Alright, so there’s this new game swirling around the Star Wars universe that’s getting some buzz. Star Wars Zero Company—yeah, the name’s a bit of a mouthful—is a fresh turn-based strategy challenge. Ever heard of Bit Reactor? Probably not, but they’re teaming up with Respawn, those folks behind Star Wars Jedi things. They seem to be cooking up something special.
Now, look, here’s what caught my eye. The peeps at Bit Reactor aren’t just random folks plucked from the gaming galaxy. These are veterans, some did time with the XCOM series. If you know XCOM, you know it’s big in the world of turn-based strategy. This tidbit got me wondering when the heck we’ll see another XCOM. But, hey, that’s just me.
Got distracted. Back to the new hyped-up Star Wars venture—Zero Company aims to unleash on PCs and consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. No release date yet, but whispers suggest 2026. Yeah, a long wait, but patience is a gamer’s virtue, right? Or maybe it’s a curse.
Oh, and did you know? Greg Foertsch, co-founded Bit Reactor. He was some big shot, like Art Director on XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2. Kind of a big deal, if you ask me.
Right, before I forget, Star Wars Zero Company isn’t about aliens—more like those Clone Wars shenanigans. But the turn-based mechanics might give off that XCOM vibe. Makes you wonder if it’s a clever detour or just a nostalgia trick. Like giving us just enough to keep us from rioting over the absence of a new XCOM.
Switching gears now—turn-based games are making some noise again. Remember Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 or Baldur’s Gate 3? If not, no stress, but they’re rocking that genre and proving it’s still got some kick. Whether we’re dissecting strategies in a Star Wars cloak or navigating an RPG labyrinth, the genre’s spotlight is back on. Bravo, I say.
To wrap it up, while we’re biting our nails for Star Wars Zero Company, let’s celebrate this turn-based renaissance. Maybe we’ll get that XCOM update we deserve, or maybe we just adapt and roll with the new waves. Who knows? It’s a wild gaming universe out there.
