Star Citizen’s single-player component is in the ‘closing stages’ of development according to Chris Roberts, as rumours of another Squadron 42 delay circulate
Star Citizen has crossed a significant milestone, surpassing $1 billion in cumulative player funding—a testament to the enduring interest in Cloud Imperium Games’ ambitious space MMO. However, this achievement comes amid the familiar questions that have surrounded the project throughout its development: completion timelines and the status of Squadron 42, the single-player campaign component.
Squadron 42 has experienced multiple delays since its initial announcement, with previous release windows repeatedly pushed back. The most recent timeline suggested a release within the current year, though skepticism has remained high given the project’s history of postponements. Now, Chris Roberts, the head of Cloud Imperium Games, has indicated that Squadron 42 is in the “closing stages” of development, potentially signaling meaningful progress toward launch.
However, renewed speculation about another potential delay has begun circulating within the community, tempering optimism about the near-term release. The vague nature of Roberts’ statement—without a concrete release date—combined with the project’s historical delays, has left many observers cautious about committing to timelines. Star Citizen itself remains actively playable as an ongoing alpha, but Squadron 42’s completion remains one of the most anticipated and uncertain aspects of this ambitious space project.