Squadron 42 can now be wishlisted on Steam. For most games, that’s a footnote in a press release. For a game that has been in development since 2014, it’s the closest thing to a commitment its audience has had in years.
Cloud Imperium Games paired the Steam page with a new cinematic trailer and a full cast reveal, all pointing towards a planned release in Q2 2027. The studio is clearly ready to start selling this game to people beyond its existing backers. Whether those people are ready to believe it is another matter.
Wing Commander Grew Up and Joined the Navy
Squadron 42 is the single-player, story-driven counterpart to Star Citizen, set in the same universe and built on the same in-house StarEngine technology. It’s also a spiritual successor to Wing Commander, the ’90s series that made CIG founder Chris Roberts’ name. If you’ve ever wanted a big-budget space opera where you’re a small part of a very large navy, this is that pitch.
The year is 2945, and the United Empire of Earth is on the brink of collapse, pressed by outlaws on one side and hostile aliens on the other. You...
