CitizenCon 2954 has wrapped, and with it comes over an hour of new footage for Squadron 42, the new single-player narrative space adventure set in the Star Citizen universe that is said to feature what developer Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) has described as action-packed space combat, grand cinematic storytelling, and incomparable scale and fidelity. The new game, which was originally expected to launch in 2014, is now intended to release in 2026, according to a press release that CIG shared today. A live gameplay reveal that features performances from several Hollywood stars, including Gary Oldman and Henry Cavill, can be found below.
Squadron 42 is a cinematic, single-player sci-fi adventure set in the universe of Star Citizen. Fight the good fight in an epic and immersive narrative full of action and intrigue; facing off against ruthless enemies in strategic FPS battles on foot and intense space combat from a cockpit. The epic space adventure will be experienced alongside a stunning all-star cast including Mark Hamill, Eleanor Tomlinson, Gary Oldman, John Rhys-Davies, Sophie Wu, Jonathan Bailey, and Henry Cavill.
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Join Discussion →OK, important question: Who is a bigger merchant of unfulfilled promises and vaporware? Chris Roberts or Elon Musk?
That's a tough one.
I sincerely hope, I really do, that they'll push out SQ42 in 2026. I've not followed nor played the game in any iteration, but it'd be nice to finally get something out the door after all this time. Might placate the supporters, maybe draw in new players. I think it likely won't vindicate Roberts, but at least there would be something on the plate.
I don't see it happening. It's just another drive for more people to push more money at them.
Exactly, I remember around 2015 there were people who swore SQ42 is feature ready and will come out in a few months as they promised.
At this point I'm so apathetic about it that I might not play it even if it comes out.
I'm not expecting much if Squadron 42 comes out at all. CIG has lost any credibility they might have had years ago.