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	\|content1 = ~~Recorded~~ Gameplay (~~Live during [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2024\|CitizenCon]]~~)		\|content1 = Live Gameplay (and recorded for Youtube)
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	The Squadron 42 Gameplay Reveal was a live demo of [[StarCitizen:Squadron 42]] presented during [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2024\|CitizenCon 2954]], Showcasing the prologue of the game, which lasted over an hour. This presentation is in two versions: the first was presented live on stage by [[StarCitizen:Richard Tyrer]], and the second was recorded and then posted on YouTube. This demo takes place one year after the announcement of feature complete of Squadron 42 at the [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2023\|previous CitizenCon]]. It also officially announces the game's [[StarCitizen:Release date\|release year]]: 2026.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H-0x4xk2Xk&t Squadron 42 CitizenCon 2954 Live Gameplay Reveal] Youtube 2024-10-20</ref>		The Squadron 42 Gameplay Reveal was a live demo of [[StarCitizen:Squadron 42\|''Squadron 42'']] presented during [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2024\|CitizenCon 2954]], Showcasing the prologue of the game, which lasted over an hour. This presentation is in two versions: the first was presented live on stage by [[StarCitizen:Richard Tyrer]], and the second was recorded and then posted on YouTube. This demo takes place one year after the announcement of feature complete of ''Squadron 42'' at the [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2023\|previous CitizenCon]]. It also officially announces the game's [[StarCitizen:Release date\|release year]]: 2026.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H-0x4xk2Xk&t Squadron 42 CitizenCon 2954 Live Gameplay Reveal] Youtube 2024-10-20</ref>

	== Narrative ==		== Narrative ==
	The [[StarCitizen:Player characters\|player]] take on the role of a new ~~[[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth Navy\|UEE Navy]]~~ recruit aboard the [[StarCitizen:UEES Gauntlet\|UEE Gauntlet]] in the [[StarCitizen:2nd Fleet\|2nd fleet]] during the [[StarCitizen:Attack on Vega II\|attack of Vega II]].		This demo features the game's prologue. The [[StarCitizen:Player characters\|player]] take on the role of a new gunner recruit aboard the [[StarCitizen:UEES Gauntlet\|UEE Gauntlet]] in the [[StarCitizen:2nd Fleet\|2nd fleet]] during the [[StarCitizen:Attack on Vega II\|attack of Vega II]].

	== Gameplay showcase ==		== Gameplay showcase ==
			[[File:Squadron 42 Gameplay Reveal - Gauntlet common areas.png\|thumb\|230x230px]]
			The opening sequence focus on social interactions aboard the UEES Gauntlet. After speaking with Captain [[StarCitizen:Rachel MacLaren\|MacLaren]], the player have the option to explore the ship and converse with crew members and officers, visiting both private quarters and common areas. Although the game sets a specific objective, the player appears to have the freedom to pursue it directly or not. It’s worth noting the effort put into the ship’s immersion and atmosphere through environmental storytelling, the crew’s routines, and the numerous personalized, voice-acted dialogues from NPCs. The player thus meets their fellow gunners, including Marcus Correl, under the supervision of Commander Moreland.
			[[File:Squadron 42 Gameplay Reveal - Turret sequence.png\|thumb\|230x230px]]
			As a new gunner recruit, the demo shows us how the turret gameplay works. These simple turret sections (first in the hologram tutorial and then during the battle against the Vanduul ships) offer simple gameplay, with the only complexity being the need to switch between the heavy artillery and the machine gun depending on the targets. It also involves targeting the key components of the largest ships and taking down the Vanduul [[StarCitizen:Cleaver\|Cleavers]] that are trying to reach our ship.
			[[File:Squadron 42 Gameplay Reveal - the player wakes up during the boarding of the Gauntlet.png\|thumb\|230x230px]]
			[[File:Squadron 42 Gameplay Reveal - The player hides from the Vanduuls.png\|thumb\|230x230px]]
			[[File:Squadron 42 Gameplay Reveal - the player extinguishing the fire.png\|thumb\|230x230px]]
			[[File:Squadron 42 Gameplay Reveal - the player against a Vanduul.png\|thumb\|230x230px]]
			After our turret is destroyed, our ship seams to be under boarding attack, so the player begins the FPS gameplay. The demo showcases basic movement mechanics, including crouching, lying prone, climbing over obstacles, and sneaking without attracting the attention of the Vanduul soldiers. It also introduces first-person combat using ballistic weapons, healing mechanics via the [[StarCitizen:MedPen (Hemozal)\|medpen]], and interactions such as [[StarCitizen:personal scanning]] to identify points of interest, looting equipment, transferring data via the mobiGlas and using the minimap for navigation. The objective is to survive and reach safety. This sequence also introduces us to the concept of ship [[StarCitizen:engineering]], as we have to fix the [[StarCitizen:fire]] of the power plant. After a fight that propels us outside, we discover the new [[StarCitizen:Extravehicular activity\|EVA]] mechanics, using [[StarCitizen:push and pull]] movements to move in zero gravity. We have to find shelter before we run out of oxygen.
			[[File:Squadron 42 Gameplay Reveal - Push and pull in EVA.png\|thumb\|230x230px]]
			[[File:Squadron 42 Gameplay Reveal - piloting the Gauntlet.png\|thumb\|230x230px]]
			After reuniting with MacLaren, we get to pilot a ship for the first time in the game : the UEES Gauntlet [[StarCitizen:Javelin]], no less.

