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	=== Co-op ===		=== Co-op ===
	Squadron 42 was announced with Drop in / Drop out co-op play during the original Kickstarter.<ref name=":5">[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cig/star-citizen Star Citizen], kickstarter.com, April 7 2013</ref> However instead of having a whole co-operative campaign, specific story missions will become playable in co-op after having been completed solo.<ref name=":3">[https://youtu.be/fS6FpCpt5m4?si=6B3ceBEd6ANdhJiN&t=2005 Star Citizen: Reverse the Verse LIVE - Squadron 42 Q&A], Star Citizen, Youtube, Jan 27, 2018</ref>		Squadron 42 was announced with Drop in / Drop out co-op play during the original Kickstarter.<ref name=":5">[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cig/star-citizen Star Citizen], kickstarter.com, April 7 2013</ref> However instead of having a whole co-operative campaign, specific story missions will become playable in co-op after having been completed solo.<ref name=":3">[https://youtu.be/fS6FpCpt5m4?si=6B3ceBEd6ANdhJiN&t=2005 Star Citizen: Reverse the Verse LIVE - Squadron 42 Q&A], Star Citizen, Youtube, Jan 27, 2018</ref> Co-op is no longer planned to be in Squadron 42 and was dropped long ago.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbCRlAhBXTY&t=1110s tenpoundfortytwo - SQ42 Town Hall Infodump], tenpoundfortytwo, Youtube, Oct 11, 2026 </ref>

	==Cast==		==Cast==
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	''Squadron 42'' was originally planned to be followed by two episodes.<ref>"[...] [https://content.yudu.com/web/69r/0A44aiu/MCV974Jan22/html/index.html?page=18&origin=reader by that time we'll be developing the sequel and sequels for Squadron 42]", "Star Citizen, its five year mission", MCV/DEVELOP, January 2022 issue, page 18</ref><ref name=":0" /> Each episode will be the equivalent of a large AAA game campaign.<ref name=":0">[https://youtu.be/OXpx2C6rFAc?feature=shared&t=127 10 for the Chairman: Episode 59 (2015.04.06]), Star Citizen, YouTube, 7 april 2015</ref>		''Squadron 42'' was originally planned to be followed by two episodes.<ref>"[...] [https://content.yudu.com/web/69r/0A44aiu/MCV974Jan22/html/index.html?page=18&origin=reader by that time we'll be developing the sequel and sequels for Squadron 42]", "Star Citizen, its five year mission", MCV/DEVELOP, January 2022 issue, page 18</ref><ref name=":0" /> Each episode will be the equivalent of a large AAA game campaign.<ref name=":0">[https://youtu.be/OXpx2C6rFAc?feature=shared&t=127 10 for the Chairman: Episode 59 (2015.04.06]), Star Citizen, YouTube, 7 april 2015</ref>

	* During the Squadron 42 event that happened on October 9, 2026 the developers mentioned that once Squadron 42 releases they will put their effort into getting Star Citizen 1.0 out as soon as possible. They also mentioned that they aren't gonna be working on an episode 2 right away but are still thinking about it.		* During the [[StarCitizen:Squadron 42 playtest\|Squadron 42 event]] that happened on October 9, 2026 the developers mentioned that once Squadron 42 releases they will put their effort into getting [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Release 1.0\|Star Citizen 1.0]] out as soon as possible. They also mentioned that they aren't gonna be working on an episode 2 right away but are still thinking about it.

	*''Squadron 42'' Episode Two is entitled [[StarCitizen:Behind Enemy Lines]], it was to be made available for free upon release to original and veteran backers who pledged before the $6 million mark but was extended to be made available to everyone who pledged before July 6, 2013. It is the Squadron 42 Mission Disk.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13070-A-New-Record-300i-Clarifications\|text=A New Record & 300i Clarifications\|accessdate=2013-05-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/12811-55-Million-On-To-The-Stars\|text=At six million you’ll launch the game with 100 systems, a full orchestral score and a free copy of the first Squadron 42 mission disk, Behind Enemy Lines.\|accessdate=2012-09-19}}</ref>		*''Squadron 42'' Episode Two is entitled [[StarCitizen:Behind Enemy Lines]], it was to be made available for free upon release to original and veteran backers who pledged before the $6 million mark but was extended to be made available to everyone who pledged before July 6, 2013. It is the Squadron 42 Mission Disk.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13070-A-New-Record-300i-Clarifications\|text=A New Record & 300i Clarifications\|accessdate=2013-05-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/12811-55-Million-On-To-The-Stars\|text=At six million you’ll launch the game with 100 systems, a full orchestral score and a free copy of the first Squadron 42 mission disk, Behind Enemy Lines.\|accessdate=2012-09-19}}</ref>

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	=== Co-op ===		=== Co-op ===
	Squadron 42 was announced with Drop in / Drop out co-op play during the original Kickstarter.<ref>[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cig/star-citizen Star Citizen], kickstarter.com, April 7 2013</ref> However instead of having a whole co-operative campaign, specific story missions will become playable in co-op after having been completed solo.<ref name=":3">[https://youtu.be/fS6FpCpt5m4?si=6B3ceBEd6ANdhJiN&t=2005 Star Citizen: Reverse the Verse LIVE - Squadron 42 Q&A], Star Citizen, Youtube, Jan 27, 2018</ref>		Squadron 42 was announced with Drop in / Drop out co-op play during the original Kickstarter.<ref name=":5">[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cig/star-citizen Star Citizen], kickstarter.com, April 7 2013</ref> However instead of having a whole co-operative campaign, specific story missions will become playable in co-op after having been completed solo.<ref name=":3">[https://youtu.be/fS6FpCpt5m4?si=6B3ceBEd6ANdhJiN&t=2005 Star Citizen: Reverse the Verse LIVE - Squadron 42 Q&A], Star Citizen, Youtube, Jan 27, 2018</ref>

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	''SQ42'' was announced {{Years or months ago\|2012\|10}} on October 10th 2012 together with ''Star Citizen'' and the launch of a [[StarCitizen:crowdfunding campaign]].		''SQ42'' was announced {{Years or months ago\|2012\|10}} on October 10th 2012 together with ''Star Citizen'' and the launch of a [[StarCitizen:crowdfunding campaign]].

