StarCitizen:Squadron 42 - Revision history

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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>		''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>

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	After [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2015\|CitizenCon in 2015]], a new homepage "Answer the Call" showed the date 2016, including an 'Opening Cinematic' speech of Admiral Bishop.<ref>[https://youtu.be/8EC4WHPxnrk Squadron 42: Bishop Senate Speech] (2015-10-10), acc. 2022-10-22		After [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2015\|CitizenCon in 2015]], a new homepage "Answer the Call" showed the date 2016, including an 'Opening Cinematic' speech of Admiral Bishop.<ref>[https://youtu.be/8EC4WHPxnrk Squadron 42: Bishop Senate Speech] (2015-10-10), acc. 2022-10-22
	</ref> At CitizenCon 2016 Roberts confirmed a delay of the game.<ref>[https://youtu.be/XuDj5v81Nd0?t=1h7m18s YouTube - Citizen Con 2016 Presentation - Timecode 1h7m]</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=squadron42\|text=Squadron42 - Answer the Call}}</ref>[[File:SQ42-AnswerTheCall.png\|[[Answer the Call]]\|thumb\|right]]		</ref> In July 2016 [[StarCitizen:Tyler Witkin\|Zyloh]] said he had played throught every ''Squadron 42'' mission.<ref>"[https://youtu.be/i-CZrmCtqdk?si=BDWsINA5V1jJU_-S&t=1059 <nowiki>i have played throught every [Squadron 42] mission because i come from QA and it was my job to do so</nowiki>]", Tyler Witkin, Star Citizen: Reverse the Verse - July 22nd, 2016</ref> At [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2016]] Roberts confirmed a delay of the game.<ref>[https://youtu.be/XuDj5v81Nd0?t=1h7m18s YouTube - Citizen Con 2016 Presentation - Timecode 1h7m]</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=squadron42\|text=Squadron42 - Answer the Call}}</ref> By that time, the game's scope had grown to 28 chapters, equivalent to 60+ missions.<ref>[https://youtu.be/XuDj5v81Nd0?si=V5KoMzsXGMywP5Z5&t=3409 CitizenCon 2016], Star Citizen, Youtube, Oct 10, 2016, timecoded</ref>[[File:SQ42-AnswerTheCall.png\|[[Answer the Call]]\|thumb\|right]]

	Since then, CIG has provided lore very sparsely and avoided giving any fixed release dates. Reporting about the state of the game continues via the [[StarCitizen:Roadmap]], Newsletter and Monthly Reports. For Christmas 2017 CIG released the one-hour-long [[StarCitizen:Squadron 42 Vertical Slice\|Vertical Slice Demo]], part of an ''[[StarCitizen:Around the Verse]]'' Special.<ref>[https://youtu.be/tpVzJiarjvc Squadron 42: Around the Verse - Holiday Special 2017] (2017-12-25), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/qcHAfaQh3QE Squadron 42: Pre-Alpha WIP Gameplay - Vertical Slice w/ Director's Commentary] (2017-12-23), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/BHR1aEdTA4M Squadron 42: Pre-Alpha WIP Gameplay - Vertical Slice] (2017-12-23), acc. 2022-10-22</ref> Short visual teasers were presented in 2018<ref>[https://youtu.be/VppjX4to9s4 Squadron 42 Cinematic Teaser] (2018-10-11), acc. 2022-10-22		Since then, CIG has provided lore very sparsely and avoided giving any fixed release dates. Reporting about the state of the game continues via the [[StarCitizen:Roadmap]], Newsletter and Monthly Reports. For Christmas 2017 CIG released the one-hour-long [[StarCitizen:Squadron 42 Vertical Slice\|Vertical Slice Demo]], part of an ''[[StarCitizen:Around the Verse]]'' Special.<ref>[https://youtu.be/tpVzJiarjvc Squadron 42: Around the Verse - Holiday Special 2017] (2017-12-25), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/qcHAfaQh3QE Squadron 42: Pre-Alpha WIP Gameplay - Vertical Slice w/ Director's Commentary] (2017-12-23), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/BHR1aEdTA4M Squadron 42: Pre-Alpha WIP Gameplay - Vertical Slice] (2017-12-23), acc. 2022-10-22</ref> Short visual teasers were presented in 2018<ref>[https://youtu.be/VppjX4to9s4 Squadron 42 Cinematic Teaser] (2018-10-11), acc. 2022-10-22
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	[[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. 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>