	== Technical showcase ==		== Technical showcase ==
			Beyond its storyline and gameplay, this demo showcases the latest advancements made to [[StarCitizen:Star Engine]] since the previous public presentations of ''Squadron 42'', which address the need to render large-scale battles while maintaining a high level of detail at the player's perspective, as well as enabling large amounts of integrated cinematics of high quality.

			Indeed, the cinematics take up a large part of the prologue (52%). There are seamless transitions between gameplay and cutscenes. Cutscenes often begin and end without a visible loading screen or camera cut This demonstrates that the cutscenes are rendered in-engine at the same time and with the same level of detail as the rest of the game.

			The demo also highlights substantial graphical improvements in environments, lighting, and VFX. Particular attention was paid to the interior environment of the Gauntlet during these two gameplay phases, featuring a high level of environmental detail and redesigned graphical elements, while the outdoor scenes showcase the Star Engine’s ability to render hundreds of ships of various sizes and thousands of pieces of debris. However, [[StarCitizen:ray tracing]] and [[StarCitizen:global illumination]] do not yet appear to be implemented. Character realism has been further enhanced thanks to facial rendering that has been continuously refined since [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2023\|2023]], and the implementation of [[StarCitizen:Starcloth\|StarCloth]], which simulates the movement of clothing and fabrics in real time.

			The gameplay presentation also showcases the ongoing development of [[StarCitizen:Maelstrom (destruction system)\|Maelstrom]], the physics-based destruction engine.

	== Live presentation ==		== Live presentation ==
	[[File:CitizenCon 2024 Event - Squadron 42 3.jpg\|thumb\|[[Richard Tyrer\|Rychard Tyrer]] playing the demo live.]]		[[File:CitizenCon 2024 Event - Squadron 42 3.jpg\|thumb\|[[Richard Tyrer\|Rychard Tyrer]] playing the demo live.]]
	The demo takes place at the end of Day 1 of [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2024\|CitizenCon]]. [[StarCitizen:Chris Roberts]] returns to the stage, accompanied by Rychard Tyrer. Despite some opposition, Chris Roberts decided to showcase a live, non-pre-recorded version of the game, assuring everyone that he had played it~~: “I've played it through many times without crashing~~.” Given that it was still a work in progress, he reiterated that the game was still in its polishing and optimization phase.<ref name=":1">[https://youtu.be/m3eHBhHsrm4?t=26989 <nowiki>CitizenCon 2954: Day One [Full Broadcast]</nowiki>] Youtube October 10 2024</ref>		The demo takes place at the end of Day 1 of [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2024\|CitizenCon]]. [[StarCitizen:Chris Roberts]] returns to the stage, accompanied by Rychard Tyrer. Despite some opposition, Chris Roberts decided to showcase a live, non-pre-recorded version of the game, assuring everyone that he had played it. Given that it was still a work in progress, he reiterated that the game was still in its polishing and optimization phase.<ref name=":1">[https://youtu.be/m3eHBhHsrm4?t=26989 <nowiki>CitizenCon 2954: Day One [Full Broadcast]</nowiki>] Youtube October 10 2024</ref>

