Star Citizen's Squadron 42 delayed again, this time to avoid 'the attention buzz saw of GTA 6' says Chris Roberts
The star-packed singleplayer space FPS, first planned for 2015, has missed another release window.
Star Citizen's Squadron 42, a highly anticipated single-player component of the game, has been delayed once more. This time, game director Chris Roberts revealed that the decision was made to avoid the intense media coverage surrounding another highly anticipated game: GTA 6. In a recent post on the RSI website, Roberts stated that the original release date of 2026 had been shifted to Q2 2027, citing the need for more attention on Squadron 42.
While GTA 6 is set to launch on PC in November, Roberts acknowledged that the gaming world already seems consumed by the game, leaving limited space for other releases. However, some critics argue that pushing the release date to 2027 suggests that Chris Roberts and his team may simply want more time to perfect the game. The recent disastrous Star Citizen livestream has further fueled speculation that the project may need additional time to reach its full potential.
Despite the disappointment of fans, Roberts remains confident that this delay will allow Squadron 42 to receive the focus it deserves.
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