Squadron 42 Delayed Again to Dodge GTA 6
TL;DR
Star Citizen’s single-player Squadron 42 has been delayed to at least Q2 2027 (April–July window potential), with creator Chris Roberts blaming the timing on avoiding GTA 6’s release. The piece notes the project’s long history of delays—originally teased for 2016 after crowdfunding began in 2012—and points out that Squadron 42 has never delivered a playable build, while GTA 6 looms large for coverage and market impact.
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