Cloud Imperium pushes Squadron 42 launch to 2027, saying it won’t compete with GTA 6 hype
Cloud Imperium Games has announced that the long‑awaited Star Citizen spin‑off, Squadron 42, will not see a public release until the second quarter of 2027. The decision was driven by a desire to avoid launching the title in the shadow of Rockstar’s upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI, which is expected to dominate headlines, streams, and social‑media chatter for months on end.
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Aug. 28, 2026, 11:17 a.m.