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Squadron 42
Enlist in the United Empire of Earth Navy in a cinematic, single-player sci-fi adventure. Learn about spacecraft combat, on-foot encounters, zero-G traversal, and the crew-led story as the game moves toward release.
- Planned release: Q2 2027
- Single-player campaign
- 10 listed interface and subtitle languages
- PC / Windows
- In development
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Your Squadron 42 Journey
Beginner Guide
Get oriented with the setting, campaign structure, PC requirements, and what to know before launch.
OpenShip Combat and Flight Controls
Learn the announced flight-combat basics, cockpit awareness, targeting concepts, and ship systems.
OpenOn-Foot Combat and Zero-G
Follow explainers for first-person encounters, movement, EVA, close-quarters combat, and ship interiors.
OpenStory, Crew and Lore
Explore the UEE Navy, the Vanduul conflict, major characters, and confirmed story context.
OpenRecent Squadron 42 updates
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Squadron 42 Cast: Every Confirmed Actor and Character (2026 Update)
Meet the Squadron 42 cast, from Gary Oldman and Mark Hamill to Gillian Anderson and Andy Serkis. Full actor-character list and FAQ.
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Squadron 42 Gary Oldman: Admiral Bishop Role, Cast & Performance Capture
Everything about Squadron 42 Gary Oldman casting: Admiral Ernst Bishop, the full star-studded cast, performance capture tech, set stories, and release details.
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Squadron 42 Gillian Anderson Cast Guide: Captain MacLaren, Mo-Cap, and More
Squadron 42 Gillian Anderson guide: her role as Captain Rachel MacLaren, the motion-capture process, her X-Files gun stories, and the star-studded cast.
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Squadron 42 Henry Cavill: Character, Cast Role, and What We Know
Discover what is known about Henry Cavill’s Squadron 42 role, Ryan Enright, the cast, trailers, release status, and how to follow updates.
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Squadron 42 Mark Hamill: Character, Cast, Story Role, and Release Updates
Discover Mark Hamill’s role in Squadron 42, the supporting cast, story setting, trailers, release outlook, and what players should know.
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Squadron 42 Rhona Mitra: Inside the XO Sophia Kelly Role and Cast
Squadron 42 Rhona Mitra plays Executive Officer Sophia Kelly. Here
Explore the Squadron 42 wiki
Browse release tracking, PC requirements, gameplay, story, cast, ships, and official media with every claim labeled by its source and status.
Squadron 42 Release Date
Find the latest publicly listed launch window and current availability status for Squadron 42. The page should clearly distinguish a planned release window from a confirmed launch date.
Planned Window
Steam currently lists Q2 2027 as the planned release window; it does not give an exact launch day.
Availability
The Steam listing states that Squadron 42 is not yet available on Steam.
Campaign Format
The game is described as a cinematic, single-player science-fiction adventure set in the Star Citizen universe.
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Squadron 42 System Requirements
Summarize the PC specifications currently published on the game's Steam store page. Make clear that these are the requirements shown in the current listing and should be checked again closer to launch.
Operating System
Minimum listing: Windows 11 on a 64-bit system.
Processor
Minimum listing: quad-core CPU; Intel Core i7 (Sandy Bridge or later) or AMD Bulldozer or later.
Memory
Minimum listing: 16 GB RAM.
Graphics
Minimum listing: DirectX 11.1-compatible graphics card with 8 GB VRAM; DirectX 12 is listed.
Storage and Network
Minimum listing: 150 GB available storage and a broadband internet connection.
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Squadron 42 Beginner Guide
Because the campaign has not yet launched, this is a pre-release preparation guide rather than a walkthrough for missions that cannot currently be played. It helps new visitors confirm availability, review PC requirements, follow official updates, and get notified when the game becomes available.
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Check availability first: the official RSI support checklist says Squadron 42 is still in development, and Steam says it is not yet available.
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Compare your PC against the minimum specifications currently shown on the Squadron 42 Steam listing.
