Squadron 42 now has an official Steam store page, giving players a new public source for Cloud Imperium Games' standalone single-player campaign.

The page lists a planned release date of Q2 2027 and allows Steam users to add Squadron 42 to their wishlists.

It also provides the current Steam minimum PC requirements, including Windows 11, 16 GB of RAM, an 8 GB VRAM graphics card, and 150 GB of available storage.

The listing also confirms Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, HDR, Family Sharing, full controller support, and support for 10 interface and subtitle languages.

However, Squadron 42 still does not have a specific published launch date.

Q2 2027 is the current planned Steam release window, covering April through June 2027.

Squadron 42 Is Now Listed on Steam

The Steam page gives Squadron 42 a dedicated store presence with screenshots, trailers, feature information, minimum PC requirements, language support, and wishlist functionality.

The game itself is not yet available on Steam.

The store currently states:

Planned Release Date: Q2 2027

Players can add the game to their Steam wishlist and receive a notification when it becomes available.

The current listing does not offer a normal Steam purchase or download option.

Q2 2027 Is a Release Window, Not a Final Date

The Steam page lists Q2 2027 as the current planned release window.

That covers:

April through June 2027.

It does not establish a confirmed launch day or a confirmed release month.

Until CIG publishes a more specific date, the accurate wording is that Squadron 42 is planned for Q2 2027 on Steam.

The listing should not be treated as a guarantee that the game will launch on a particular day within that window.

Squadron 42 Minimum PC Requirements

Steam currently lists the following minimum system requirements:

Component	Minimum Requirement
Operating System	Windows 11
Processor	Quad-core CPU
Intel CPU	i7 Sandy Bridge or later
AMD CPU	Bulldozer or later
Memory	16 GB RAM
Graphics	DirectX 11.1-compatible graphics card with 8 GB VRAM
DirectX	Version 12
Storage	150 GB available space
Network	Broadband internet connection
Architecture	64-bit processor and operating system

The 150 GB figure refers to the current Steam minimum available-space requirement.

It should not necessarily be interpreted as the final installed size Squadron 42 will occupy after release.

Recommended Specifications Have Not Been Published Yet

The Steam page includes a Recommended section, but it does not currently provide a complete recommended hardware configuration.

Only the requirement for a 64-bit processor and operating system is presently shown there.

That means there is currently no official Steam-listed recommended CPU, GPU, RAM target, resolution, frame rate, or graphics preset.

The detailed hardware specifications above should therefore be treated strictly as minimum requirements, not as CIG's recommendation for ideal performance.

8 GB of VRAM Is Listed as the Minimum

Steam lists a DirectX 11.1-compatible graphics card with 8 GB of VRAM as part of the minimum requirement.

The separate DirectX field on the same page lists:

DirectX: Version 12

Steam does not currently specify a particular Nvidia, AMD, or Intel graphics-card model.

That makes 8 GB VRAM the clearest GPU-related minimum currently published on the store page.

It does not establish what hardware will be recommended for higher resolutions, higher graphics settings, or a particular frame-rate target.

Squadron 42 Currently Lists Windows 11 as the Minimum OS

The current Steam requirements list Windows 11 as the minimum operating system.

No Windows 10 support is currently listed in the minimum requirements.

The game also requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.

These requirements may still be revised before release, but Windows 11 is the operating system currently shown on the official Steam store page.

Steam Features Currently Listed

The Squadron 42 Steam page currently lists:

• Single-player
• Steam Achievements
• Steam Cloud
• HDR
• Family Sharing
• Full Controller Support
• Xbox Controllers
• PlayStation Controllers

The current listing does not establish support for features such as Steam Workshop, multiplayer, or cross-play.

An RSI Account Will Still Be Required

The Steam page states:

It also states:

Supports Linking to Steam Account

This confirms that an RSI account remains part of the Steam setup.

The current store page does not provide enough detail to describe the exact account-linking workflow, so that process should not be assumed until CIG or Steam publishes further instructions.

Squadron 42 Supports 10 Languages

The Steam page currently lists 10 supported languages:

• English
• French
• Italian
• German
• Spanish — Spain
• Japanese
• Korean
• Portuguese — Brazil
• Simplified Chinese
• Spanish — Latin America

English is currently the only language listed with full audio support.

All 10 languages are listed with interface and subtitle support.

For Chinese-speaking players, Simplified Chinese interface text and subtitles are officially listed.

What Kind of Game Is Squadron 42?

Steam describes Squadron 42 as a cinematic, single-player space adventure.

Players enlist as a rookie in the UEE Navy and operate alongside a crew as the story progresses.

The current Steam description includes:

• Ship combat
• On-foot combat
• Fighter cockpits
• Capital ships
• Space stations
• Frontier outposts
• Crew interaction
• Story choices

The campaign places the player within a broader galactic conflict while progressing through a structured single-player narrative.

The Steam Listing Is a Notable Release Milestone

A Steam store page does not mean Squadron 42 has already launched or that its planned release window cannot change.

However, the listing provides several concrete pieces of public information in one place.

Squadron 42 now has:

• An official Steam store page
• A planned Q2 2027 release window
• Wishlist support
• Published minimum PC requirements
• Steam feature information
• Language support details
• A third-party RSI account requirement

The major remaining unknown is the exact release date.

What Happens Next?

The next major release-related detail to watch will be a more specific launch date.

The Steam page currently goes no further than Q2 2027.

CIG may also publish a complete recommended PC specification before release.

Pricing and additional Steam purchasing information will become relevant once the game is made available for sale.

For now, the official Steam listing establishes the clearest current baseline:

Squadron 42 has an official Steam page, is not yet available, and currently lists a planned Q2 2027 release window.

Squadron 42 Steam FAQ

Is Squadron 42 on Steam?

Yes. Squadron 42 now has an official Steam store page.

Can I play Squadron 42 on Steam now?

No. Steam states that the game is not yet available. Players can currently add it to their wishlist.

When will Squadron 42 release?

The Steam page lists Q2 2027 as the planned release window. No specific launch date has been published.

What months are included in Q2 2027?

Q2 covers April, May, and June 2027.

How much storage does Squadron 42 require?

The current Steam minimum requirements list 150 GB of available space. This is an available-space requirement, not necessarily the final installed size at launch.

How much RAM does Squadron 42 require?

The current minimum requirement lists 16 GB of RAM.

How much VRAM is required?

Steam currently lists a DirectX 11.1-compatible graphics card with 8 GB of VRAM as part of the minimum specification.

Does Squadron 42 support Windows 10?

The current Steam page lists Windows 11 as the minimum operating system. Windows 10 is not currently listed.

Does Squadron 42 have controller support?

Yes. Steam lists full controller support, including Xbox and PlayStation controllers.

Does Squadron 42 support Simplified Chinese?

Yes. Simplified Chinese is listed for interface text and subtitles.

Will I need an RSI account?

Are recommended PC requirements available?

Not in full. Steam currently publishes detailed minimum requirements, while its Recommended section does not yet contain a complete hardware specification.