Squadron 42 is the single-player campaign companion to Star Citizen, developed by Cloud Imperium Games. Originally announced in 2012 with an estimated 2014 release, the game has been delayed numerous times — missing windows in 2014, 2016, and 2020 before being shelved indefinitely. At CitizenCon 2024, CIG announced a 2026 release window, and Chris Roberts reiterated that target in December 2025, confirming the game is "fully playable" from start to finish and in its polish phase. However, CIG's content director Jared Huckaby has publicly stated "I don't know if we're going to make it." As of April 2026, no specific month or day has been set.
This question resolves Yes if Squadron 42 is available for purchase and download by the general public on any digital storefront (including but not limited to the RSI website, Steam, or Epic Games Store) on or before December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Early access, open beta, or any other form of release that requires payment and provides access to the full campaign counts. A closed beta limited to existing backers does not count. This question resolves No if the game has not been made commercially available to the general public by that date.
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