Squadron 42

Squadron 42

PC

Release Date: 2026

Action, FPP, science fiction, space sim, in space, crowdfunding, singleplayer

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A combination of space simulator and action adventure game, referring to such titles as Wing Commander. The production was initally designed as a solo campaign in Star Citizen, a game from Cloud Imperium Games - a company founded by the famous game developer Chris Roberts.

Squadron 42 is a new project by Cloud Imperium Games, founded by Chris Roberts, creator of games such as Wing Commander and Freelancer. The title is a combination of FPS and space simulator genres and was created as part of an ambitious Star Citizen project, but over time, the developers decided to make it an independent production. The game was financed by a crowdfunding campaign.

Plot

The action takes place in the 30th century. Humanity explores the cosmos and attempts to colonize it, meeting various alien races in universe. In terms of civilization, society and culture, the human race has merged into one political entity, under the name of the United Earth Empire. Living in the UEE is not easy - you have to earn the status of a citizen by military or civil service. The player takes on the role of a young recruit of the title, elite squadroon of stellar pilots.

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Last updated on October 30, 2018

Videos and Screens

[76:12] Squadron 42 Gameplay Reveal - CitizenCon 2954

[2:57] Squadron 42 CitizenCon trailer

Squadron 42 Summary

Platforms:

PC / Windows

PC / Windows

Age restrictions: 16+

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