Squadron 42 delayed to 2027, with Star Citizen dev blaming GTA 6

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It seems the wait for Star Citizen's single-player sibling, Squadron 42, just got even longer, with Cloud Imperium Games pushing the release all the way to 2027. The eyebrow-raising part? Studio boss Chris Roberts cites GTA 6 as the reason, worrying that their game would be completely drowned out by Rockstar's colossal launch. This move really highlights the gravitational pull a franchise like Grand Theft Auto has on the entire gaming calendar.