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Squadron 42 Gains Steam Wishlist Page Ahead of Planned Q2 2027 Launch
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Core Development Milestone
On October 10, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) announced that the single-player component of *Star Citizen*, titled Squadron 42, now has an official Steam store page where players can add the title to their wishlists. The announcement included a new trailer and confirmed a release window in the second quarter of 2027 (April-June 2027). No exact launch date or price has been disclosed.
Background & Context
*Squadron 42* originated from the 2012 crowdfunding campaign that launched the broader *Star Citizen* universe. The campaign promised a 30-mission single-player campaign and has since expanded into a full-scale cinematic adventure. The title was originally slated for a 2016 release, later pushed to 2022, then to 2026 at CitizenCon, and finally moved to Q2 2027. Development has spanned roughly fourteen years, overlapping with the ongoing multiplayer component of *Star Citizen*. In May 2022 the *Star Citizen* project surpassed $1 billion in player-funded contributions; estimates place the *Squadron 42* budget at about $600 million.
Data & Statistics
- Development timeline: 14 years (2012-2026).
- Funding: >$1 billion for the overall project; approximately $600 million allocated to *Squadron 42*.
- Cast: Mark Hamill, Gary Oldman, Gillian Anderson, Henry Cavill, Andy Serkis, Ben Mendelsohn, Liam Cunningham, John Rhys-Davies, Mark Strong, Jonathan Bailey, Alix Wilton Regan, Damson Idris, Jane Perry.
- Gameplay scope: Space dogfights, on-foot combat, stealth missions, exploration of capital ships and stations, interactive cinematic sequences.
Official Statements & Responses
- CIG’s public communications clarified that backers who hold a pledge containing *Squadron 42* will retain access through their RSI accounts once the game ships; the new Steam page does not alter entitlement nor guarantee Steam keys for legacy supporters.
- Engineering resource notes indicated that many developers were reassigned to address patches for the *Star Citizen* MMO, slowing progress on the single-player campaign. The company plans to move those engineers back to *Squadron 42* after its release.
What’s Next
The Steam wishlist count will serve as a public gauge of community interest as the Q2 2027 window approaches. CIG has not announced any further milestones, such as a beta test or a definitive launch date, beyond the quarterly target. Players and backers are advised to monitor official CIG channels for updates on development progress and any potential adjustments to the schedule.