	*''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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	==See also==		==See also==
			*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H-0x4xk2Xk Squadron 42 CitizenCon 2954 Live Gameplay Reveal]
	*{{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]]		*[[StarCitizen:wikipedia:Star_Citizen#Squadron_42\|Squadron 42 on Wikipedia]]

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	'''''Squadron 42''''' is a crowdfunded single player space 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> It is planned to release in 2026 but not 100% guaranteed.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":1" />

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	After [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2015\|CitizenCon in 2015]], a new homepage "Answer the Call" showed the date 2016, including an 'Opening Cinematic' speech of Admiral Bishop.<ref>[https://youtu.be/8EC4WHPxnrk Squadron 42: Bishop Senate Speech] (2015-10-10), acc. 2022-10-22		After [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2015\|CitizenCon in 2015]], a new homepage "Answer the Call" showed the date 2016, including an 'Opening Cinematic' speech of Admiral Bishop.<ref>[https://youtu.be/8EC4WHPxnrk Squadron 42: Bishop Senate Speech] (2015-10-10), acc. 2022-10-22
	</ref> At CitizenCon 2016 Roberts confirmed a delay of the game.<ref>[https://youtu.be/XuDj5v81Nd0?t=1h7m18s YouTube - Citizen Con 2016 Presentation - Timecode 1h7m]</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=squadron42\|text=Squadron42 - Answer the Call}}</ref>[[File:SQ42-AnswerTheCall.png\|[~~https://robertsspaceindustries.com/squadron42~~ Answer the Call]\|thumb\|right]]		</ref> At CitizenCon 2016 Roberts confirmed a delay of the game.<ref>[https://youtu.be/XuDj5v81Nd0?t=1h7m18s YouTube - Citizen Con 2016 Presentation - Timecode 1h7m]</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=squadron42\|text=Squadron42 - Answer the Call}}</ref>[[File:SQ42-AnswerTheCall.png\|[[Answer the Call]]\|thumb\|right]]

	Since then, CIG has provided lore very sparsely and avoided giving any fixed release dates. Reporting about the state of the game continues via the [[StarCitizen:Roadmap]], Newsletter and Monthly Reports. For Christmas 2017 CIG released the one-hour-long [[StarCitizen:Squadron 42 Vertical Slice\|Vertical Slice Demo]], part of an ''[[StarCitizen:Around the Verse]]'' Special.<ref>[https://youtu.be/tpVzJiarjvc Squadron 42: Around the Verse - Holiday Special 2017] (2017-12-25), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/qcHAfaQh3QE Squadron 42: Pre-Alpha WIP Gameplay - Vertical Slice w/ Director's Commentary] (2017-12-23), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/BHR1aEdTA4M Squadron 42: Pre-Alpha WIP Gameplay - Vertical Slice] (2017-12-23), acc. 2022-10-22</ref> Short visual teasers were presented in 2018<ref>[https://youtu.be/VppjX4to9s4 Squadron 42 Cinematic Teaser] (2018-10-11), acc. 2022-10-22		Since then, CIG has provided lore very sparsely and avoided giving any fixed release dates. Reporting about the state of the game continues via the [[StarCitizen:Roadmap]], Newsletter and Monthly Reports. For Christmas 2017 CIG released the one-hour-long [[StarCitizen:Squadron 42 Vertical Slice\|Vertical Slice Demo]], part of an ''[[StarCitizen:Around the Verse]]'' Special.<ref>[https://youtu.be/tpVzJiarjvc Squadron 42: Around the Verse - Holiday Special 2017] (2017-12-25), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/qcHAfaQh3QE Squadron 42: Pre-Alpha WIP Gameplay - Vertical Slice w/ Director's Commentary] (2017-12-23), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/BHR1aEdTA4M Squadron 42: Pre-Alpha WIP Gameplay - Vertical Slice] (2017-12-23), acc. 2022-10-22</ref> Short visual teasers were presented in 2018<ref>[https://youtu.be/VppjX4to9s4 Squadron 42 Cinematic Teaser] (2018-10-11), acc. 2022-10-22

