SQUADRON 42
Planned Release in 2026

The cinematic single-player campaign set in the Star Citizen universe.

What Is Squadron 42?

Squadron 42 is the story-driven single-player campaign set in the Star Citizen universe.

Here, you’re not just a civilian freely exploring space.

You are a military pilot serving in an elite unit at the heart of a galactic conflict. Every mission matters. Every decision brings you closer to the front lines.

Unlike Star Citizen, which focuses on player freedom and multiplayer gameplay, Squadron 42 delivers a structured narrative experience with a clear progression and carefully paced storytelling. Instead of being dropped into a vast open universe, you’re taken on a guided adventure.

The game combines:

🚀 Intense space combat
🔫 First-person action sequences
🎬 High-quality cinematic storytelling
🎖 Scripted missions with escalating tension

The goal is not to create your own story, but to experience an immersive campaign designed as a grand science-fiction epic.

If Star Citizen is an open universe where anything is possible, Squadron 42 is a more directed experience — more accessible, more narrative-driven, and more cinematic.

For players who enjoy science fiction, space battles, and military storytelling, Squadron 42 is often a more natural entry point into this ambitious universe.

The Cast of Squadron 42

One of the elements that sets Squadron 42 apart from other space games is its cast.
The project doesn’t rely solely on 3D character models. It also features full performance capture, bringing real actors into the game’s cinematic storytelling through motion capture technology.

Notable cast members include:

Mark Hamill
Gary Oldman
Henry Cavill
Gillian Anderson

Their involvement gives the project a distinctly cinematic feel.

The dialogue, facial expressions, and performances are designed to deliver an experience that feels closer to an interactive science-fiction movie than a traditional space simulation.

The goal isn’t simply to feature famous names, but to enhance immersion and make the universe feel more believable and emotionally engaging.

For fans of space operas, military science fiction, and story-driven adventures, this ambitious cast helps make Squadron 42 one of the most narrative-focused projects ever attempted in the space gaming genre.

A military campaign set in the Star Citizen universe.

In October 2024, the studio announced that Squadron 42 had reached the feature-complete stage, with a planned release window targeting 2026.

In this story-driven single-player campaign, you take on the role of a young UEE Navy combat pilot newly assigned to a military unit. Your mission: help defend Humanity against the growing Vanduul threat.

The adventure combines:

🚀 Dynamic space combat
🔫 Ground-based combat sequences
🎬 Seamless transitions between gameplay and storytelling

The game places a strong emphasis on immersion, aiming to blend flight gameplay, on-foot action, and cinematic moments into a cohesive experience without artificial interruptions.

The story takes place within the same universe as Star Citizen, although the two titles are separate products and must be purchased independently.

👉 At the time of writing, Squadron 42 is not available for purchase.