Star Citizen spinoff Squadron 42 delayed to Q2 2027 to avoid GTA 6
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Facepalm: Squadron 42, Cloud Imperium's single-player, cinematic sci-fi game set in the Star Citizen universe, has been delayed once again. The title, which was originally slated to launch more than a decade ago in 2015, is now expected to be released in Q2 2027.
In a message posted on the official Roberts Space Industries website, game director Chris Roberts said the decision is intended to avoid competing with GTA 6, which is scheduled to launch this November on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S after an extended development cycle and multiple delays over the past couple of years.
Roberts noted that the decision to delay Squadron 42 was made after much deliberation, as the media attention surrounding the launch of GTA 6 will leave very little room for reviewers, streamers, and content...
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