Overview

• In a La Presse interview reported this week, Chris Roberts says Squadron 42 is targeted for 2026 and will be timed to avoid Grand Theft Auto VI’s May 26 release.
• He places Star Citizen’s full 1.0 launch in a tentative 2027–2028 window, with the online universe still in alpha.
• Cloud Imperium Games’ official tracker lists about $859 million raised, while separate reports cite Roberts claiming total funds have surpassed $1 billion.
• Squadron 42 features a large ensemble cast including Gary Oldman, Mark Hamill, Gillian Anderson, Henry Cavill and others.
• The project has been in development since 2012 with a persistent-universe early access since 2017, drawing both ongoing player interest and skepticism, and a free-fly trial runs through September 2 according to PC Gamer.