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	== Development ==		== Development ==
	[[File:Squadron_42_poster.jpg\|thumb\|''Squadron 42'' poster concept by [[Rob McKinnon]]]]		[[File:Squadron_42_poster.jpg\|thumb\|''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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	* ''"Squadron 42 [...] is like the ultimate version of how i would do [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander (series)\|Wing Commander]]." -Chris Roberts''<ref>[https://youtu.be/6G9gMjztvMI?si=ZazfT4OSJH-YrcXk The State of Star Citizen with Chris Roberts], Back Pocket, Youtube, Feb 27, 2026</ref>		* ''"Squadron 42 [...] is like the ultimate version of how i would do [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander (series)\|Wing Commander]]." -Chris Roberts''<ref>[https://youtu.be/6G9gMjztvMI?si=ZazfT4OSJH-YrcXk The State of Star Citizen with Chris Roberts], Back Pocket, Youtube, Feb 27, 2026</ref>
			* ''"You’re the star of this huge blockbuster event movie, and it seamlessly goes between the storytelling and the cinematic moments to you being in control and first person" -Chris Roberts''<ref>[https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/star-citizen-1-billion-funding-squadron-42-release-update-1236757420/ As ‘Star Citizen’ Hits $1 Billion in Lifetime Funding, Cloud Imperium Chiefs Reveal Fan Impact, ‘Squadron 42’ ‘Closing Stages’ Game Update (Exclusive)], variety.com, May 24, 2026</ref>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

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	'''''Squadron 42''''' is a crowdfunded single player space 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 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 ~~scheduled~~ to release in 2026.<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> It is planned to release in 2026 but not 100% guaranteed.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":1" />

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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>

	=== 2026 ~~[[StarCitizen:~~Release date]] ===		=== 2026 Release date ===
	''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>		{{Main\|Release date}}
			''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>


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

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	Taking place in the ''Star Citizen'' universe, the story begins during the [[StarCitizen:Attack on Vega II\|Events of Vega II]] in 2945.<ref>{{RSIForumComment\|ref=no\|comnum=6778122\|text=DevPost stating Squadron 42 start time.}}</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/7sCTnlihzEY 10 for the Chairman: Episode 79] from 2016-03-14; Transcript by [http://scqa.info/?show=10FTC&episode=79&qid=1 SCQA].		Taking place in the ''Star Citizen'' universe, the story begins during the [[StarCitizen:Attack on Vega II\|Events of Vega II]] in 2945.<ref>{{RSIForumComment\|ref=no\|comnum=6778122\|text=DevPost stating Squadron 42 start time.}}</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/7sCTnlihzEY 10 for the Chairman: Episode 79] from 2016-03-14; Transcript by [http://scqa.info/?show=10FTC&episode=79&qid=1 SCQA].
	</ref> The player is a rookie pilot joining and flying with the [[StarCitizen:UEE Navy]]'s celebrated [[StarCitizen:42nd Squadron]]. At some point the player will serve on board the [[StarCitizen:UEES Stanton]] which is assigned to the [[StarCitizen:5th Fleet]], [[StarCitizen:87th Battlegroup]] in the [[StarCitizen:Odin system]].<ref>[https://youtu.be/qexLUpQJPw8 Squadron 42: The Morrow Tour (LIVE Version) (Squadron 42: Preview)] from 2015-10-10. Accessed 2016-11-05.</ref>		</ref> The player is a rookie pilot joining and flying with the [[StarCitizen:UEE Navy]]'s celebrated [[StarCitizen:42nd Squadron]]. At some point the player will serve on board the [[StarCitizen:UEES Stanton]] which is assigned to the [[StarCitizen:5th Fleet]], [[StarCitizen:87th Battle Group\|87th Battlegroup]] in the [[StarCitizen:Odin system]].<ref>[https://youtu.be/qexLUpQJPw8 Squadron 42: The Morrow Tour (LIVE Version) (Squadron 42: Preview)] from 2015-10-10. Accessed 2016-11-05.</ref>

