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Cloud Imperium delays Squadron 42 to 2027 – "There is no way I want to launch into the attention buzz saw of GTA 6"
Cloud Imperium Games has delayed the release of Squadron 42 to Q2 2027, with CEO Chris Roberts citing the need to avoid launching alongside Grand Theft Auto 6. The Star Citizen spin-off, which began development in 2014, will see a limited release to original backers in October. Roberts emphasized that the game requires dedicated attention from the gaming world to succeed.
Squadron 42 Pushed Back to Q2 2027 Due to Grand Theft Auto 6 Being an “Attention Buzz Saw”
Cloud Imperium Games has delayed the release of Squadron 42 to Q2 2027, citing the significant attention Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to draw upon its launch. Studio CEO Chris Roberts wants to ensure Squadron 42 receives adequate focus, especially given its long development cycle since 2014. The company plans to share more details about the revised release window soon and will offer original backers early access in October.
Squadron 42 is “Imminently Closer to Launch”, Marketing to Kick off Soon
Creator Chris Roberts stated that Squadron 42 is nearing its launch, with marketing set to begin soon. He described the game as a blockbuster event movie with seamless first-person gameplay and cinematic storytelling, built using technology from Star Citizen. Sandi Roberts indicated that the game is "imminently closer" to launch and that its marketing campaign will target a broader audience than Star Citizen's.