	The original concept called for missions set inside the ''Star Citizen'' game that would allow new players to get their feet wet, learn how to fly, and earn some credits so that they would be properly prepared by the time they entered the multiplayer universe. Depending on how well a player completed this narrative-driven introductory element, they would be released into the ''Star Citizen'' universe as a civilian with commensurate skills and resources in the form of in-game connections and reputation, credits, and whatever ship(s) they pledged for, etc. However, with the massive growth and community encouragement to expand the project from its relatively humble beginnings, CIG decided to spin off the module into a much more significant and larger standalone single-player game, complete with extensive performance capture of a starcast, face rigs, and so forth.<ref name=":2" />		The original concept, a Wing Commander style single player mode for Star Citizen, playable offline if players want<ref name=":5" />, called for missions set inside the ''Star Citizen'' game that would allow new players to get their feet wet, learn how to fly, and earn some credits so that they would be properly prepared by the time they entered the multiplayer universe. Depending on how well a player completed this narrative-driven introductory element, they would be released into the ''Star Citizen'' universe as a civilian with commensurate skills and resources in the form of in-game connections and reputation, credits, and whatever ship(s) they pledged for, etc. However, with the massive growth and community encouragement to expand the project from its relatively humble beginnings, CIG decided to spin off the module into a much more significant and larger standalone single-player game, complete with extensive performance capture of a starcast, face rigs, and so forth.<ref name=":2" />

	After the implementation of more [[StarCitizen:Stretch Goal\|stretch goals]] (the last stretch goal was achieved 2014-11-10) the [[StarCitizen:release date]] was subsequently postponed. In several interviews, [[StarCitizen:Chris Roberts\|Roberts]] revealed parts of the story.		After the implementation of more [[StarCitizen:Stretch Goal\|stretch goals]] (the last stretch goal was achieved 2014-11-10) the [[StarCitizen:release date]] was subsequently postponed. In several interviews, [[StarCitizen:Chris Roberts\|Roberts]] revealed parts of the story.

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	The game was sold together with ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' until the game "[[StarCitizen:Pledge Store\|pledge packages]]" were split on 2016-02-14.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15189-Package-Split-Information\|text=Package Split Information}}</ref>		The game was sold together with ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' until the game "[[StarCitizen:Pledge Store\|pledge packages]]" were split on 2016-02-14.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15189-Package-Split-Information\|text=Package Split Information}}</ref>

	On ~~September~~ 10 2026, 14 years to the day after the game's announcement, the game became available to wishlist on [[StarCitizen:Steam]].<ref>[https://store.steampowered.com/app/4045720/Squadron_42/ Squadron 42], steam</ref>		On October 10, 2026, 14 years to the day after the game's announcement, the game became available to wishlist on [[StarCitizen:Steam]]<ref>[https://store.steampowered.com/app/4045720/Squadron_42/ Squadron 42], steam</ref> and the [https://squadron42.com/account/wishlist RSI Website].

	=== Release date ===		=== Release date ===
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	=== Potential Sequels ===		=== Potential Sequels ===
	[[File:Star Citizen Original and Veterans Backers reward.png\|thumb\|The ''Squadron 42'' Mission Disk is Episode Two.]]		[[File:Star Citizen Original and Veterans Backers reward.png\|thumb\|The ''Squadron 42'' Mission Disk is Episode Two.]]
	''Squadron 42'' was originally planned to be followed by two episodes.<ref>"[...] [https://content.yudu.com/web/69r/0A44aiu/MCV974Jan22/html/index.html?page=18&origin=reader by that time we'll be developing the sequel and sequels for Squadron 42]", "Star Citizen, its five year mission", MCV/DEVELOP, January 2022 issue, page 18</ref><ref name=":0" /> Each episode will be the equivalent of a large AAA game campaign.<ref name=":0">[https://youtu.be/OXpx2C6rFAc?feature=shared&t=127 10 for the Chairman: Episode 59 (2015.04.06]), Star Citizen, YouTube, 7 april 2015</ref>		''Squadron 42'' was originally planned to be followed by two episodes.<ref>"[...] [https://content.yudu.com/web/69r/0A44aiu/MCV974Jan22/html/index.html?page=18&origin=reader by that time we'll be developing the sequel and sequels for Squadron 42]", "Star Citizen, its five year mission", MCV/DEVELOP, January 2022 issue, page 18</ref><ref name=":0" /> Each episode will be the equivalent of a large AAA game campaign.<ref name=":0">[https://youtu.be/OXpx2C6rFAc?feature=shared&t=127 10 for the Chairman: Episode 59 (2015.04.06]), Star Citizen, YouTube, 7 april 2015</ref>

			* During the Squadron 42 event that happened on October 9, 2026 the developers mentioned that once Squadron 42 releases they will put their effort into getting Star Citizen 1.0 out as soon as possible. They also mentioned that they aren't gonna be working on an episode 2 right away but are still thinking about it.

	*''Squadron 42'' Episode Two is entitled [[StarCitizen:Behind Enemy Lines]], it was to be made available for free upon release to original and veteran backers who pledged before the $6 million mark but was extended to be made available to everyone who pledged before July 6, 2013. It is the Squadron 42 Mission Disk.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13070-A-New-Record-300i-Clarifications\|text=A New Record & 300i Clarifications\|accessdate=2013-05-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/12811-55-Million-On-To-The-Stars\|text=At six million you’ll launch the game with 100 systems, a full orchestral score and a free copy of the first Squadron 42 mission disk, Behind Enemy Lines.\|accessdate=2012-09-19}}</ref>		*''Squadron 42'' Episode Two is entitled [[StarCitizen:Behind Enemy Lines]], it was to be made available for free upon release to original and veteran backers who pledged before the $6 million mark but was extended to be made available to everyone who pledged before July 6, 2013. It is the Squadron 42 Mission Disk.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13070-A-New-Record-300i-Clarifications\|text=A New Record & 300i Clarifications\|accessdate=2013-05-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/12811-55-Million-On-To-The-Stars\|text=At six million you’ll launch the game with 100 systems, a full orchestral score and a free copy of the first Squadron 42 mission disk, Behind Enemy Lines.\|accessdate=2012-09-19}}</ref>

