Cloud Imperium Games has pushed the release window for Squadron 42 back to Q2 2027. The single-player spinoff set within the Star Citizen universe had previously targeted a 2026 launch, with studio leadership reaffirming that target late last year.
In a new blog post, Cloud Imperium Games CEO Chris Roberts explained that the scheduling shift stems from upcoming competition in the broader gaming market. Specifically, Roberts noted that Grand Theft Auto 6 is poised to absorb all player and media attention this fall, making a launch during that window impractical for the studio.
Quick Facts
- Game: Squadron 42
- Platform: PC
- Developer/Publisher: Cloud Imperium Games (CEO Chris Roberts)
- New Release Window: Q2 2027
- Previous Release Window: 2026
The studio opted to move the project to ensure the single-player campaign receives adequate visibility rather than launching directly against Rockstar Games' upcoming title.