When was Squadron 42 released?

Squadron 42 was released on December 31, 2026.

What platforms is Squadron 42 available on?

Squadron 42 is available on PC (Microsoft Windows).

Who developed Squadron 42?

Squadron 42 was developed by Cloud Imperium Games Corporation.

Squadron 42

About

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.

Storyline

The story begins during the Events of Vega II in 2945. The player is a rookie pilot joining and flying with the UEE Navy's celebrated 42nd Squadron. At some point the player will serve on board the UEES Stanton which is assigned to the 5th Fleet, 87th Battlegroup in the Odin system. The player is thrown into a hazardous campaign to combat a sinister pirate threat, battling on the front lines of an interstellar conflict between some of the most dangerous factions in the universe.

News

Star Citizen's Squadron 42 Delayed Yet Again To, Er, Avoid GTA 6 - Kotaku

Kotaku · 8/28/2026

Star Citizen Spinoff Squadron 42 Delayed to 2027, Dev Insists It's Because of GTA 6 - IGN

IGN · 8/27/2026

Star Citizen's single-player component is in the 'closing stages' of development according to Chris Roberts, as rumours of another Squadron 42 delay circulate - PC Gamer

PC Gamer · 5/31/2026