Simply as with Star Citizen, there’s been no scarcity of curiosity surrounding Squadron 42, the single-player narrative-driven shooter set within the Star Citizen universe, however identical to the sport that spawned it, its lengthy growth cycle and an countless line of delays has led many to wonder if the sport is ever even going to truly release- one thing that spotty communication from developer Cloud Imperium Video games has solely exacerbated.
On the current CitizenCon, nevertheless, the developer lastly provided an extended overdue and prolonged have a look at Squadron 42, showcasing over an hour of gameplay footage. The exhibiting gives a wholesome and prolonged have a look at the cinematic single-player title, which touts a star-studded forged of Mark Hamill, Henry Cavill, Gary Oldman, Andy Serkis, and Gillian Anderson, amongst others.
Along with intensive gameplay footage and a brand new trailer to cap off the sport’s latest exhibiting, Cloud Imperium Video games has additionally introduced a tough launch window for the title- although it appears to be like like these trying ahead to the sport nonetheless have fairly a wait forward of them.
Again in 2022, the developer mentioned Squadron 42 was nonetheless 1-2 years away on the time, although final yr, it was said that the sport was lastly function full, main some to wonder if it was lastly approaching launch. Cloud Imperium Video games has introduced, nevertheless, that Squadron 42 is due out in 2026, which suggests the sport nonetheless isn’t as far alongside in growth as some might have not too long ago assumed.