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BIG Squadron 42 Event Replacing Star Citizen’s CitizenCon?!
⏱ 11 min video · 2 min read20 Jun 2026
TL;DR
CIG has invited select backers and content creators including BoredGamer to an exclusive three-day Squadron 42 hands-on event at their Manchester studio from October 9-11, 2026 — the exact dates CitizenCon would normally occupy. The video also covers Alpha 4.8.2 bug fixes, Alpha 4.9 Evocati testing progress, and Alien Week ship releases.
Key points
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CIG has cancelled CitizenCon 2026 (no physical event, no CitizenCon Direct) and replaced it with an exclusive Squadron 42 hands-on event at their Manchester studio, October 9-11, 2026
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BoredGamer received a personal invite to the three-day event, which includes a studio tour, time with the dev team, and the first hands-on experience with Squadron 42 — no NDA mentioned in the invite itself
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The event is at attendees own expense (travel and accommodation), has limited capacity, and requires RSVP by June 29, 2026 — suggesting a deliberate low-cost-to-CIG, high-exclusivity format
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Alpha 4.8.2 launched and broke things but has largely been stabilised; Alpha 4.9 (featuring Siege of Orison instancing and super heavy armor) is in Evocati testing and reportedly very stable so far
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Alien Week introduced two new Gatac ships: the Railen Hauler and the Taiyoi carrier, with a Gatac Railen giveaway running throughout June 2026 for channel commenters
Key updates
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The October 9-11 event window strongly implies CIG is building toward a Squadron 42 release date announcement or major advertising campaign launch around that time
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Invited backers and creators should RSVP by June 29, 2026 or lose their spot to another community member
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Players experiencing issues with Alpha 4.8.2 or the Ironclad should report them; the 4.9 Evocati branch appears cleaner and more stable than the current live patch
Notable quotes
“I make daily Star Citizen content and have for over 11 years. I'm not sure if that's a boast or me admitting my shame.”
“Will Squadron 42 be a good game. That's the main thing, right? I think it's going to be amazing. 9.5 out of 10 is what I'm expecting.”
“You don't want backer money being spent on my hotel tab, I promise you.”
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