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 improvement cycle and an limitless line of delays has led many to wonder if the sport is ever even going to really release- one thing that spotty communication from developer Cloud Imperium Video games has solely exacerbated.
On the latest CitizenCon, nonetheless, the developer lastly provided an extended overdue and prolonged have a look at Squadron 42, showcasing over an hour of gameplay footage. The displaying affords 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 displaying, Cloud Imperium Video games has additionally introduced a tough launch window for the title- although it seems to be 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 12 months, it was acknowledged that the sport was lastly characteristic full, main some to wonder if it was lastly approaching launch. Cloud Imperium Video games has introduced, nonetheless, that Squadron 42 is due out in 2026, which suggests the sport nonetheless isn’t as far alongside in improvement as some might have lately assumed.