Steam does not require the EA app but does require an EA account link. EA confirms 21:9 and keyboard entry for some controller text; Steam currently marks the game Unsupported on Deck.
The Steam version does not require the EA app, but Steam still requires an EA account link and an internet connection. EA confirms 21:9 ultrawide support and says Xbox Series and PlayStation 5 controllers are mostly supported on PC, with a keyboard still required for some text. Steam currently marks the game Unsupported on Deck and says SteamOS is not supported.
Each answer has a narrow scope. EA does not promise that every handheld, controller-only setup, or aspect ratio has been tested.
PC support at a glance
Supported, conditional, and unsupported are not the same
The matrix keeps the EA app, account link, controller text entry, ultrawide, and Deck boundaries separate.
- 01Steam without EA appSupported · EA and Steam account linking still required
- 02Xbox / PS5 controllerMostly supported · some text needs a keyboard
- 03Control remappingSupported on PC
- 0421:9 ultrawideSupported · wider formats are not confirmed
- 05Steam DeckUnsupported · SteamOS is not supported
Read the route as text
- Steam without EA appSupported · EA and Steam account linking still required
- Xbox / PS5 controllerMostly supported · some text needs a keyboard
- Control remappingSupported on PC
- 21:9 ultrawideSupported · wider formats are not confirmed
- Steam DeckUnsupported · SteamOS is not supported
| Feature | Official launch status | Important boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Steam without EA app | Supported | EA calls the Steam build Steam native; Steam still requires EA/Steam accounts and account linking |
| Xbox Series controller on PC | Mostly supported | Some text input requires a keyboard |
| PlayStation 5 controller on PC | Mostly supported | Some text input requires a keyboard |
| Button remapping | Supported | PC supports controller and mouse/keyboard remapping |
| 21:9 ultrawide | Supported | EA confirms 21:9, not every wider format |
| Steam Deck | Unsupported | Steam's current compatibility record says SteamOS is not supported |
Steam Deck: current Unsupported status
EA's launch FAQ said Zero Company was not Steam Deck Verified at launch. The current Steam store record is more specific: it resolves the compatibility category to Unsupported and says SteamOS is not supported.
That store classification still does not provide a performance benchmark, battery estimate, or a supported workaround. Treat the current answer as incompatible with SteamOS rather than as a promise that a manual Windows installation will work.
The official PC requirements are also demanding for a handheld comparison: the minimum target lists a GTX 1080-class GPU, 16 GB RAM, and 1080p/30 on low. Those desktop specifications cannot be converted directly into a Deck frame-rate claim.
Controller support is not completely keyboard-free
EA says the PC version is mostly playable with Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 controllers. The exception is certain text input, which requires keyboard entry. EA does not identify every affected screen, so keep keyboard access available rather than planning on a completely controller-only setup.
Control buttons can be remapped on PC for both controller and mouse/keyboard. Console controls can also be remapped on PlayStation and Xbox. EA does not say that every interface element can be rebound, so a specific missing binding should be treated as a support issue rather than assumed to be intentional.
Ultrawide and Steam account boundary
EA explicitly confirms 21:9 ultrawide support. It does not make the same promise for 32:9, custom resolutions, or every cutscene presentation. If your requirement is wider than 21:9, the official answer stops short of confirming it.
Steam buyers do not need the EA app to launch the Steam-native version. That is an app requirement, not an account exemption: Steam lists an internet connection, an EA account, a Steam account, and EA–Steam account linking as requirements. EA Help also says downloads, updates, and platform-specific features may need internet access even though the campaign is single-player.
For CPU, GPU, memory, and storage targets, use the Zero Company system requirements. For reported launch problems, EA directs players to its official forum and troubleshooting support rather than an unofficial fix pack.
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QUICK ANSWERS
Questions players ask next
Is Star Wars Zero Company Steam Deck Verified?
Steam currently marks the game Unsupported on Steam Deck and states that SteamOS is not supported. EA's earlier FAQ only said it was not Verified at launch.
Does Zero Company support controllers on PC?
Mostly. Xbox Series and PlayStation 5 controllers are supported, but EA says some text input still requires a keyboard.
Does Zero Company support ultrawide monitors?
Yes. EA confirms 21:9 ultrawide support.
Does the Steam version require the EA app?
No. EA says the Steam release is Steam native and does not require the EA app, but Steam still lists an EA account, Steam account, internet connection, and account linking as requirements.
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