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Off Squadron 42 Delayed to 2027 Because of GTA 6
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Key Points:
- Cloud Imperium Games CEO Chris Roberts announced that the single-player spinoff Squadron 42 is delayed to Q2 2027, citing the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 as a reason to avoid launching amid its media frenzy.
- The game was initially targeted for a late 2026 release, but Roberts emphasized that GTA 6's overwhelming attention would overshadow Squadron 42's launch, which has been in development since 2014.
- Squadron 42, featuring a high-profile cast including Gary Oldman, Mark Hamill, and Henry Cavill, promises an ambitious story-driven experience and is backed by a budget rivaling major AAA titles, with Star Citizen funding surpassing $1 billion.
- Cloud Imperium Games plans to preview Squadron 42 with content creators and early backers in October 2024 and will announce a concrete release date shortly thereafter.
- The delay follows a problematic Star Citizen developer livestream that exposed ongoing bugs and developer tensions, fueling skepticism about the main game's eventual full release, which remains without a set launch window.
