I watched the clock on my phone tighten as the date crept closer. I can feel you already planning where you’ll be when the bell rings — controller in hand or Steam running in the background. The launch timer is a coiled spring waiting to snap.
Read on and I’ll tell you the exact moment STAR WARS Zero Company goes live, how it lands across time zones, and what you should have ready before you press play.
Coffee cups and controllers are on the desk — STAR WARS Zero Company release countdown
STAR WARS Zero Company goes live on Thursday, Aug. 27. Below is the official countdown block and the key launch times so you can plan your first run.
The launch will go live at these times:
- 8am PDT
- 10am CDT
- 11am EDT
- 3pm UTC
- 4pm BST
- 5pm CEST
When does STAR WARS Zero Company release?
Official release: Thursday, Aug. 27. Bit Reactor’s single-player turn-based tactics title will appear simultaneously on PC and consoles at the times listed above. If you use Steam, PlayStation Store, or Microsoft Store, the game should unlock for you at the local launch time for your region.
What time does it go live in my timezone?
If you want a quick mental map: match your region to the list above. I recommend opening Steam or your console’s store a few minutes before the listed time so you can hit download the moment the servers allow it. You can also add the game to your Steam wishlist to get an alert — here’s the Steam page: STAR WARS Zero Company on Steam.
Is there a demo or preorder I can try first?
There’s no demo at launch. The clearest way to guarantee you don’t miss the drop is to wishlist on Steam and follow Bit Reactor on Twitter or the official STAR WARS channels. I’ll update this guide if a timed demo or early access window appears.
Street chatter has started about tactics and loadouts — What to expect from STAR WARS Zero Company
You take the role of Hawks, an ex-Republic officer leading Zero Company during the late Clone Wars. I’ll be blunt: this is a thinking player’s tactics game, not a run-and-gun shooter.
The campaign mixes operations, investigations, and set-piece battles across an original STAR WARS story. You recruit operators with distinct archetypes and skills; combine them thoughtfully and your unit will perform far better together than apart. Your squad will be a Swiss Army knife of skills.
Operators have synergies that change how fights play out — pairing characters correctly can flip an encounter from slog to strategic victory. If you follow outlets like IGN or watch the official trailer on YouTube, you’ll see those interactions in action; here’s the trailer to judge for yourself:
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation, Xbox. Developer: Bit Reactor. If you want to test battlefield roles ahead of launch, watch streamers who focus on tactics games and keep your Steam wishlist active for any last-minute demos or updates.
I’ll keep this page updated if Bit Reactor or the publishers change the date or add pre-launch access — will you be ready when the countdown hits zero?