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	\|title = Squadron 42		\|title = Squadron 42
	\|image = ~~Squadron42-logo~~.~~png~~		\|image = Poster Squadron 42.jpg
	\|label1 = Developer		\|label1 = Developer
	\|content1 = [[StarCitizen:Cloud Imperium Games]]		\|content1 = [[StarCitizen:Cloud Imperium Games]]
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			\|label12 = Steam
			\|content12 = [https://store.steampowered.com/app/4045720/Squadron_42/ Steam page]
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	'''''Squadron 42''''' is a crowdfunded single player space [[StarCitizen::Category:Video games\|video game]] developed by [[StarCitizen:Cloud Imperium Games]] and developed in parallel to the ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' MMO.<ref>[https://youtu.be/yLjk2UvfFRA 10 For the Chairman: Episode 67] from 2015-09-21; [http://scqa.info/?show=10FTC&episode=67&qid=7 Transcript by SCQA]		'''''Squadron 42''''' is a crowdfunded single player space [[StarCitizen::Category:Video games\|video game]] developed by [[StarCitizen:Cloud Imperium Games]] and developed in parallel to the ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' MMO.<ref>[https://youtu.be/yLjk2UvfFRA 10 For the Chairman: Episode 67] from 2015-09-21; [http://scqa.info/?show=10FTC&episode=67&qid=7 Transcript by SCQA]
	</ref> Some missions will be replayable in co-op.<ref name=":3" /> It is described as a cinematic narrative experience.<ref>[https://www.finitesolutions.co.uk/portfolio/cloud-imperium-games-screening-room/ Jared Huckaby description of Squadron 42, Finite Solutions video about the CIG screening room], , finitesolutions.co.uk, 25 september 2025, </ref> The latest release window ~~was~~ announced to be Q2 2027.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/21301-Letter-From-The-Chairman\|text=Letter from the Chairman\|accessdate=2026-08-27}}</ref>		</ref> Some missions will be replayable in co-op.<ref name=":3" /> It is described as a cinematic narrative experience.<ref>[https://www.finitesolutions.co.uk/portfolio/cloud-imperium-games-screening-room/ Jared Huckaby description of Squadron 42, Finite Solutions video about the CIG screening room], , finitesolutions.co.uk, 25 september 2025, </ref> The latest release window is announced to be Q2 2027.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/21301-Letter-From-The-Chairman\|text=Letter from the Chairman\|accessdate=2026-08-27}}</ref>

	== Story ==		== Story ==
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	*[[StarCitizen:Ian Duncan]] as the [[StarCitizen:Player characters\|Player character]]		*[[StarCitizen:Ian Duncan]] as the [[StarCitizen:Player characters\|Player character]]
	*Henry Cavill as [[StarCitizen:Ryan Enright]]		*Henry Cavill as [[StarCitizen:Ryan Enright]]
			[[File:Squadron_42_cast.png\|thumb\|center\|662x662px\|<div style="text-align:center;">[[Steve Colton]] — [[StarCitizen:Ernst Bishop]] — [[StarCitizen:Rachel MacLaren]] — [[StarCitizen:Ryan Enright]] — [[StarCitizen:Cal Mason]]</div>]]
	== Development ==		== Development ==
	[[File:Squadron_42_poster.jpg\|thumb\|''Squadron 42'' poster concept by [[Rob McKinnon]] <small>(No, it's not fan made)</small>]]		[[File:Squadron_42_poster.jpg\|thumb\|Old ''Squadron 42'' poster concept by [[Rob McKinnon]] <small>(No, it's not fan made)</small>]]
	''SQ42'' was announced {{Years or months ago\|2012\|10}} on October 10th 2012 together with ''Star Citizen'' and the launch of a [[StarCitizen:crowdfunding campaign]].		''SQ42'' was announced {{Years or months ago\|2012\|10}} on October 10th 2012 together with ''Star Citizen'' and the launch of a [[StarCitizen:crowdfunding campaign]].

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	The game was sold together with ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' until the game "[[StarCitizen:Pledge Store\|pledge packages]]" were split on 2016-02-14.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15189-Package-Split-Information\|text=Package Split Information}}</ref>		The game was sold together with ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' until the game "[[StarCitizen:Pledge Store\|pledge packages]]" were split on 2016-02-14.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15189-Package-Split-Information\|text=Package Split Information}}</ref>

			On September 10 2026, 14 years to the day after the game's announcement, the game became available to wishlist on [[StarCitizen:Steam]].<ref>[https://store.steampowered.com/app/4045720/Squadron_42/ Squadron 42], steam</ref>

	=== Release date ===		=== Release date ===
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	==Squadron 42 Soundtrack==		==Squadron 42 Soundtrack==
	{{Main\|~~Music~~}}		{{Main\|Squadron 42 Soundtrack}}
	''Squadron 42''<nowiki/>'s soundtrack, composed by [[StarCitizen:Geoff Zanelli]], is not yet available, however some tracks have been publicly shared.<ref>[http://www.geoffzanelli.com/projects/star-citizen/ Geoff Zanelli's Website]</ref>		''Squadron 42''<nowiki/>'s soundtrack, composed by [[StarCitizen:Geoff Zanelli]], is not yet available, however some tracks have been publicly shared.<ref>[http://www.geoffzanelli.com/projects/star-citizen/ Geoff Zanelli's Website]</ref>

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	== Platforms ==		== Platforms ==
	''Squadron 42'' will be available for Windows, and [[StarCitizen:Linux]] support is expected since it is planned for ''Star Citizen''.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14874-10-For-The-Chairman\|text=10 for the chairman, episode 62, question 10\|accessdate=2015-08-03}}</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53Iy5Dv-5dw&t=1327s PAX East 2014 Panel - "The (Incredible) Future of PC Gaming"], [[StarCitizen:Chris Roberts]] at Pax East 2014, PC Gamer on YouTube, 12 Apr 2014</ref>		''Squadron 42'' will be available for Windows, and [[StarCitizen:Linux]] support is expected since it is planned for ''Star Citizen''.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14874-10-For-The-Chairman\|text=10 for the chairman, episode 62, question 10\|accessdate=2015-08-03}}</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53Iy5Dv-5dw&t=1327s PAX East 2014 Panel - "The (Incredible) Future of PC Gaming"], [[StarCitizen:Chris Roberts]] at Pax East 2014, PC Gamer on YouTube, 12 Apr 2014</ref> It's available on [[StarCitizen:Steam]].<ref>[https://store.steampowered.com/app/4045720/Squadron_42/ Squadron 42], steam</ref>

