Squadron 42, a narrative-driven single-player set in the Star Citizen universe, just hit a massive milestone as Cloud Imperium Games today announced that it is feature complete, with the game moving into the polishing stage.

Squadron 42, part of the initial Kickstarter form Star Citizen back in 2012, is now feature complete, meaning all initial features intended for the final release have been implemented. But don’t get too excited just yet, as there is still lots of work left to be done, as the studio didn’t provide any target release. Instead, they released a statement and video celebrating this news and showcasing the significant upgrades they’ve done while confirming that they are now moving onto the polishing stage.

“We are excited to announce that Squadron 42 is now feature complete!

As we move into the polishing phase, we’re fully focused on optimizing and fine-tuning all aspects of the gameplay experience to deliver an unprecedented cinematic adventure. To celebrate this milestone, we have gathered our core development leadership from around the globe to share what this means.

Thank you for your continued support of Squadron 42.”

Generally, the polishing stage is the last in a game’s development, though the time to release varies from game to game.

Nonetheless, this news is fantastic for those following Squadron 42 since its announcement. Hopefully, the wait isn’t as long as it’s been to reach this point, and we fully expect to hear more about Squadron 42 within the following year.