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EA Star Wars confirms the first post-launch patch for Star Wars Zero Company will land next week, addressing bugs and performance issues—including a bug that skewed hit chances—and crashes related to NVIDIA GPUs and certain Intel CPUs, with driver/BIOS workarounds and patch notes to follow.
NVIDIA officially unveils DLSS 5 with 3D-Guided Neural Rendering, debuting Sept. 3 in NBA 2K27 for GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs and GeForce NOW, with broader DLSS 5/4.5 support rolling out to multiple titles including STAR WARS Zero Company, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and The Blood of Dawnwalker, plus related updates, trailers, and RTX demos across the lineup.
Despite the game's success, roughly 80% of Bit Reactor's staff were furloughed two weeks before Star Wars Zero Company launched, amid financial strain and a founders' dispute; the studio says it hopes to bring workers back, but there are no guarantees.
Bit Reactor furloughed around 80% of its staff and left a skeleton crew as Star Wars Zero Company launched, suspending pay with hopes to reinstate workers if the EA-published game performs well; allegations of medical-leave firings and cut profit-sharing have surfaced, even as the title remained among Steam’s top revenue leaders at press time.
Bit Reactor furloughed roughly 80% of Star Wars: Zero Company staff weeks before launch due to funding issues, leaving a skeleton crew to patch bugs as a legal ownership dispute between co-founders Alison Kelly and Greg Foertsch unfolds. Kelly seeks damages and control, Foertsch disputes her ownership claims, but the game has still been well received and remains on track for release with hopes to bring furloughed staff back after the launch.
Bit Reactor reportedly furloughed about 80% of its staff in the weeks before Star Wars Zero Company’s launch, leaving a skeleton crew to address post-launch bugs; the studio said the move was financially driven and not tied to EA or Disney. Star Wars Zero Company has been well received and is near the top of Steam’s top sellers. The furloughs echo a 2024 lawsuit by a former COO that referenced earlier contractor terminations and ownership disputes.
Turn-based tactics are resurging as Gamescom showcases Star Wars Zero Company, Rainbow 6 Tactics, and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, signaling a new wave of XCOM-style strategy across PC, Xbox, and PS5 and stoking anticipation for more genre releases.
Star Wars Zero Company is a new single-player turn-based tactics game set in the Clone Wars, where players command operators from the Den, tackle tactical missions and non-combat Operations, manage health, AP and Advantage points for powerful actions, and can enable permadeath if desired. The game features tutorials, adjustable difficulty, and a mix of combat and strategy choices (backup calls, overwatch, rally) across missions that reward items, credits and influence. It’s available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in Standard, Deluxe, and Collector’s Editions, with a dedicated soundtrack by Gordy Haab.
Windows Central’s review praises Star Wars Zero Company as an instant classic that blends XCOM-style tactical combat with cinematic Star Wars presentation, built by Bit Reactor and EA/Respawn. The game delivers deep squad management, diverse heroes, and a story that deftly ties Clone Wars-era lore into a fresh conspiracy, all while running smoothly on Xbox Series X with impressive visuals and destructible battle spaces. Some console UI quirks, occasional AI glitches, and a few day-one stability hiccups are noted, but these don’t sap the overall momentum. In short, it raises the bar for the genre and stands out as one of the season’s best gaming experiences for fans of turn-based tactics and Star Wars alike.
Sony has revealed a packed PlayStation lineup for August 2026, led by Beast of Reincarnation and Big Walk (the latter debuting on PlayStation Plus). The month also includes major releases such as Mortal Shell II, Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 2, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, Star Wars Zero Company, and Madden NFL 27, plus sports titles and a robust mix of action RPGs, fighters, shooters, and co-op experiences. Several titles are paired with day-one PS Plus launches, signaling a strategy to boost subscriptions while keeping premium releases on schedule for a busy August 2026 calendar.
August 2026 brings a packed lineup across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2, including a Marvel 4v4 fighting game, a Star Wars tactical title, and numerous remasters and new adventures hitting between Aug 4–28. Highlights span ReStory, Beast of Reincarnation, Lies of P: Complete Edition on Switch 2, Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2, Grounded 2 (PS5 early access), Pro Jank Footy, Wild Blue Skies, Madden NFL 27 with the Persona Engine, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, Mafia: The Old Country – Man of Honor, The Sinking City 2, Mortal Shell 2, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Star Wars Zero Company, and Elden Ring Tarnished Edition.
Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest 2026 in LA runs about two hours and streams on YouTube and Twitch, with tickets long sold out; while big reveals aren’t guaranteed, Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 is the strongest rumor, joined by potential drops like Persona 6 and Star Wars: Zero Company, plus a likely Kojima appearance and ongoing live‑service teases, though heavy hitters like GTA 6 and Half-Life 3 are considered unlikely.
A Steam wishlist-based ranking lists the 10 most-wanted strategy games for 2026, highlighting Star Wars Zero Company at the top and including titles like Transport Fever 3 and Prison Architect 2, reflecting strong interest in tactical, simulation, and management experiences set to release in 2026.