Star Wars Zero Company aims to bring turn-based tactics to the iconic universe. If you aren’t familiar with this genre of games, XCOM is a prime example that you may have heard of. Players have to plan out their moves in turn-based gameplay, going from battle to battle. This time around, though, it’s in the world of Star Wars. Something like this requires planning and decision-making, which can benefit well in co-op or competitive multiplayer. While we have seen plenty of gameplay for the new Star Wars game being published by EA, it was unknown if it was co-op. However, we now know what to expect from Zero Company.
Is Star Wars Zero Company Co-Op or Competitive Multiplayer?
No, Star Wars Zero Company is not co-op or competitive multiplayer when it launches. Instead, the game is designed as a single-player story-driven experience. Since the game’s reveal, the developers have made it known that the game is meant for players to focus on controlling their own team. Furthermore, each combat encounter has the purpose of testing you. Players have to co-ordinate and plan their actions to ensure the squad they’ve assembled can make it through the missions. While, of course, taking down the foes standing in their way.
It’s not a surprise to see that the game is focusing on players exploring the story side more. While a game like this having multiplayer would be unique, it could be tricky too. Not just with conflicting on what decisions to make, but also what characters to bring into battle. By making it a solo experience, it’s all up to the one player to get through. Additionally, you get to enjoy more of the story, with more resources of the development being focused on that.
Is Multiplayer a Future Option?
It’s very unlikely we will see multiplayer of any kind added to the game. In the past, XCOM had a PvP multiplayer mode that was taken out due to low playability. Because of this, it felt like work that could have gone further into other parts of the game went to a mode that got disabled. While the developers of that game and Zero Company are indeed different, the core focus makes sense in this genre. Instead, it’s more likely to see singleplayer DLC in the future than any sort of multiplayer.
Star Wars Zero Company is just under a month away from releasing. However, with the massive series venturing into a more niche genre, it’s sure to bring more focus to it. Just be ready to take on your enemies with a squad of AI teammates and try different strategies during a vital era of the Clone Wars.
