the rest — everyone starts their first mission together.
Set your alarms, assemble your squad, and get ready to take the fight to the Empire the moment the clock strikes zero.
Source: GameRant