	=== Technical problems ===		=== Technical problems ===
	Several technical issues did indeed plague the demo: relatively severe screen tearing, two game crashes that were quickly recovered from thanks to the auto-save feature, and finally, some visual bugs with the NPCs particularly with [[StarCitizen:Rachel MacLaren]] at the end which brought the live stream to a close before before the real prologue ending.<ref name=":1" />		Several technical issues did indeed plague the demo: relatively severe screen tearing, two game crashes that were quickly recovered from thanks to the auto-save feature, and finally, some visual bugs with the NPCs particularly with [[StarCitizen:Rachel MacLaren]] at the end which brought the live stream to a close before before the real prologue ending.<ref name=":1" />

			{{Quote\| There's something wrong with this computer it's literally... I literally played this last night full,
			our QA played it, like 10 QA today played this beginning to end, didn't have the crash and this one... is it's so annoying\|Chris Roberts - on stage after the second crash}}
	A pre-recorded version without bugs or screen tearing was then posted on YouTube. <ref name=":0" />		A pre-recorded version without bugs or screen tearing was then posted on YouTube. <ref name=":0" />
			{{Quote\|As soon as the show wrapped Rich headed back to the office to record a playtrough, and of course, one take, no crashes. Oh, the thrilles of doing it live!
			\|[[StarCitizen:Zyloh]] - Reddit}}

	== Closing trailer and 2026 release window ==		== Closing trailer and 2026 release window ==
			[[File:CitizenCon 2024 Event - Squadron 42 4.jpg\|thumb]]
			Following the gameplay presentation, Cig has reveal an exclusive trailer of [[StarCitizen:Squadron 42\|''Squadron 42'']]''.'' The trailer showcases a montage of scenes from throughout the campaign, highlighting a wide variety of locations like the new design of the [[StarCitizen:UEES Stanton]], new environments, characters, and combat sequences, although lot of this footage consists of graphical updates and design refinements of elements that have already been shown, while revealing very few details about the overall plot other than that the player has been assigned to the Stanton following a recommendation from Maclaren.

			At the end of the trailer, the release date is set for 2026 with no specific date, and Chris Roberts returns to the scene.

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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
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			\|label9 = Official Video
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	== Live presentation ==		== Live presentation ==
	[[File:CitizenCon 2024 Event - Squadron 42 3.jpg\|thumb\|Rychard Tyrer playing the demo live.]]		[[File:CitizenCon 2024 Event - Squadron 42 3.jpg\|thumb\|[[Richard Tyrer\|Rychard Tyrer]] playing the demo live.]]
	The demo takes place at the end of Day 1 of CitizenCon. Chris Roberts returns to the stage, accompanied by Rychard Tyrer. Despite some opposition, Chris Roberts decided to showcase a live, non-pre-recorded version of the game, assuring everyone that he had played it: “I've played it through many times without crashing.” Given that it was still a work in progress, he reiterated that the game was still in its polishing and optimization phase.<ref name=":1">[https://youtu.be/m3eHBhHsrm4?t=26989 <nowiki>CitizenCon 2954: Day One [Full Broadcast]</nowiki>] Youtube October 10 2024</ref>		The demo takes place at the end of Day 1 of [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2024\|CitizenCon]]. [[StarCitizen:Chris Roberts]] returns to the stage, accompanied by Rychard Tyrer. Despite some opposition, Chris Roberts decided to showcase a live, non-pre-recorded version of the game, assuring everyone that he had played it: “I've played it through many times without crashing.” Given that it was still a work in progress, he reiterated that the game was still in its polishing and optimization phase.<ref name=":1">[https://youtu.be/m3eHBhHsrm4?t=26989 <nowiki>CitizenCon 2954: Day One [Full Broadcast]</nowiki>] Youtube October 10 2024</ref>