	== Quotes ==		== Quotes ==
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	*The ''Squadron 42'' story was loosely sketched out during the Kickstarter, and didn't finalize until 6 months after.<ref>[https://as.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/3jsdoe/atlas_defense_industries_at_dragon_con_2015_live/ Dragon Con 2015 Q&A], fan report, reddit, 2015</ref>		*The ''Squadron 42'' story was loosely sketched out during the Kickstarter, and didn't finalize until 6 months after.<ref>[https://as.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/3jsdoe/atlas_defense_industries_at_dragon_con_2015_live/ Dragon Con 2015 Q&A], fan report, reddit, 2015</ref>
	*The shoot at [[StarCitizen:The Imaginarium]] took place from April to mid July 2024.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlVqQ8nhdQ4 Star Citizen Live: Narrative History], Star Citizen, YouTube, 2 August 2024</ref>		*The shoot at [[StarCitizen:The Imaginarium]] took place from April to mid July 2024.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlVqQ8nhdQ4 Star Citizen Live: Narrative History], Star Citizen, YouTube, 2 August 2024</ref>

			== External links ==

			* [https://store.steampowered.com/app/4045720/Squadron_42/ Squadron 42 on Steam]
			* [https://www.youtube.com/@Squadron42/featured Squadron 42 Youtube]
			* [https://x.com/squadron_42 Squadron 42 Twitter]
			* [https://www.instagram.com/squadron42/ Squadron 42 Instagram]
			* [https://www.facebook.com/Squad42 Squadron 42 Facebook]

	==See also==		==See also==
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	*[[StarCitizen:Squadron 42: I Held The Line]]		*[[StarCitizen:Squadron 42: I Held The Line]]
	*{{Link RSI\|url=squadron42\|text=Squadron42 - Answer the Call}}		*{{Link RSI\|url=squadron42\|text=Squadron42 - Answer the Call}}
	*[[StarCitizen:wikipedia:Star_Citizen#Squadron_42\|Squadron 42 on Wikipedia]]
	*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5194726/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Squadron 42 on IMDb]
	*{{Link RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16792-Squadron-42-Monthly-Report-September-20182\|text=Squadron 42 Monthly Report: September 2018}}		*{{Link RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16792-Squadron-42-Monthly-Report-September-20182\|text=Squadron 42 Monthly Report: September 2018}}
			*[[StarCitizen:Virtual reality\|VR]]
	==References==		==References==
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	'''''Squadron 42''''' is a crowdfunded single player space [[StarCitizen::Category:Video games\|video game]] developed by [[StarCitizen:Cloud Imperium Games]] and developed in parallel to the ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' MMO.<ref>[https://youtu.be/yLjk2UvfFRA 10 For the Chairman: Episode 67] from 2015-09-21; [http://scqa.info/?show=10FTC&episode=67&qid=7 Transcript by SCQA]		'''''Squadron 42''''' is a crowdfunded single player space [[StarCitizen::Category:Video games\|video game]] developed by [[StarCitizen:Cloud Imperium Games]] and developed in parallel to the ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' MMO.<ref>[https://youtu.be/yLjk2UvfFRA 10 For the Chairman: Episode 67] from 2015-09-21; [http://scqa.info/?show=10FTC&episode=67&qid=7 Transcript by SCQA]
	</ref> Some missions will be replayable in co-op.<ref name=":3" /> It is described as a cinematic narrative experience.<ref>[https://www.finitesolutions.co.uk/portfolio/cloud-imperium-games-screening-room/ Jared Huckaby description of Squadron 42, Finite Solutions video about the CIG screening room], , finitesolutions.co.uk, 25 september 2025, </ref> The latest release window was announced to be Q2 2027.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/21301-Letter-From-The-Chairman\|text=Letter from the Chairman\|accessdate=2026-08-27}}</ref>		</ref> Some missions will be replayable in co-op.<ref name=":3" /> It is described as a cinematic narrative experience.<ref>[https://www.finitesolutions.co.uk/portfolio/cloud-imperium-games-screening-room/ Jared Huckaby description of Squadron 42, Finite Solutions video about the CIG screening room], , finitesolutions.co.uk, 25 september 2025, </ref> The latest release window was announced to be Q2 2027.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/21301-Letter-From-The-Chairman\|text=Letter from the Chairman\|accessdate=2026-08-27}}</ref>

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	'''''Squadron 42''''' is a crowdfunded single player space [[StarCitizen::Category:Video games\|video game]] developed by [[StarCitizen:Cloud Imperium Games]] and developed in parallel to the ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' MMO.<ref>[https://youtu.be/yLjk2UvfFRA 10 For the Chairman: Episode 67] from 2015-09-21; [http://scqa.info/?show=10FTC&episode=67&qid=7 Transcript by SCQA]		'''''Squadron 42''''' is a crowdfunded single player space [[StarCitizen::Category:Video games\|video game]] developed by [[StarCitizen:Cloud Imperium Games]] and developed in parallel to the ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' MMO.<ref>[https://youtu.be/yLjk2UvfFRA 10 For the Chairman: Episode 67] from 2015-09-21; [http://scqa.info/?show=10FTC&episode=67&qid=7 Transcript by SCQA]
	</ref> Some missions will be replayable in co-op.<ref name=":3" /> It is described as a cinematic narrative experience.<ref>[https://www.finitesolutions.co.uk/portfolio/cloud-imperium-games-screening-room/ Jared Huckaby description of Squadron 42, Finite Solutions video about the CIG screening room], , finitesolutions.co.uk, 25 september 2025, </ref> The latest release ~~windows~~ was announced to be Q2 2027.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/21301-Letter-From-The-Chairman\|text=Letter from the Chairman\|accessdate=2026-08-27}}</ref>		</ref> Some missions will be replayable in co-op.<ref name=":3" /> It is described as a cinematic narrative experience.<ref>[https://www.finitesolutions.co.uk/portfolio/cloud-imperium-games-screening-room/ Jared Huckaby description of Squadron 42, Finite Solutions video about the CIG screening room], , finitesolutions.co.uk, 25 september 2025, </ref> The latest release window was announced to be Q2 2027.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/21301-Letter-From-The-Chairman\|text=Letter from the Chairman\|accessdate=2026-08-27}}</ref>

