Overview

• Content director Jared Huckaby said Squadron 42 will not appear at October’s CitizenCon Direct so the team can avoid distractions.
• On the same stream, he said he does not know if the 2026 target will be met, prompting fresh concern about another delay.
• Huckaby later clarified on Reddit and the company forums that his remark reflected general development uncertainty and that the project remains on track.
• Cloud Imperium Games and Chris Roberts have repeatedly pointed to a 2026 release window, with no firm date announced.
• Fans reacted with skepticism on Reddit, while the project’s long timeline, 2023 feature-complete status, and roughly $865 million in crowdfunding continue to frame expectations.