	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.<ref name=":2" />		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.<ref name=":2" />
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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>

	=== 2026 Release date ===		=== 2026 [[StarCitizen:Release date]] ===
	''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>		''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>

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	== Development ==		== Development ==
			[[File:Squadron_42_poster.jpg\|thumb\|''Squadron 42'' poster concept by [[Rob McKinnon]]]]
	''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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	[[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. 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. 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'' 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>
	*''Squadron 42'' Episode Three will have to be bought separately.<ref name=":0" />		*''Squadron 42'' Episode Three will have to be bought separately.<ref name=":0" />


	==Squadron 42 Soundtrack==		==Squadron 42 Soundtrack==
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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*The name is a nod to the working title for [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander I\|''Wing Commander'']].<ref>[https://www.spacegamejunkie.com/featured/sgj-podcast-04-chris-freaking-roberts/ SGJ Podcast #04: Chris. Freaking. Roberts]. Space Game Junkie, 03/12/2013</ref>		*The name is a nod to the working title for [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander I\|''Wing Commander'']].<ref>[https://www.wcnews.com/ea/squadron.pdf Seven-page draft proposal for a game called Squadron], scanned by Joe Garrity of the Origin Museum, wcnews.com</ref><ref>[https://www.spacegamejunkie.com/featured/sgj-podcast-04-chris-freaking-roberts/ SGJ Podcast #04: Chris. Freaking. Roberts]. Space Game Junkie, 03/12/2013</ref>
	*Mark Hamill will be on the poster.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=415531131976177 The Game Awards 2015], The Game Awards 2015, It's Mark Hamill facebook fan page, 4 December 2015</ref>		*Mark Hamill will be on the poster.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=415531131976177 The Game Awards 2015], The Game Awards 2015, It's Mark Hamill facebook fan page, 4 December 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 ''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>

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	</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/hp5AlLytcn0 10 for the Developers: Episode 13] from 2016-07-06; Transcript by [http://scqa.info/?show=10FTC&episode=85&qid=10 SCQA].		</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/hp5AlLytcn0 10 for the Developers: Episode 13] from 2016-07-06; Transcript by [http://scqa.info/?show=10FTC&episode=85&qid=10 SCQA].
	</ref>		</ref>
	* Actions you take can and will affect you when you finally join the PU.<ref>{{~~SC/~~Cite Jump Point\|title=Foundry 42\|volume=02\|month=01\|startpage=27\|endpage=36\|accessdate=2014-01-31}}</ref>		* Actions you take can and will affect you when you finally join the PU.<ref>{{Cite Jump Point\|title=Foundry 42\|volume=02\|month=01\|startpage=27\|endpage=36\|accessdate=2014-01-31}}</ref>

