Verified answer
How many Operators can you have in Zero Company?
Officially documented mechanics, with version and uncertainty kept visible.
Keep the four roster rules separate
- HQ capacity
- Up to 20 Operators
- Starting roster
- A maximum of seven Operators
- Standard squad
- Up to four Operators
- Hawks deployment
- Required for story missions; skirmish missions allow any combination of Operators.
Mission exception
Certain missions can add controllable characters beyond the standard deployed squad limit. The Q&A also says Hawks is required for story missions, while skirmish missions permit any combination of Operators.
Sources and evidence
- Electronic Arts — Answering the Internet’s Biggest Questions about SWZC OFFICIAL Version: Official pre-launch Q&A, 2026-07-21 Verified: 2026-08-27