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	</ref> and for Christmas 2019, including known locations from the Vertical Slice.<ref>[https://youtu.be/_aCE7gxQOVY Squadron 42: 2019 Visual Teaser] (2019-12-25), acc. 2022-10-22</ref> In 2020, CIG started a YouTube series called '[[StarCitizen:The Briefing Room]]', which discussed aspects of Squadron 42, but wasn't continued after one episode.<ref>[https://youtu.be/y-uR8lJFbMY Squadron 42: The Briefing Room - Episode 1] (2020-10-10), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/dO-fWiYJ1I4 SQ42 Update & The Briefing Room Introduction] (2020-10-10), acc. 2022-10-22</ref> In a Letter from the Chairman, Roberts reiterated that 'it is too early to discuss release or finish dates on ''Squadron 42'' and stated 'I am not willing to compromise the development of a game I believe in with all my heart and soul, and I feel it would be a huge disservice to all the team members that have poured so much love and hard work into ''Squadron 42'' if we rushed it out or cut corners to put it in the hands of everyone who is clamoring for it.'<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17936-Letter-From-The-Chairman\|text=Letter from the Chairman (2020-12-23)\|accessdate=2022-10-22}}</ref> Roberts discusssed in a live panel on [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2022]] that co-developement with the [[StarCitizen:Persistent Universe]] and ''Squadron 42'' continued, without giving any details.<ref>CitizenCon 2952 (via Twitch VOD, the panel starts at [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1618590737?t=03h33m05s 03:33:05] ), acc. 2022-10-08</ref> In the same week, a 9-minute-long video allegedly from ''Squadron 42'' appeared on YouTube, including shots from a battle between [[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth\|UEE]] and [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] ships, figures from SQ 42, [[StarCitizen:Ships\|spaceship]] interiors, and some (known) locations.		</ref> and for Christmas 2019, including known locations from the Vertical Slice.<ref>[https://youtu.be/_aCE7gxQOVY Squadron 42: 2019 Visual Teaser] (2019-12-25), acc. 2022-10-22</ref> In 2020, CIG started a YouTube series called '[[StarCitizen:The Briefing Room]]', which discussed aspects of Squadron 42, but wasn't continued after one episode.<ref>[https://youtu.be/y-uR8lJFbMY Squadron 42: The Briefing Room - Episode 1] (2020-10-10), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/dO-fWiYJ1I4 SQ42 Update & The Briefing Room Introduction] (2020-10-10), acc. 2022-10-22</ref> In a Letter from the Chairman, Roberts reiterated that 'it is too early to discuss release or finish dates on ''Squadron 42'' and stated 'I am not willing to compromise the development of a game I believe in with all my heart and soul, and I feel it would be a huge disservice to all the team members that have poured so much love and hard work into ''Squadron 42'' if we rushed it out or cut corners to put it in the hands of everyone who is clamoring for it.'<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17936-Letter-From-The-Chairman\|text=Letter from the Chairman (2020-12-23)\|accessdate=2022-10-22}}</ref> Roberts discusssed in a live panel on [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2022]] that co-developement with the [[StarCitizen:Persistent Universe]] and ''Squadron 42'' continued, without giving any details.<ref>CitizenCon 2952 (via Twitch VOD, the panel starts at [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1618590737?t=03h33m05s 03:33:05] ), acc. 2022-10-08</ref> In the same week, a 9-minute-long video allegedly from ''Squadron 42'' appeared on YouTube, including shots from a battle between [[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth\|UEE]] and [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] ships, figures from SQ 42, [[StarCitizen:Ships\|spaceship]] interiors, and some (known) locations.

	it was sold together with ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' until the game "[[StarCitizen:Pledge Store\|pledge packages]]" were split on 2016-02-14.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15189-Package-Split-Information\|text=Package Split Information}}</ref>		The game was sold together with ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' until the game "[[StarCitizen:Pledge Store\|pledge packages]]" were split on 2016-02-14.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15189-Package-Split-Information\|text=Package Split Information}}</ref>

