Cloud Imperium pushes Squadron 42 launch to 2027, citing desire to avoid the hype frenzy surrounding GTA 6
The upcoming Star Citizen spin‑off, Squadron 42, will no longer see a release in the near term; instead, Cloud Imperium Games has announced a new target window of the second quarter of 2027. The decision stems from a strategic desire to sidestep the massive media storm that is expected to accompany the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, a title that will dominate headlines, streams, and social feeds …
Aug. 28, 2026, 11:17 a.m.