New Star Wars: Zero Company Gameplay Trailer Highlights Tactical Combat Amid Roster Debate

New Gameplay Details and Launch Anticipation

Bit Reactor’s upcoming single-player turn-based tactics game, Star Wars: Zero Company, has received a new gameplay trailer, offering another look at its tactical combat. The update comes ahead of the game’s confirmed launch on August 27, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

The gameplay showcase highlights the core combat loop, which relies heavily on cover, overwatch, flanking, and squad synergy. Fans of the genre have noted the game’s similarities to franchises like XCOM, placing it on community lists of the most anticipated turn-based titles arriving in 2026. For players planning their squads early, our beginner guide and combat tactics guide break down these mechanics.

The Playable Species Roster Under Discussion

While the gameplay showcase has fueled excitement, the community is actively debating the choice of playable alien species for the game’s customizable operators.

According to community-reported leaks and promotional materials, the launch roster is expected to include well-known Star Wars species such as Twi’leks, Humans, Zabraks, and Togrutas, alongside the newer Miliaran species. However, some players have expressed concern on Reddit that the remaining portion of the roster consists of relatively obscure or less popular species.

Fans are campaigning for the inclusion of highly recognizable non-Force users, specifically:

• Nautolans: A fan-favorite aquatic species known for characters like Caij Vanda in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
• Chiss: The blue-skinned, red-eyed species renowned for tactical brilliance.
• Pureblood Sith: A rare inclusion in tactical games that would add unique lore flavor.

The community argues that adding species like Nautolans would provide more relatable humanoid options that fit perfectly as mercenary operators in the Den (the player’s squad base) without needing Force-based abilities. For a breakdown of the currently confirmed species, check out our species guide.

Pre-Orders and Hype Building Up

With the release date set for late August, players are already sharing their pre-order plans on community platforms, listing Star Wars: Zero Company alongside other major releases for the second half of 2026. For details on the various editions and pre-order bonuses, see our Zero Company editions and pre-orders guide.

We will continue tracking developer updates from Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment to see if any of these fan-requested species make it into the final launch version or future post-launch expansions.