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	''Squadron 42'' was announced as feature complete at CitizenCon on October 22, 2023.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19453-Squadron-42-I-Held-The-Line\|accessdate=2023-10-22}}</ref> During [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2024]], the release date was announced to be 2026.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3eHBhHsrm4 <nowiki>CitizenCon 2954: Day One [Full Broadcast]</nowiki>], Star Citizen, YouTube, 2024-10-19</ref> The [[StarCitizen::Category:Financials\|CIG financials]] for the year ended 2024 name ''Squadron 42'' as the "nearest term priority, with a targeted release in 2026, followed by the 1.0 multiplayer version of Star Citizen thereafter."<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xu-x6HfbxNJKAQ63uy7z6YehxqfO1lpH/view Cloud Imperium Games Limited, Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024], UK companies house, 20 Aug 2025</ref> The December 2025 newsletter maintains the 2026 release date.<ref>[https://mailchi.mp/cloudimperiumgames/squadron-42-newsletter-en-12182025?e=9753091845 Squadron 42 Newsletter], 18 December 2025</ref> In May 2026 Chris Roberts said that the plan is for the end of 2026 but he can't 100% guarantee it, citing "a certain thing in the industry that we, like everyone else, we have to pay attention to", understood by most as referring to the release of G''rand Theft Auto VI'' in November.<ref name=":4">[https://thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/star-citizen-chris-roberts-interview/ Is Star Citizen a Real Videogame?], interview with Chris Roberts, thisweekinvideogames.com, May 6 2026</ref> The June 2026 SQ42 newsletter maintained the 2026 release date.<ref>[https://mailchi.mp/cloudimperiumgames/squadron-42-newsletter-en-6302026?e=9753091845 Squadron 42 newsletter], 30 June 2026</ref> At the end of August 2026 Chris Roberts announced in his letter from the Chairman that Squadron 42 was supposed to release at IAE of 2026 but will now release in Q2 of 2027 as to not launch it into the attention buzz saw of ~~GTA6~~.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/21301-Letter-From-The-Chairman\|text=Letter from the Chairman\|accessdate=2026-09-01}}</ref>		''Squadron 42'' was announced as feature complete at CitizenCon on October 22, 2023.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19453-Squadron-42-I-Held-The-Line\|accessdate=2023-10-22}}</ref> During [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2024]], the release date was announced to be 2026.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3eHBhHsrm4 <nowiki>CitizenCon 2954: Day One [Full Broadcast]</nowiki>], Star Citizen, YouTube, 2024-10-19</ref> The [[StarCitizen::Category:Financials\|CIG financials]] for the year ended 2024 name ''Squadron 42'' as the "nearest term priority, with a targeted release in 2026, followed by the 1.0 multiplayer version of Star Citizen thereafter."<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xu-x6HfbxNJKAQ63uy7z6YehxqfO1lpH/view Cloud Imperium Games Limited, Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024], UK companies house, 20 Aug 2025</ref> The December 2025 newsletter maintains the 2026 release date.<ref>[https://mailchi.mp/cloudimperiumgames/squadron-42-newsletter-en-12182025?e=9753091845 Squadron 42 Newsletter], 18 December 2025</ref> In May 2026 Chris Roberts said that the plan is for the end of 2026 but he can't 100% guarantee it, citing "a certain thing in the industry that we, like everyone else, we have to pay attention to", understood by most as referring to the release of G''rand Theft Auto VI'' in November.<ref name=":4">[https://thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/star-citizen-chris-roberts-interview/ Is Star Citizen a Real Videogame?], interview with Chris Roberts, thisweekinvideogames.com, May 6 2026</ref> The June 2026 SQ42 newsletter maintained the 2026 release date.<ref>[https://mailchi.mp/cloudimperiumgames/squadron-42-newsletter-en-6302026?e=9753091845 Squadron 42 newsletter], 30 June 2026</ref> At the end of August 2026 Chris Roberts announced in his letter from the Chairman that Squadron 42 was supposed to release at IAE of 2026 but will now release in Q2 of 2027, as to not launch it "into the attention buzz saw" of Rockstar Games' own Q4 release of their much-anticipated title, ''Grand Theft Auto VI''.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/21301-Letter-From-The-Chairman\|text=Letter from the Chairman\|accessdate=2026-09-01}}</ref>

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	it was sold together with ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' until the game "[[StarCitizen:Pledge Store\|pledge packages]]" were split on 2016-02-14.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15189-Package-Split-Information\|text=Package Split Information}}</ref>		it was sold together with ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' until the game "[[StarCitizen:Pledge Store\|pledge packages]]" were split on 2016-02-14.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15189-Package-Split-Information\|text=Package Split Information}}</ref>

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	''Squadron 42'' was announced as feature complete at CitizenCon on October 22, 2023.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19453-Squadron-42-I-Held-The-Line\|accessdate=2023-10-22}}</ref> During [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2024]], the release date was announced to be 2026.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3eHBhHsrm4 <nowiki>CitizenCon 2954: Day One [Full Broadcast]</nowiki>], Star Citizen, YouTube, 2024-10-19</ref> The [[StarCitizen::Category:Financials\|CIG financials]] for the year ended 2024 name ''Squadron 42'' as the "nearest term priority, with a targeted release in 2026, followed by the 1.0 multiplayer version of Star Citizen thereafter."<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xu-x6HfbxNJKAQ63uy7z6YehxqfO1lpH/view Cloud Imperium Games Limited, Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024], UK companies house, 20 Aug 2025</ref> The December 2025 newsletter maintains the 2026 release date.<ref>[https://mailchi.mp/cloudimperiumgames/squadron-42-newsletter-en-12182025?e=9753091845 Squadron 42 Newsletter], 18 December 2025</ref> In May 2026 Chris Roberts said that the plan is for the end of 2026 but he can't 100% guarantee it, citing "a certain thing in the industry that we, like everyone else, we have to pay attention to", understood by most as referring to the release of G''rand Theft Auto VI'' in November.<ref name=":4">[https://thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/star-citizen-chris-roberts-interview/ Is Star Citizen a Real Videogame?], interview with Chris Roberts, thisweekinvideogames.com, May 6 2026</ref> The June 2026 SQ42 newsletter maintained the 2026 release date.<ref>[https://mailchi.mp/cloudimperiumgames/squadron-42-newsletter-en-6302026?e=9753091845 Squadron 42 newsletter], 30 June 2026</ref>		''Squadron 42'' was announced as feature complete at CitizenCon on October 22, 2023.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19453-Squadron-42-I-Held-The-Line\|accessdate=2023-10-22}}</ref> During [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2024]], the release date was announced to be 2026.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3eHBhHsrm4 <nowiki>CitizenCon 2954: Day One [Full Broadcast]</nowiki>], Star Citizen, YouTube, 2024-10-19</ref> The [[StarCitizen::Category:Financials\|CIG financials]] for the year ended 2024 name ''Squadron 42'' as the "nearest term priority, with a targeted release in 2026, followed by the 1.0 multiplayer version of Star Citizen thereafter."<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xu-x6HfbxNJKAQ63uy7z6YehxqfO1lpH/view Cloud Imperium Games Limited, Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024], UK companies house, 20 Aug 2025</ref> The December 2025 newsletter maintains the 2026 release date.<ref>[https://mailchi.mp/cloudimperiumgames/squadron-42-newsletter-en-12182025?e=9753091845 Squadron 42 Newsletter], 18 December 2025</ref> In May 2026 Chris Roberts said that the plan is for the end of 2026 but he can't 100% guarantee it, citing "a certain thing in the industry that we, like everyone else, we have to pay attention to", understood by most as referring to the release of G''rand Theft Auto VI'' in November.<ref name=":4">[https://thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/star-citizen-chris-roberts-interview/ Is Star Citizen a Real Videogame?], interview with Chris Roberts, thisweekinvideogames.com, May 6 2026</ref> The June 2026 SQ42 newsletter maintained the 2026 release date.<ref>[https://mailchi.mp/cloudimperiumgames/squadron-42-newsletter-en-6302026?e=9753091845 Squadron 42 newsletter], 30 June 2026</ref> At the end of August 2026 Chris Roberts announced in his letter from the Chairman that Squadron 42 was supposed to release at IAE of 2026 but will now release in Q2 of 2027 as to not launch it into the attention buzz saw of GTA6.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/21301-Letter-From-The-Chairman\|text=Letter from the Chairman\|accessdate=2026-09-01}}</ref>



