Squadron 42 is flying out to Q2 2027, but it’s not Chris’ fault – GTA 6 is to blame

Squadron 42 is flying out to Q2 2027, but it’s not Chris’ fault – GTA 6 is to blame
Squadron 42 is flying out to Q2 2027, but it's not Chris' fault - GTA 6 is to blame

Okay, admit it: Is anyone seriously waiting for Squadron 42 to hit theaters before the end of 2026? Wallets bulging, waiting for Season 2 in 2027. Yes, Chris Robert has reconnected with his congregation.

Of course, instead of taking responsibility, this wretched con man presents himself as a victim of circumstance, standing up to protect his dear brainchild – the Star Citizen story campaign (remember, Cloud Imperium Games has attracted 6.69 million Star Citizen and over $1 billion in development funding).

Luckily, it didn’t take long to find the culprit: GTA VI was responsible for everything (by the way, did you see the game’s premiere yet?).

But like everyone else in the industry, there was no way I was going to release a spiritual successor to Wing Commander, a game we had poured our blood and tears into for 12 years (we started developing Squadron 42 in 2014, and in 2013 we opened a studio, hired StarCraft people, and released the Star Citizen hangar) amid the hype of GTA 6. While GTA 6 won’t be coming to PC this November, nearly every publication and most content creators will be covering it, leaving not much room for other coverage.

I know many of you will be disappointed that you won’t be able to play Squadron 42 later this year, but it’s the best thing that could have happened to the project because it’s truly something special, so the project needs to be thrust into the spotlight of the wider gaming world.

Chris Roberts

Let us remind you that the most dedicated people (not freeloaders) but partners as well as some content authors will soon be able to get their hands on Squadron 42 on October 9-10, 2026.

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