	=== Co-op ===		=== Co-op ===
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	After [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2015\|CitizenCon in 2015]], a new homepage "Answer the Call" showed the date 2016, including an 'Opening Cinematic' speech of Admiral Bishop.<ref>[https://youtu.be/8EC4WHPxnrk Squadron 42: Bishop Senate Speech] (2015-10-10), acc. 2022-10-22		After [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2015\|CitizenCon in 2015]], a new homepage "Answer the Call" showed the date 2016, including an 'Opening Cinematic' speech of Admiral Bishop.<ref>[https://youtu.be/8EC4WHPxnrk Squadron 42: Bishop Senate Speech] (2015-10-10), acc. 2022-10-22
	</ref> At CitizenCon 2016 Roberts confirmed a delay of the game.<ref>[https://youtu.be/XuDj5v81Nd0?t=1h7m18s YouTube - Citizen Con 2016 Presentation - Timecode 1h7m]</ref><ref>{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=squadron42\|text=Squadron42 - Answer the Call}}</ref>[[File:SQ42-AnswerTheCall.png\|[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/squadron42 Answer the Call]\|thumb\|right]]		</ref> At CitizenCon 2016 Roberts confirmed a delay of the game.<ref>[https://youtu.be/XuDj5v81Nd0?t=1h7m18s YouTube - Citizen Con 2016 Presentation - Timecode 1h7m]</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=squadron42\|text=Squadron42 - Answer the Call}}</ref>[[File:SQ42-AnswerTheCall.png\|[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/squadron42 Answer the Call]\|thumb\|right]]

	Since then, CIG has provided lore very sparsely and avoided giving any fixed release dates. Reporting about the state of the game continues via the [[StarCitizen:Roadmap]], Newsletter and Monthly Reports. For Christmas 2017 CIG released the one-hour-long [[StarCitizen:Squadron 42 Vertical Slice\|Vertical Slice Demo]], part of an ''[[StarCitizen:Around the Verse]]'' Special.<ref>[https://youtu.be/tpVzJiarjvc Squadron 42: Around the Verse - Holiday Special 2017] (2017-12-25), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/qcHAfaQh3QE Squadron 42: Pre-Alpha WIP Gameplay - Vertical Slice w/ Director's Commentary] (2017-12-23), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/BHR1aEdTA4M Squadron 42: Pre-Alpha WIP Gameplay - Vertical Slice] (2017-12-23), acc. 2022-10-22</ref> Short visual teasers were presented in 2018<ref>[https://youtu.be/VppjX4to9s4 Squadron 42 Cinematic Teaser] (2018-10-11), acc. 2022-10-22		Since then, CIG has provided lore very sparsely and avoided giving any fixed release dates. Reporting about the state of the game continues via the [[StarCitizen:Roadmap]], Newsletter and Monthly Reports. For Christmas 2017 CIG released the one-hour-long [[StarCitizen:Squadron 42 Vertical Slice\|Vertical Slice Demo]], part of an ''[[StarCitizen:Around the Verse]]'' Special.<ref>[https://youtu.be/tpVzJiarjvc Squadron 42: Around the Verse - Holiday Special 2017] (2017-12-25), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/qcHAfaQh3QE Squadron 42: Pre-Alpha WIP Gameplay - Vertical Slice w/ Director's Commentary] (2017-12-23), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/BHR1aEdTA4M Squadron 42: Pre-Alpha WIP Gameplay - Vertical Slice] (2017-12-23), acc. 2022-10-22</ref> Short visual teasers were presented in 2018<ref>[https://youtu.be/VppjX4to9s4 Squadron 42 Cinematic Teaser] (2018-10-11), acc. 2022-10-22

	</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>{{~~SC/~~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>{{~~SC/~~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>