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	'''''Squadron 42''''' is a crowdfunded single player space [[StarCitizen::Category:Video games\|video game]] developed by [[StarCitizen:Cloud Imperium Games]] and developed in parallel to the ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' MMO.<ref>[https://youtu.be/yLjk2UvfFRA 10 For the Chairman: Episode 67] from 2015-09-21; [http://scqa.info/?show=10FTC&episode=67&qid=7 Transcript by SCQA]		'''''Squadron 42''''' is a crowdfunded single player space [[StarCitizen::Category:Video games\|video game]] developed by [[StarCitizen:Cloud Imperium Games]] and developed in parallel to the ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' MMO.<ref>[https://youtu.be/yLjk2UvfFRA 10 For the Chairman: Episode 67] from 2015-09-21; [http://scqa.info/?show=10FTC&episode=67&qid=7 Transcript by SCQA]
	</ref> Some missions will be replayable in co-op.<ref name=":3" /> It is described as a cinematic narrative experience.<ref>[https://www.finitesolutions.co.uk/portfolio/cloud-imperium-games-screening-room/ Jared Huckaby description of Squadron 42, Finite Solutions video about the CIG screening room], , finitesolutions.co.uk, 25 september 2025, </ref> ~~It is planned~~ to ~~release in 2026 but not 100% guaranteed~~.<ref ~~name~~=":4" /><ref ~~name=":1" /~~>		</ref> Some missions will be replayable in co-op.<ref name=":3" /> It is described as a cinematic narrative experience.<ref>[https://www.finitesolutions.co.uk/portfolio/cloud-imperium-games-screening-room/ Jared Huckaby description of Squadron 42, Finite Solutions video about the CIG screening room], , finitesolutions.co.uk, 25 september 2025, </ref> The latest release windows was announced to be Q2 2027.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/21301-Letter-From-The-Chairman\|text=Letter from the Chairman\|accessdate=2026-08-27}}</ref>

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	'''''Squadron 42''''' is a crowdfunded single player space [[StarCitizen::Category:Video games\|video game]] developed by [[StarCitizen:Cloud Imperium Games]] and developed in parallel to the ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' MMO.<ref>[https://youtu.be/yLjk2UvfFRA 10 For the Chairman: Episode 67] from 2015-09-21; [http://scqa.info/?show=10FTC&episode=67&qid=7 Transcript by SCQA]		'''''Squadron 42''''' is a crowdfunded single player space [[StarCitizen::Category:Video games\|video game]] developed by [[StarCitizen:Cloud Imperium Games]] and developed in parallel to the ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' MMO.<ref>[https://youtu.be/yLjk2UvfFRA 10 For the Chairman: Episode 67] from 2015-09-21; [http://scqa.info/?show=10FTC&episode=67&qid=7 Transcript by SCQA]
	</ref> Some missions will be replayable in co-op.<ref name=":3" /> It is described as a cinematic narrative experience.<ref>[https://www.finitesolutions.co.uk/portfolio/cloud-imperium-games-screening-room/ Jared Huckaby description of Squadron 42, Finite Solutions video about the CIG screening room], , finitesolutions.co.uk, 25 september 2025, </ref> The latest release ~~windows~~ was announced to be Q2 2027.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/21301-Letter-From-The-Chairman\|text=Letter from the Chairman\|accessdate=2026-08-27}}</ref>		</ref> Some missions will be replayable in co-op.<ref name=":3" /> It is described as a cinematic narrative experience.<ref>[https://www.finitesolutions.co.uk/portfolio/cloud-imperium-games-screening-room/ Jared Huckaby description of Squadron 42, Finite Solutions video about the CIG screening room], , finitesolutions.co.uk, 25 september 2025, </ref> The latest release window was announced to be Q2 2027.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/21301-Letter-From-The-Chairman\|text=Letter from the Chairman\|accessdate=2026-08-27}}</ref>

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	</ref> and for Christmas 2019, including known locations from the Vertical Slice.<ref>[https://youtu.be/_aCE7gxQOVY Squadron 42: 2019 Visual Teaser] (2019-12-25), acc. 2022-10-22</ref> In 2020, CIG started a YouTube series called '[[StarCitizen:The Briefing Room]]', which discussed aspects of Squadron 42, but wasn't continued after one episode.<ref>[https://youtu.be/y-uR8lJFbMY Squadron 42: The Briefing Room - Episode 1] (2020-10-10), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/dO-fWiYJ1I4 SQ42 Update & The Briefing Room Introduction] (2020-10-10), acc. 2022-10-22</ref> In a Letter from the Chairman, Roberts reiterated that 'it is too early to discuss release or finish dates on ''Squadron 42'' and stated 'I am not willing to compromise the development of a game I believe in with all my heart and soul, and I feel it would be a huge disservice to all the team members that have poured so much love and hard work into ''Squadron 42'' if we rushed it out or cut corners to put it in the hands of everyone who is clamoring for it.'<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17936-Letter-From-The-Chairman\|text=Letter from the Chairman (2020-12-23)\|accessdate=2022-10-22}}</ref> Roberts discusssed in a live panel on [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2022]] that co-developement with the [[StarCitizen:Persistent Universe]] and ''Squadron 42'' continued, without giving any details.<ref>CitizenCon 2952 (via Twitch VOD, the panel starts at [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1618590737?t=03h33m05s 03:33:05] ), acc. 2022-10-08</ref> In the same week, a 9-minute-long video allegedly from ''Squadron 42'' appeared on YouTube, including shots from a battle between [[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth\|UEE]] and [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] ships, figures from SQ 42, [[StarCitizen:Ships\|spaceship]] interiors, and some (known) locations.		</ref> and for Christmas 2019, including known locations from the Vertical Slice.<ref>[https://youtu.be/_aCE7gxQOVY Squadron 42: 2019 Visual Teaser] (2019-12-25), acc. 2022-10-22</ref> In 2020, CIG started a YouTube series called '[[StarCitizen:The Briefing Room]]', which discussed aspects of Squadron 42, but wasn't continued after one episode.<ref>[https://youtu.be/y-uR8lJFbMY Squadron 42: The Briefing Room - Episode 1] (2020-10-10), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/dO-fWiYJ1I4 SQ42 Update & The Briefing Room Introduction] (2020-10-10), acc. 2022-10-22</ref> In a Letter from the Chairman, Roberts reiterated that 'it is too early to discuss release or finish dates on ''Squadron 42'' and stated 'I am not willing to compromise the development of a game I believe in with all my heart and soul, and I feel it would be a huge disservice to all the team members that have poured so much love and hard work into ''Squadron 42'' if we rushed it out or cut corners to put it in the hands of everyone who is clamoring for it.'<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17936-Letter-From-The-Chairman\|text=Letter from the Chairman (2020-12-23)\|accessdate=2022-10-22}}</ref> Roberts discusssed in a live panel on [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2022]] that co-developement with the [[StarCitizen:Persistent Universe]] and ''Squadron 42'' continued, without giving any details.<ref>CitizenCon 2952 (via Twitch VOD, the panel starts at [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1618590737?t=03h33m05s 03:33:05] ), acc. 2022-10-08</ref> In the same week, a 9-minute-long video allegedly from ''Squadron 42'' appeared on YouTube, including shots from a battle between [[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth\|UEE]] and [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] ships, figures from SQ 42, [[StarCitizen:Ships\|spaceship]] interiors, and some (known) locations.

