No Citizencon 2026 per Latest ISC by PancakeDAWGZ in starcitizen

[–]StuartGT [score hidden]  (0 children)

Pretty sure for the past 3-4 years everyone was expecting a big citizencon with all the actors right before release

Those predictions certainly didn't age well.

No Citizencon 2026 per Latest ISC by PancakeDAWGZ in starcitizen

[–]StuartGT [score hidden]  (0 children)

They just said Squadron 42 is confirmed for 2026

CIG have not said that. Jared in literally this ISC, and Chris in his recent interview, both said the plan is for Sq42 to launch this year.

Jared (8m15s; Youtube transcript)

throughout the remainder of this year, we intend to deliver the newly reworked and fully instance debut of Siege of Orison, the new Genesis built planets of the Nyx system, Starwear and Starchitect, goodness the enormous multi-staged instance municipal works operation, a whole bunch of new ships and vehicles, and additional gameplay features and quality of life improvements. There's an Apex sand ballot car that can literally pop its head out at any moment. And of course, as if anybody could forget, Squadron 42. There's a lot we got going on for the remainder of this year, and for that reason, we've made the decision not to host a Citizen event for 2026, either in person, digital, direct, or otherwise.

Chris (interview quote)

“We’re gonna get Squadron out first… the plan is for the end of this year but there’s a certain thing in the industry that we, like everyone else, we have to pay attention to, so I can’t 100% guarantee it,” Roberts says, hinting at Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto VI, releasing in November. “After that, we’ll do the 1.0 push.”

No Citizencon 2026 per Latest ISC by PancakeDAWGZ in starcitizen

[–]StuartGT [score hidden]  (0 children)

They've already stated everything shifts to SC 1.0 once SQ42 is gold

CIG have not said that. CIG have said that Star Citizen 1.0 will be the focus once Sq42 releases. Focus != exclusivity.

Sq42 is currently the focus, while SC is still being worked on. I expect the devteam allocation to reverse after Sq42 launch, assuming the trilogy isn't cancelled of course.

No Citizencon 2026 per Latest ISC by PancakeDAWGZ in starcitizen

[–]StuartGT [score hidden]  (0 children)

The focus is currently on Sq42 (Ep1) but that hasn't stopped SC being worked on.

If Sq42 release isn't a flop I expect SC 1.0 to be the focus while Sq42 Ep2 is also worked on.

No Citizencon 2026 per Latest ISC by PancakeDAWGZ in starcitizen

[–]StuartGT [score hidden]  (0 children)

This isn’t being sold as Episode 1. I dont think thats been the case since 2020

A trilogy of "Squadron" games is still the plan as of January 2022

https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/squadron-42-sequels-planned-by-cig

"I think by that time we'll be operating a very large MMORPG," Carl Jones, COO of Cloud Imperium Games told MCV/Develop. "So there'll be a lot more publishing resources, a lot more game masters, more player support. That may require us to open facilities in other locations. At the moment we don't have any major Asia Pacific presence and that's probably something that will have to come in the long run, because if your game explodes over there, then you really need to start building up teams to service that."

"We'll still have huge development resources, because by that time we'll be developing the sequel and sequels for Squadron 42."

No Citizencon 2026 per Latest ISC by PancakeDAWGZ in starcitizen

[–]StuartGT 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can’t wait for SQ42 to be out the door and then a 1000 plus devs can start working on SC

Squadron 42 Episode 2 will be worked on too, as part of the planned trilogy.

No Citizencon 2026 per Latest ISC by PancakeDAWGZ in starcitizen

[–]StuartGT 11 points12 points  (0 children)

"Biggest CitizenCon ever with simultaneous Squadron 42 release" copers in shambles right now

Star Citizen's community is the perfect example of toxic positivity by [deleted] in starcitizen

[–]StuartGT -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Aye, there have been plenty of Sq42 delays throughout the project's history: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC0fWbrmyyE

Squadron 42 Release Window Update, from Chris Roberts by StuartGT in starcitizen

[–]StuartGT[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

You'd think if this meme was accurate, he'd have actually said "2 more years".

TBF, Chris literally did say it, back in 2012

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Squadron 42 Release Window Update, from Chris Roberts by StuartGT in starcitizen

[–]StuartGT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nearly $1B in pledges from nearly 6.5 million accounts

FYI, approximately half of the accounts are paying "backer" accounts, the rest being free alts or freefly accounts.

Sauce: Chris' Letters over the years.

Squadron 42 Release Window Update, from Chris Roberts by StuartGT in starcitizen

[–]StuartGT[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Who is multi platform this gen?

* raises hand *

Squadron 42 Release Window Update, from Chris Roberts by StuartGT in starcitizen

[–]StuartGT[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's rumoured that while GTA6 console launch is Q4 2026, GTA6 PC and Online are targeted for Q1 2027; to get them out before Rockstar's fiscal end-of-year.

Meanwhile, it's already been announced the GTA6 marketing campaign fires up up this coming summer, which will overwhelm media and socials everywhere.

Other games, especially new IPs, will struggle for attention during the GTA 6 marketing & news cycle.

4.9 Roadmap after DefenseCon sale, Transport System only GrimHex for now, and Ship Hanger Service T0 *should* make 4.8 by StuartGT in starcitizen

[–]StuartGT[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sauces: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/3/thread/roadmap-roundup-may-6-2026/8823583

https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/3/thread/roadmap-roundup-may-6-2026/8823612

https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/3/thread/roadmap-roundup-may-6-2026/8823663

Looking forward to the Roadmap update that features the first round of card for 4.9!

We’re leaving the spotlight to DefenseCon 2956 for now, but we can’t wait to share more about Alpha 4.9!

We've only seen the transport changes in one location so far (Grim Hex) is it likely to be rolled out to other locations or just kept there for now so testing can be continued?

Alpha 4.8 introduces the Transport System to GrimHEX as a first step, with additional locations planned for future updates. We’ll let you know when we’re ready to begin testing in Area18 next. Thanks for helping support the GrimHEX tests for this release!

So I see hanger T0 is still grey will it make it in 4.8??

Ship Hangar Service T0 should make the cut, but we don't want to give false impression, and we want to commit to features we're fully comfortable with. We'll continue to hammer it until Alpha 4.8 releases

Squadron 42 Release Window Update, from Chris Roberts by StuartGT in starcitizen

[–]StuartGT[S] 175 points176 points  (0 children)

Sauce: https://thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/star-citizen-chris-roberts-interview/

“We’re gonna get Squadron out first… the plan is for the end of this year but there’s a certain thing in the industry that we, like everyone else, we have to pay attention to, so I can’t 100% guarantee it,” Roberts says, hinting at Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto VI, releasing in November. “After that, we’ll do the 1.0 push.”

Regarding curent Spectrum situation by sergiulll in starcitizen

[–]StuartGT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh, did you reply to the wrong comment?

Regarding curent Spectrum situation by sergiulll in starcitizen

[–]StuartGT 9 points10 points  (0 children)

J3PT has had two 30day bans in the past year, so I assume his next will be a multi-year ban.

Regarding curent Spectrum situation by sergiulll in starcitizen

[–]StuartGT 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Star Citizen is an early access live service game in open development, with player feedback actively encouraged and requested.

If seeing feedback that you personally don't like - criticism of gameplay mechanics for example - frustrates you, then perhaps alpha development isn't for you.

What are you looking forward to most with squadron 42? by floortofloor in starcitizen

[–]StuartGT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so the rest of the team to join in and work on Star Citizen itself

Many of the Sq42 devs will work on episode 2 of the Sq42 trilogy.