	=== 2026 Release date ===		=== 2026 Release date ===
	''Squadron 42'' was announced as feature complete at CitizenCon on October 22, 2023.<ref>{{~~SC/~~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://~~s3.eu-west-2~~.~~amazonaws~~.com/~~document-api-images-live.ch.gov.uk~~/~~docs~~/P-~~8K4kviHH18u4CWdKky3pdln4ll74pf6rXwLPXzBig~~/application-pdf?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=ASIAWRGBDBV3LXQHUMOA%2F20250824%2Feu-west-2%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20250824T071059Z&X-Amz-Expires=60&X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEOb%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCWV1LXdlc3QtMiJHMEUCIGIrHdSXYVneKdpqEgtHh0hCx0oa9dTZ803Jx1WIzKZiAiEAkQgL3Ye5ABZdN8tpzpR898RYV%2F73qaDv1mockfbipWEquwUIPxAFGgw0NDkyMjkwMzI4MjIiDCyWBtRh3bvfXx0WwyqYBY45n%2FU2oMlPPeKCW%2BYpK3dt8Xp1V1Ny8s%2BO%2FVGhvdAKF7LoPv4wVBoC7mmxVS0UwHsZX38tgGf8q%2BHoIb54OPLTs3tdnm1Xag%2FLayPfz8TTyqc9xdoG3PGdQfFUiB1GO1p2NrAPE5Qhsw%2FbIEKXOzPMslMoaxyDbOXkAdsEyqIRtQ3N99dwJm9UwawRby%2FhRiyRelsQ82rHXiaimIaeogAP4F6AO%2BffCpBDm%2BkFS6BWYyfxbSRc2B85RSq8QWK9t6Ln6cAgH4GIn%2FClDVBxlNlQC6iYA6%2Fx1Ri4NKh1SHwnENpKDJojj3Fl3wflBOprdPZcyQchbpXJMP7q1OnW6Xz3kG9FiaIz1gBNkKzroYxiM3SX1vHjDaE6fBVAnxreA%2B3EA9i77FxKMiDTWUi2mzSrbC84V9vHMDel%2F6jHqN2qzP2RRJSg3%2Br%2F87Ctfr75u2u9L8dz8wxnBW2s1EQUXUeq%2FAFQQhlybAZj8jGuQUb%2Fw%2F3%2FGdICNGBSoN067IWxLT0CUvJrCRaynMQU7y2LVsGhA7EDueYhCJdJkeap9K90KQszNXQHdsAB%2FoKOLwaz9ZMXC4Vf%2FSbGVprMXL8adCvQ5l8PNUU0oZhzDQ9NUzRwWgM1mRT%2BZESzEQLYQH0F4agojmNc3j5uI%2BI1OkmDURrrKyOKwVAcCPYB8nnYJYxZ33IaS00s0rh9tIjjtBV6SDFoV4BuiSgWH%2BiyC5OauEoEhuZvsC3AG%2FabkosN2KZZjMA8E9j7q92ufLG0jyUgIyW9%2BB6xfOIe6eiXvw4Z2iEKZwrSurTZ%2FE7mNBRNoXHU4Q%2BbbeFjB7uUtBrQPRM9UuJVqQsNAkd3Wvto7vVeFs0f7EzS0uvTuZcHeKkYHRHo3q4rjk06Qegw%2B8OqxQY6sQH9c0Jrwkyx0dyXEhfsSsBdWuh%2BiLez3XEytIg3F6XYayiYnx8qy0gyhnnszUwnJqC%2FI2lQXOyitsAwzBEU%2B2rWtjSkORX3IDA3njidITgyNTExvuLa8edWDunjGlwOC8O93MtGbQwe7LdALJmFGg3hULH7%2FBic6Nd7Q2f4ZxLaEgkSuLHBbf3FMb4lGxOU8HHJe5R%2BDKx05WXF6EdMEUc4a1qmsaqapqzRWWyZN65Vx4E%3D&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&response-content-disposition=inline%3Bfilename%3D%22companies_house_document.pdf%22&X-Amz-Signature=8c3e3898d0f6b00dc7dd11a9f363f21745fa6d30a75c45ecea8fbd2209a7070b 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>		''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>

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	''Squadron 42'' was originally planned to be followed by two episodes. 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. 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'' 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>{{~~SC/~~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>{{~~SC/~~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>
	*''Squadron 42'' Episode Three will have to be bought separately.<ref name=":0" />		*''Squadron 42'' Episode Three will have to be bought separately.<ref name=":0" />