	it was sold together with ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' until the game "[[StarCitizen:Pledge Store\|pledge packages]]" were split on 2016-02-14.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15189-Package-Split-Information\|text=Package Split Information}}</ref>		The game was sold together with ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' until the game "[[StarCitizen:Pledge Store\|pledge packages]]" were split on 2016-02-14.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15189-Package-Split-Information\|text=Package Split Information}}</ref>

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	''Squadron 42'' was announced as feature complete at CitizenCon on October 22, 2023.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19453-Squadron-42-I-Held-The-Line\|accessdate=2023-10-22}}</ref> During [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2024]], the release date was announced to be 2026.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3eHBhHsrm4 <nowiki>CitizenCon 2954: Day One [Full Broadcast]</nowiki>], Star Citizen, YouTube, 2024-10-19</ref> The [[StarCitizen::Category:Financials\|CIG financials]] for the year ended 2024 name ''Squadron 42'' as the "nearest term priority, with a targeted release in 2026, followed by the 1.0 multiplayer version of Star Citizen thereafter."<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xu-x6HfbxNJKAQ63uy7z6YehxqfO1lpH/view Cloud Imperium Games Limited, Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024], UK companies house, 20 Aug 2025</ref> The December 2025 newsletter maintains the 2026 release date.<ref>[https://mailchi.mp/cloudimperiumgames/squadron-42-newsletter-en-12182025?e=9753091845 Squadron 42 Newsletter], 18 December 2025</ref> In May 2026 Chris Roberts said that the plan is for the end of 2026 but he can't 100% guarantee it, citing "a certain thing in the industry that we, like everyone else, we have to pay attention to", understood by most as referring to the release of G''rand Theft Auto VI'' in November.<ref name=":4">[https://thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/star-citizen-chris-roberts-interview/ Is Star Citizen a Real Videogame?], interview with Chris Roberts, thisweekinvideogames.com, May 6 2026</ref> The June 2026 SQ42 newsletter maintained the 2026 release date.<ref>[https://mailchi.mp/cloudimperiumgames/squadron-42-newsletter-en-6302026?e=9753091845 Squadron 42 newsletter], 30 June 2026</ref> At the end of August 2026 Chris Roberts announced in his letter from the Chairman that Squadron 42 was supposed to release at IAE of 2026 but will now release in Q2 of 2027 as to not launch it into the attention buzz saw of ~~GTA6~~.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/21301-Letter-From-The-Chairman\|text=Letter from the Chairman\|accessdate=2026-09-01}}</ref>		''Squadron 42'' was announced as feature complete at CitizenCon on October 22, 2023.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19453-Squadron-42-I-Held-The-Line\|accessdate=2023-10-22}}</ref> During [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2024]], the release date was announced to be 2026.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3eHBhHsrm4 <nowiki>CitizenCon 2954: Day One [Full Broadcast]</nowiki>], Star Citizen, YouTube, 2024-10-19</ref> The [[StarCitizen::Category:Financials\|CIG financials]] for the year ended 2024 name ''Squadron 42'' as the "nearest term priority, with a targeted release in 2026, followed by the 1.0 multiplayer version of Star Citizen thereafter."<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xu-x6HfbxNJKAQ63uy7z6YehxqfO1lpH/view Cloud Imperium Games Limited, Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024], UK companies house, 20 Aug 2025</ref> The December 2025 newsletter maintains the 2026 release date.<ref>[https://mailchi.mp/cloudimperiumgames/squadron-42-newsletter-en-12182025?e=9753091845 Squadron 42 Newsletter], 18 December 2025</ref> In May 2026 Chris Roberts said that the plan is for the end of 2026 but he can't 100% guarantee it, citing "a certain thing in the industry that we, like everyone else, we have to pay attention to", understood by most as referring to the release of G''rand Theft Auto VI'' in November.<ref name=":4">[https://thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/star-citizen-chris-roberts-interview/ Is Star Citizen a Real Videogame?], interview with Chris Roberts, thisweekinvideogames.com, May 6 2026</ref> The June 2026 SQ42 newsletter maintained the 2026 release date.<ref>[https://mailchi.mp/cloudimperiumgames/squadron-42-newsletter-en-6302026?e=9753091845 Squadron 42 newsletter], 30 June 2026</ref> At the end of August 2026 Chris Roberts announced in his letter from the Chairman that Squadron 42 was supposed to release at IAE of 2026 but will now release in Q2 of 2027, as to not launch it "into the attention buzz saw" of Rockstar Games' own Q4 release of their much-anticipated title, ''Grand Theft Auto VI''.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/21301-Letter-From-The-Chairman\|text=Letter from the Chairman\|accessdate=2026-09-01}}</ref>

	=== Potential Sequels ===		=== Potential Sequels ===