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Follow the official Squadron 42 Comm-Link feed for development newsletters and announcements.
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Add the Steam listing to your wishlist to receive a notification when the game becomes available.
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Squadron 42 Gameplay Features
Introduce the major gameplay pillars described by the official store listing so visitors can quickly understand what kind of game Squadron 42 is. Keep the module focused on announced features rather than speculative builds, weapon rankings, or mission strategies.
Single-Player Campaign
A cinematic, story-driven science-fiction adventure designed for a solo player.
Spaceflight Combat
Pilot combat ships and fight from fighter cockpits during a galactic war.
On-Foot Combat
The store description explicitly includes fighting on foot alongside ship-based action.
Ship and Station Exploration
Explore capital ships and space stations as part of the campaign.
Crew and Choices
Live, work, and fight alongside the crew; the official description also highlights consequential choices and earning your rank and legacy.
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Squadron 42 Story and Setting
Explain the campaign premise and its military science-fiction setting without spoiling story events. This module can target searches about the UEE Navy, the war, the crew, and the game's single-player narrative.
UEE Navy
Players take the role of a rookie serving in the United Empire of Earth Navy.
Galactic War
The official store description places the crew on the front lines of a galactic war.
Life Aboard Ship
The story includes living and working alongside the player's crew, not only piloting combat missions.
Player Choices
The official description highlights choices at critical moments and the player's path toward rank and legacy.
Campaign Environments
The announced settings include fighter cockpits, capital ships, space stations, and frontier outposts.
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Squadron 42 Characters and Voice Cast
Spotlight confirmed performers associated with Squadron 42 and direct readers to official cast material. Where an individual character role is not established by the cited source, present the performer's name without guessing a role.
Mark Hamill
Featured in the official behind-the-scenes piece as Steve “Old Man” Colton.
Gary Oldman
Listed among the performers associated with Squadron 42 in official RSI cast material.
Gillian Anderson
Listed among the performers associated with Squadron 42 in official RSI cast material.
Andy Serkis
Listed among the performers associated with Squadron 42 in official RSI cast material.
Liam Cunningham
Listed among the performers associated with Squadron 42 in official RSI cast material.
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Squadron 42 Ships and Locations
Cover ships and campaign environments explicitly mentioned in official Squadron 42 material. Separate confirmed descriptions from broader universe lore, and avoid inventing a ship tier list before the game is released.
Idris Frigate
An official RSI development article identifies the Idris as the UEE capital ship aboard which the Squadron 42 story was planned to begin.
Hornet Fighters
The official Idris article says the ship's flight deck needed to accommodate multiple Hornets for Squadron 42 and the persistent universe.
Capital Ships
The official store listing names capital ships as explorable campaign environments.
Space Stations
Space stations are explicitly listed among the locations players will explore.
Frontier Outposts
Frontier outposts are explicitly listed among the campaign's environments.
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Squadron 42 Trailers and Development Updates
Collect official trailers, behind-the-scenes material, and developer updates in one place for visitors who want to follow the project's progress. Use official releases as the source of truth and label older videos by their actual content rather than implying they are new.
Cinematic Teaser
The official Star Citizen YouTube channel published the Squadron 42 Cinematic Teaser in October 2018.
Full Cinematic Trailer
The official Star Citizen YouTube channel published the Squadron 42 Full Cinematic Trailer in October 2012.
Mark Hamill Behind the Scenes
Official RSI behind-the-scenes material looks at Mark Hamill's performance as Steve “Old Man” Colton.
Q1 2026 Newsletter
An official RSI Squadron 42 newsletter provides a dated development update.
Public Roadmap
RSI's public roadmap companion explains how to follow development teams and scheduled work; roadmap timing should not be treated as a guaranteed release date.
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Ready to brief for Squadron 42?
From flight-combat basics to the UEE Navy and campaign lore, keep the confirmed information and official updates in one independent fan-made wiki.