	==Squadron 42 Soundtrack==		==Squadron 42 Soundtrack==
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	''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>{{~~SC/~~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>

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	[[Category:Development]]		[[Category:Development]]
	[[Category:Video games by Chris Roberts]]		[[Category:Video games by Chris Roberts]]
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	After [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2015\|CitizenCon in 2015]], a new homepage "Answer the Call" showed the date 2016, including an 'Opening Cinematic' speech of Admiral Bishop.<ref>[https://youtu.be/8EC4WHPxnrk Squadron 42: Bishop Senate Speech] (2015-10-10), acc. 2022-10-22		After [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2015\|CitizenCon in 2015]], a new homepage "Answer the Call" showed the date 2016, including an 'Opening Cinematic' speech of Admiral Bishop.<ref>[https://youtu.be/8EC4WHPxnrk Squadron 42: Bishop Senate Speech] (2015-10-10), acc. 2022-10-22
	</ref> At CitizenCon 2016 Roberts confirmed a delay of the game.<ref>[https://youtu.be/XuDj5v81Nd0?t=1h7m18s YouTube - Citizen Con 2016 Presentation - Timecode 1h7m]</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=squadron42\|text=Squadron42 - Answer the Call}}</ref>[[File:SQ42-AnswerTheCall.png\|[~~https://robertsspaceindustries.com/squadron42~~ Answer the Call]\|thumb\|right]]		</ref> At CitizenCon 2016 Roberts confirmed a delay of the game.<ref>[https://youtu.be/XuDj5v81Nd0?t=1h7m18s YouTube - Citizen Con 2016 Presentation - Timecode 1h7m]</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=squadron42\|text=Squadron42 - Answer the Call}}</ref>[[File:SQ42-AnswerTheCall.png\|[[Answer the Call]]\|thumb\|right]]

	Since then, CIG has provided lore very sparsely and avoided giving any fixed release dates. Reporting about the state of the game continues via the [[StarCitizen:Roadmap]], Newsletter and Monthly Reports. For Christmas 2017 CIG released the one-hour-long [[StarCitizen:Squadron 42 Vertical Slice\|Vertical Slice Demo]], part of an ''[[StarCitizen:Around the Verse]]'' Special.<ref>[https://youtu.be/tpVzJiarjvc Squadron 42: Around the Verse - Holiday Special 2017] (2017-12-25), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/qcHAfaQh3QE Squadron 42: Pre-Alpha WIP Gameplay - Vertical Slice w/ Director's Commentary] (2017-12-23), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/BHR1aEdTA4M Squadron 42: Pre-Alpha WIP Gameplay - Vertical Slice] (2017-12-23), acc. 2022-10-22</ref> Short visual teasers were presented in 2018<ref>[https://youtu.be/VppjX4to9s4 Squadron 42 Cinematic Teaser] (2018-10-11), acc. 2022-10-22		Since then, CIG has provided lore very sparsely and avoided giving any fixed release dates. Reporting about the state of the game continues via the [[StarCitizen:Roadmap]], Newsletter and Monthly Reports. For Christmas 2017 CIG released the one-hour-long [[StarCitizen:Squadron 42 Vertical Slice\|Vertical Slice Demo]], part of an ''[[StarCitizen:Around the Verse]]'' Special.<ref>[https://youtu.be/tpVzJiarjvc Squadron 42: Around the Verse - Holiday Special 2017] (2017-12-25), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/qcHAfaQh3QE Squadron 42: Pre-Alpha WIP Gameplay - Vertical Slice w/ Director's Commentary] (2017-12-23), acc. 2022-10-22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/BHR1aEdTA4M Squadron 42: Pre-Alpha WIP Gameplay - Vertical Slice] (2017-12-23), acc. 2022-10-22</ref> Short visual teasers were presented in 2018<ref>[https://youtu.be/VppjX4to9s4 Squadron 42 Cinematic Teaser] (2018-10-11), acc. 2022-10-22