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Squadron 42 Opens for Steam Wishlisting Ahead of Planned Q2 2027 Release
Summary
Squadron 42, the single-player spin-off of Star Citizen, can now be wishlisted on Steam ahead of its planned Q2 2027 release. The game was originally announced in 2012 alongside the Star Citizen crowdfunding campaign and has been in development for years as a standalone single-player campaign. Opening a Steam store page and wishlist option marks a shift toward a more conventional PC distribution channel, rather than relying solely on the developer's own platform. For players, wishlisting makes it easier to track the release and any future discounts, and to decide whether to buy once it launches. For the industry, the long-delayed title finally has a relatively clear release window and a mainstream storefront presence, suggesting that even crowdfunded projects with proprietary launchers are moving toward established PC marketplaces. So far, only the release window and wishlist availability have been confirmed; pricing, system requirements, and other platforms have not been announced, so players can add it to their wishlist and wait for further details.
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