Squadron 42

ShooterSimulatorAdventureJune 30, 2027

Take the role of a rookie UEE Navy combat pilot in a cinematic single-player epic adventure set in the Star Citizen universe. Battle in the stars and face-to-face as you seamlessly transition between dogfighting and ground combat. Serve aboard a massive Navy capital ship as your custom character interacts and builds relationships with a living, breathing crew. Cutting-edge performance capture brings unprecedented emotion and life to some of your favorite actors. Powered by StarEngine, Squadron 42 pushes gaming graphics and fidelity to the next level.

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Squadron 42Star CitizenCloud Imperium Games

Squadron 42 Finally Lands on Steam With New Trailer and Star-Studded Cast Reveal

After more than 14 years in development, Cloud Imperium Games has given Squadron 42 its most significant public milestone yet: a Steam store page. The Star Citizen single-player spinoff is now available to wishlist on Valve's platform, accompanied by a flashy new trailer that blends cinematics and gameplay footage. The announcement marks a rare and welcome sign of life for a game that has long tested the patience of backers and observers alike.

2d ago

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Squadron 42 Delayed to 2027 to Dodge GTA 6's Launch Spotlight

Cloud Imperium Games has announced that Squadron 42, the long-awaited single-player spin-off to Star Citizen, has been pushed back to Q2 2027. The delay is being made deliberately to sidestep the enormous media and consumer attention expected to surround the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. In the words of the studio's leadership, there is "no way" they want to launch into the "attention buzz saw of GTA 6," signaling a frank acknowledgment that competing for eyeballs against Rockstar's blockbuster would be a losing battle for even a highly anticipated title like Squadron 42.

Aug 29, 2026