	=== Technical problems ===		=== Technical problems ===
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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==

			* The [[StarCitizen:42nd Squadron]] appears exactly at the 42-minute mark of the video.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

			[[Category:Demos]]

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	== Live presentation ==		== Live presentation ==
			[[File:CitizenCon 2024 Event - Squadron 42 3.jpg\|thumb\|Rychard Tyrer playing the demo live.]]
	The demo takes place at the end of Day 1 of CitizenCon. Chris Roberts returns to the stage, accompanied by Rychard Tyrer. Despite some opposition, Chris Roberts decided to showcase a live, non-pre-recorded version of the game, assuring everyone that he had played it: “I've played it through many times without crashing.” Given that it was still a work in progress, he reiterated that the game was still in its polishing and optimization phase.<ref name=":1">[https://youtu.be/m3eHBhHsrm4?t=26989 <nowiki>CitizenCon 2954: Day One [Full Broadcast]</nowiki>] Youtube October 10 2024</ref>		The demo takes place at the end of Day 1 of CitizenCon. Chris Roberts returns to the stage, accompanied by Rychard Tyrer. Despite some opposition, Chris Roberts decided to showcase a live, non-pre-recorded version of the game, assuring everyone that he had played it: “I've played it through many times without crashing.” Given that it was still a work in progress, he reiterated that the game was still in its polishing and optimization phase.<ref name=":1">[https://youtu.be/m3eHBhHsrm4?t=26989 <nowiki>CitizenCon 2954: Day One [Full Broadcast]</nowiki>] Youtube October 10 2024</ref>

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The Squadron 42 Gameplay Reveal was a live demo of [[StarCitizen:Squadron 42]] presented during [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2024|CitizenCon 2954]], Showcasing the prologue of the game, which lasted over an hour. This presentation is in two versions: the first was presented live on stage by [[StarCitizen:Richard Tyrer]], and the second was recorded and then posted on YouTube. This demo takes place one year after the announcement of feature complete of Squadron 42 at the [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2023|previous CitizenCon]]. It also officially announces the game's [[StarCitizen:Release date|release year]]: 2026.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H-0x4xk2Xk&t Squadron 42 CitizenCon 2954 Live Gameplay Reveal] Youtube 2024-10-20</ref>

== Narrative ==
The [[StarCitizen:Player characters|player]] take on the role of a new [[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth Navy|UEE Navy]] recruit aboard the [[StarCitizen:UEES Gauntlet|UEE Gauntlet]] in the [[StarCitizen:2nd Fleet|2nd fleet]] during the [[StarCitizen:Attack on Vega II|attack of Vega II]].

== Gameplay showcase ==

== Technical showcase ==

== Live presentation ==
The demo takes place at the end of Day 1 of CitizenCon. Chris Roberts returns to the stage, accompanied by Rychard Tyrer. Despite some opposition, Chris Roberts decided to showcase a live, non-pre-recorded version of the game, assuring everyone that he had played it: “I've played it through many times without crashing.” Given that it was still a work in progress, he reiterated that the game was still in its polishing and optimization phase.<ref name=":1">[https://youtu.be/m3eHBhHsrm4?t=26989 <nowiki>CitizenCon 2954: Day One [Full Broadcast]</nowiki>] Youtube October 10 2024</ref>

=== Technical problems ===
Several technical issues did indeed plague the demo: relatively severe screen tearing, two game crashes that were quickly recovered from thanks to the auto-save feature, and finally, some visual bugs with the NPCs particularly with [[StarCitizen:Rachel MacLaren]] at the end which brought the live stream to a close before before the real prologue ending.<ref name=":1" />

A pre-recorded version without bugs or screen tearing was then posted on YouTube. <ref name=":0" />

== Closing trailer and 2026 release window ==

== Trivia ==

== See Also ==