{
  "id": 4962926,
  "title": "Star Wars Zero Company Was Originally Pitched as a Titanfall Universe Game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/star-wars-zero-company-was-originally-pitched-as-a-titanfall-universe",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-01T23:12:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/star-wars-zero-company-was-originally-pitched-as-a-titanfall-universe-game"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Star Wars Zero Company gaming project was conceived as a tactics game, distinct from its eventual Star Wars identity. This surprising revelation was unearthed in a report by Game File's Stephen Totilo, who delved into the game's development. According to the documents analyzed, the project began with Director Greg Foertsch and studio co-founder Alison Kelly pitching the idea of a tactics game to Respawn Entertainment co-founder Vince Zampella. Zampella requested that Foertsch tailor the pitch to Respawn's IP, which initially meant the game would be connected to the Titanfall universe. However, Zampella ultimately dismissed the Titanfall universe concept, urging the team to develop the game using Star Wars intellectual property instead. Given Respawn's ownership of Star Wars games and their previous attempt at a Star Wars FPS, it's not surprising that Zero Company emerged. Despite furloughing most of its staff just weeks before launch due to financial issues, Star Wars Zero Company has since made a significant impact, receiving high praise and impressive player numbers on Steam.",
  "summary": "Star Wars Zero Company was originally pitched as a game in the Titanfall universe.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "Star Wars Zero Company Is the Andor Replacement No One Expected",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/star-wars-zero-company-is-the-andor-replacement-no-one-expected",
        "published": "2026-09-01T23:00:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}