Star Citizen delivers the next generation of space flight simulation gaming, combining FPS (First Person Shooter) combat and persistent MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) gameplay to create a living, breathing first person universe capable of truly unlimited gameplay experiences. In addition, through the game's advanced Newtonian physics engine, Star Citizen enables players to experience an unparalleled space sim flying experience with ship control, performance and response calculated based on dozens of dynamically generated physics based variables.

Star Citizen will not require a subscription, and not be free-to-play, it will will be available for a one-time purchase. And while players will be able to play in the Star Citizen universe for free, there will also be virtual items available for purchase with in-game credits so players can customize their ships and other items.

While during last year's CitizenCon 2953, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) announced that Star Citizen's single-player campaign Squadron 42 was feature complete, during this year's CitizenCon 2954, CIG surprised fans with a live playthrough of Squadron 42.

Revealed onstage at CitizenCon 2954, the live showcase of the opening moments of the game offered attendees the most in-depth look at Squadron 42 yet, demonstrating action-packed space combat, grand cinematic storytelling, its scale and fidelity. 

Squadron 42 is in the polish phase of production, with developer CIG revealing their intention to launch the game in 2026. 

Squadron 42 features about 30 to 40 hours of gameplay, and you can see a little over 1 hour in the above trailer.

Squadron 42 is a cinematic, single-player sci-fi adventure set in the universe of Star Citizen. Fight the good fight in an epic and immersive narrative full of action and intrigue; facing off against ruthless enemies in strategic FPS battles on foot and intense space combat from a cockpit. The epic space adventure will be experienced alongside a stunning all-star cast including Mark Hamill, Eleanor Tomlinson, Gary Oldman, John Rhys-Davies, Sophie Wu, Jonathan Bailey, and Henry Cavill.