Captain Rex Makes Surprise Appearance in Final Star Wars Zero Company Trailer
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Polygon reports that the final trailer for Star Wars Zero Company features a surprise cameo by fan favorite Captain Rex ahead of the game's August 27 release.
Polygon reports that the final pre-launch trailer for Star Wars Zero Company has sent the community into a frenzy thanks to a blink and you will miss it cameo by Captain Rex. The beloved clone captain appears briefly in his iconic armor at the end of the footage, confirming his presence in the upcoming turn based tactics game. While voice actor Dee Bradley Baker was already confirmed to voice a different clone named Trick in the stacked cast, this quick reveal opens up plenty of questions about how large a role Rex and other heavy hitters like Anakin Skywalker will play when the game launches next week.
Developed by Bit Reactor and published by Electronic Arts, the game is leaning hard into squad based strategy. Early previews comparing the title to XCOM have generated serious excitement across streaming and community circles for players looking for a more tactical spin on the franchise. You can grab it on August 27 for $49.99 on PC or $59.99 on current gen consoles, giving strategy fans a fresh sandbox to dive into.
For players juggling multiple platforms and tight gaming budgets, a polished tactics game at a slightly lower entry point on PC is a welcome sight. As the digital library grows, seeing developers experiment with different genres inside major intellectual properties keeps the ecosystem interesting. We will have to wait for release day to see how deeply integrated these legacy characters really are in the campaign.
Tags: Star Wars Zero Company, Strategy Games, EA, Polygon, PC Gaming
Original article: Polygon