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Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games has told fans that the Mark Hamill-fronted single-player story space adventure Squadron 42 is still on track for a 2026 release date — and not to expect “a long, drawn-out marketing campaign” beforehand.
Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games revealed some interesting details and images of the upcoming single-player campaign, Squadron 42.
Genuinely think this is the biggest scam in the history of gaming. We will eventually see a Coffeezilla excoriation and then a Netflix documentary on it. I want a "Poop Cruise" for this game basically!
Release date roadmap:
Squadron 42: Episode 1 - 2026
Squadron 42: Episode 2 - 2034
Squadron 42: Episode 3 - 2042👀
September/ Milk .
October Milk milk milk then some more
November - did we mention milking?