Respawn Entertainment | GameTrader.SG

What Is Star Wars Zero Company?

Developed by Bit Reactor — a studio founded by veterans of the XCOM series — and co-developed with Respawn Entertainment, Star Wars Zero Company is a single-player turn-based tactics game set in the twilight of the Clone Wars era. Think XCOM DNA wrapped in a Star Wars skin, crafted by people who literally built XCOM.

The game is published by EA under Lucasfilm Games and arrives on PC (Steam and EA App), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. There is no Nintendo Switch 2 version.

The Story: Zero Company and the Infinite Coil

You play as Commander Hawks, leader of Zero Company — a mercenary outfit operating out of the Ring of Kafrene, the asteroid mining belt fans will recognise from Rogue One. When a shadowy cult called the Infinite Coil and its leader Kundri Fathom begin threatening the fragile galactic order, Hawks and Zero Company are dragged into a conspiracy that cuts to the heart of the Clone Wars.

Two special operatives join the roster: a Jedi Padawan and a Mandalorian bounty hunter, each bringing unique playstyles to squad composition. The story is presented as an original narrative sitting within established Star Wars canon — not a tie-in to any existing film or show.

Star Wars Zero Company – squad tactics gameplay

Image courtesy of Lucasfilm Games / EA

Gameplay: XCOM DNA, Star Wars Soul

The core loop will be immediately familiar to tactics veterans: 3 action points per turn, cover-based positioning, and a squad you’ll grow attached to — and mourn if they fall. Layered on top is an Advantage resource system, a pool capped at 10 points that fuels special abilities and adds a strategic economy to every engagement.

Permadeath is in — injured squad members can be permanently scarred or killed if you push your luck — and for the truly bold, Beskar Mode (the game’s Ironman mode) locks saves so every decision is final. Deep squad customisation lets you tailor skills and loadouts between missions.

Most importantly: Zero Company is fully single-player with no battle pass, no multiplayer, and no live-service elements. Estimated playtime is 30–40 hours for the main story and 50+ hours with side content. A complete, premium package.

Preview Reception: Critics Are Impressed

Previews from the major gaming press have been overwhelmingly positive. Reviewers consistently praise the atmosphere, the tactical depth, and the way Zero Company threads Star Wars lore through a genuinely compelling original story. The XCOM pedigree is unmistakable and handled with confidence — tight, rewarding turn-based combat with meaningful stakes. If you were on the fence, the critical consensus should tip you over.

Singapore Release Details

Star Wars Zero Company unlocks for Singapore players at 11:00 PM SGT on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Pick it up on Steam, the EA App, the PlayStation Store, or the Xbox Store — wherever you game.

We covered the game’s SDCC cast reveal back in July — now it’s almost time to actually play it. Are you picking Zero Company up at launch? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

Night City is landing in the Outlands on 14 July 2026. Respawn Entertainment and CD PROJEKT RED have announced the Apex Legends × Cyberpunk Event, bringing a full Night City makeover to E-District, two new Cyberware gameplay mods, and a roster of skins pulled straight from Cyberpunk 2077 and the beloved Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime. The event runs from 14 July to 4 August 2026 and is free to play on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Apex Legends x Cyberpunk Event Trailer — via Apex Legends on YouTube

Night City Takes Over E-District on 14 July

E-District — the neon-soaked map introduced to Apex Legends last year — is getting a full Night City facelift for the event. Towering Arasaka billboards, holographic koi drifting through the skyline, glitched-out corpo signage and the Wildcard game mode label plastered across the skyline all point to one thing: Night City is the vibe, and it lands exactly as described in the official Cyberpunk announcement. The themed redesign applies specifically to E-District during the event window.

Apex Legends Lucy (Axle skin) using Blackwall Breach in the Night City E-District — Image courtesy of Electronic Arts / Respawn Entertainment

Cyberware Mods Change the Way You Fight

The headline gameplay addition is the Wildcard limited-time mode, which drops two Cyberware mods onto every player:

Sandevistan — directional dashes that also recharge your shields. You can chain two dashes before touching the ground, making it ideal for closing gaps or breaking out of a tight corner. Edgerunners fans will recognise this one immediately.
Blackwall Breach — lets you phase into the Net to reposition, then release an EMP burst that damages shields and reveals enemy locations. A repositioning tool and a scanner in one.

Overuse your cyberware and you risk Cyberpsychosis — you transform into a melee-only berserker with no weapons or abilities, but boosted speed and damage. It’s a risk-reward layer that adds genuine tension to fights and keeps the Cyberpunk fiction intact in a way that feels earned rather than cosmetic.

Eight Legend Skins from Cyberpunk 2077 and Edgerunners

The collab brings eight Legend skins, each mapping a Cyberpunk character to an Apex Legend. The full set of six confirmed skins shown in the official press kit pairs the Edgerunners crew with the Apex roster:

David Martinez (Edgerunners) → Sparrow skin
Lucy (Edgerunners) → Aksel skin
Rebecca (Edgerunners) → Rampart skin
Royce (Cyberpunk 2077) → Gibraltar skin
Lizzy Wizzy (Cyberpunk 2077) → Ash skin
Panam (Cyberpunk 2077) → Loba skin

Lifeline and Crypto also receive skins from the Cyberpunk universe, bringing the Legend skin count to eight. Each skin is priced at 2,150 Apex Coins in the in-game store. Eight weapon skins — for the Wingman, Charge Rifle, Mastiff, L-STAR, P2020, RE-45, R-301, and Kraber — are also part of the Cyberpunk Collection available from 14 July to 18 August.

Apex Legends Cyberpunk event skins lineup — David Martinez, Lucy, Rebecca, Royce, Lizzy Wizzy, Panam — Image courtesy of Electronic Arts / Respawn Entertainment

Skippy Returns as a Mythic Alternator

For Cyberpunk 2077 veterans, the standout cosmetic is the return of Skippy — this time as a Mythic Alternator. The AI-talking gun appears with its two signature modes: Puppy Loving Pacifist and Stone Cold Killer, and it will comment on your gameplay just as it did in Night City. If you played Cyberpunk 2077 and kept Skippy, you know why this one lands differently than a generic weapon skin.

Apex Legends Night City E-District map overview with Arasaka billboards and Wildcard branding — Image courtesy of Electronic Arts / Respawn Entertainment

Free Rewards and How to Earn Them

Not everything costs Apex Coins. During the event, completing challenges earns you Eddies — the in-universe Night City currency — which can be spent in the event Reward Shop. Free earnable items include an Epic Valkyrie skin (Arasaka Flight Protocol) and an Epic Mirage skin (Kang-Tao Specter), plus Battle Pass stars and additional cosmetics. The Reward Shop runs the duration of the event, so there’s no rush to grind it all in a single session.

Youtooz is also releasing limited-edition Nessie plushies in Lucy and Rebecca variants, available for pre-order from 15 July to 18 August for the collectors in the room.

For Singapore players: Apex Legends is free to play on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S with no region restrictions. The Cyberpunk collection is available in the in-game store from 14 July. If you played Cyberpunk: Edgerunners on Netflix and have been waiting for David and Lucy to show up somewhere playable — this is that moment. Catch more game news here.

Tag Archives: Respawn Entertainment

Star Wars Zero Company Launches This Thursday — Everything Singapore Gamers Need to Know