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Squadron 42 Reemerges With Steam Wishlists
Star Citizen's Squadron 42 gets Steam wishlists and A-list cast after 12-year delay.
In brief
Star Citizen's Squadron 42 gets Steam wishlists and A-list cast after 12-year delay. Star Citizen's Squadron 42, a 12-year space sim spinoff with Hollywood stars, launches on Steam next year after delays. Originally reported by IGN.
Squadron 42 Reemerges
Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games reveals Squadron 42 with a new trailer, Steam wishlists, and cast confirmation.
12-Year Development
Squadron 42 has been in development for 12 years since 2014, led by Chris Roberts.
Hollywood Cast
The game features A-list actors including Mark Hamill, Gary Oldman, Gillian Anderson, Ben Mendelsohn, and Henry Cavill.
Game Features
Squadron 42 combines space combat, first-person shooter action, and character-driven narrative with full performance capture.
2945 Setting
The year is 2945, with the United Empire of Earth facing collapse from outlaws and hostile alien forces.
Player Journey
Players enlist as UEE Navy recruits, forging relationships and making critical decisions to earn rank and legacy.
Cast Details
Ian Duncan plays the male character, and Alix Wilton Regan plays the female character in Squadron 42.
Delay to Q2 2027
Cloud Imperium Games delayed Squadron 42 to Q2 2027 to avoid competition with GTA 6's November launch.
In short
Star Citizen's Squadron 42, a 12-year space sim spinoff with Hollywood stars, launches on Steam next year after delays.
