Squadron 42 now fully playable with over 40 hours of gameplay

What changed most: The biggest news for fans is the confirmation from CIG Chairman and CEO Chris Roberts that Squadron 42 has reached a state where its entire narrative, spanning over 40 hours of gameplay, is now playable from start to finish. Concurrently, Star Citizen players received an experimental VR mode in its Alpha 4.5 build, adding a new dimension to the persistent universe.

• Platforms: PC
• Release: TBA (Squadron 42 Beta), Recently Released (Star Citizen VR Experimental)
• Price: TBA
• Developer: Cloud Imperium Games
• Genre: Space Sim, Sci-Fi Action

According to Chris Roberts, Squadron 42 is now in its “remaining polish, optimization, and bug fixing” phase, building on development progress made throughout 2024 and 2025 to achieve content completeness. Roberts highlighted the game’s unique immersion, allowing players to transition seamlessly from on-foot combat to vehicle flight and across star systems without loading screens. He also praised the quality of content, from writing and performance capture to environmental design and interactive systems. While the game is moving towards Beta, CIG has not yet confirmed a release date for this phase.

For Star Citizen, an experimental VR update has been rolled out for Alpha 4.5. This “Christmas Surprise” originated as a passion project and physicalizes “almost everything,” enabling players to experience the detailed environments, ships, and gear at true scale. CIG plans further improvements for both games, including advancements to Server Meshing technology, which dynamically reconfigures server meshes based on player activity and server load.

Dive into the universe with a look at the game’s ambition: Watch the Squadron 42 – CitizenCon Trailer.

Gamers eagerly awaiting a deep, cinematic single-player experience in the vast Star Citizen universe should keep a close eye on Squadron 42‘s journey towards Beta. While a release date remains elusive, the confirmation of a fully playable campaign is a major milestone. Meanwhile, Star Citizen players can experiment with the new VR mode, offering a fresh perspective on the ‘verse. For more details on both projects, visit the Cloud Imperium Games official site or the Roberts Space Industries website.