Unofficial Fan-Made Guide
Squadron 42
A cinematic single-player space adventure from Cloud Imperium Games: pilot combat ships, fight on foot, and live alongside your crew aboard a Navy capital ship. This guide tracks officially revealed information ahead of launch.
Planned Release: Q2 2027 · Windows PC
Start with the essentials
Your Squadron 42 Briefing Route
Four stops take you from first contact with the game to knowing exactly what is confirmed and what is not.
- 1
Know the Game
What Squadron 42 is, how it differs from Star Citizen, and where its Q2 2027 window stands.
Open the overview - 2
Check Your Rig
The official minimum PC requirements, what 150 GB of storage really means, and how to prepare.
See PC requirements - 3
Watch What's Revealed
Every officially shown gameplay sequence, from turret gunnery to zero-G boarding defense.
Explore gameplay - 4
Meet the Crew
The all-star cast and their characters, from Gary Oldman's Admiral Bishop to Henry Cavill's Enright.
Browse the cast
Before launch
Get Ready to Enlist
Four guides cover everything you can prepare while the game finishes its approach to the Q2 2027 window.
Release Updates
The planned Q2 2027 window, where it came from, and how the date has moved.PC Requirements
Official minimum specs and a prep checklist for your machine.Steam Wishlist
How the wishlist works and why it is the only official pre-launch action.Price & Buying
No price has been announced — here is what that means and what to ignore.In Development
Squadron 42 at a Glance
Squadron 42 is a cinematic single-player space adventure by Cloud Imperium Games, set in 2945 in the Star Citizen universe. You enlist as a rookie UEE Navy pilot and serve aboard a capital ship as the war against the Vanduul reaches a critical point.
Every value below is verified against official sources — see the release and requirements guides for detail.
Last verified: 2026-10-12
- Developer
- Cloud Imperium Games
- Publisher
- Roberts Space Industries
- Platform
- Windows PC
- Planned Window
- Q2 2027
Quick answers
Squadron 42 FAQs
When does Squadron 42 release?
The official plan is Q2 2027 — announced on August 31, 2026 after the game moved out of its late-2026 slot to avoid launching alongside GTA VI. No specific day has been announced.
Full release timelineCan I play Squadron 42 right now?
No. There is no public demo, beta, or playtest. October 2026 test sessions were invite-only creator events. Adding the game to your Steam wishlist is the only official pre-launch action.
Demo and playtest statusWhat PC do I need?
Official minimum requirements: Windows 11, a quad-core Intel i7 (Sandy Bridge or later) or AMD Bulldozer CPU, 16 GB RAM, a DirectX 11.1 GPU with 8 GB VRAM, and 150 GB of available storage.
Full requirements breakdownIs Squadron 42 the same game as Star Citizen?
No. Squadron 42 is a standalone single-player campaign set in the same universe. Star Citizen is the separate multiplayer persistent universe — Squadron 42 has a story with a beginning and an end.
How the two games relateHow much will it cost?
No price has been announced. The Steam page has no purchase option yet, and community price guesses are not official figures. The only historical official price is a non-final $45 figure from the 2016 package split.
Price status explainedIs this site official?
No. Squadron 42 Guide is an independent fan-made reference. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cloud Imperium Games or Roberts Space Industries. Every page links to official sources.
What this guide coversFind your answer
Explore the Guide
Jump into a topic and turn scattered pre-release news into a clear picture.
Getting Started
What Squadron 42 is and how it differs from Star Citizen.
Release Info
The Q2 2027 window, delay history, and the latest news.
Platforms & Tech
PC requirements, Steam, console questions, and VR.
Buying the Game
Price status, wishlist, and how buying will work at launch.
Story & Ships
The all-star cast and the ships of the UEE Navy.
Videos & Media
Official gameplay, trailers, and space battles.
Ready to Answer the Call?
Start with the overview, check your rig against the official requirements, and wishlist on Steam to be notified when the Q2 2027 window opens.