Cloud Imperium pushes Squadron 42 launch to 2027, citing desire to avoid competing with GTA 6 hype
Cloud Imperium Games has announced that the much‑anticipated Star Citizen spin‑off, Squadron 42, will now see its first public release pushed back to the second quarter of 2027. The decision, according to CEO and co‑founder Chris Roberts, is driven by a strategic desire to keep the title from being lost in the media frenzy that is expected to surround the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. Roberts st…
Aug. 28, 2026, 11:17 a.m.