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Star Citizen crosses $1B in funding with a $5,000 concept ship reveal
gaming21 hours ago

Star Citizen crosses $1B in funding with a $5,000 concept ship reveal

Star Citizen has surpassed $1 billion in crowdfunding, though the main game remains in alpha. In celebration, Cloud Imperium Games announced the Anvil Odin, a $5,000 concept capital ship that is not yet release-ready and represents the final vehicle stretch goal from the original crowdfunding. A fan has already purchased it. The project spans the sandbox MMO Star Citizen and the single-player Squadron 42, with a free trial running through May 27 offering an RSI Aurora MK11 and other ships to rent; no release date for the main game has been confirmed.

via KitGuru|
#anvil-odin#cloud-imperium-games#crowdfunding
Star Citizen crosses $1B in crowdfunding as devs push toward 1.0
technology1 day ago

Star Citizen crosses $1B in crowdfunding as devs push toward 1.0

Star Citizen has surpassed $1 billion in crowdfunding from more than 6.5 million backers since 2012, fueling ongoing development toward a first 1.0 release and continued expansion of the universe with backer-funded content. The project, led by Chris Roberts at Cloud Imperium Games, has used unconventional marketing like the Anvil Odin/ Odin Founders Club sale and plans to keep adding content even after 1.0, with Squadron 42 targeting a 2026 finish in a perpetually evolving space sim universe.

via TechSpot|
#chris-roberts#cloud-imperium-games#crowdfunding
Star Citizen crosses $1B crowdfunding milestone as $5,000 Odin ship goes on sale
gaming2 days ago

Star Citizen crosses $1B crowdfunding milestone as $5,000 Odin ship goes on sale

Star Citizen has surpassed $1 billion in crowdfunding with about 6.5 million backers since 2012, while launching the Anvil Odin capital ship for $5,000 as a limited, non-playable “vehicle concept pledge” that includes a loaner Idris P until release; Odin Founders Club applications were required, and creator Chris Roberts touts a bold, enduring universe, as the game remains in early access. The news comes amid ongoing discussions about pay-to-win items, which the developers say will be earnable in-game in a future patch, and a free trial runs through May 27.

via Eurogamer|
#anvil-odin#crowdfunding#gaming
Star Citizen Tops $1B in Crowdfunding After 14 Years, Yet 1.0 Release Date Remains Elusive
gaming2 days ago

Star Citizen Tops $1B in Crowdfunding After 14 Years, Yet 1.0 Release Date Remains Elusive

Star Citizen has surpassed $1 billion in crowdfunding after 14 years, but Cloud Imperium Games still has no announced release date for version 1.0. The latest Alpha 4.8 update introduces a full economy, persistence reset, refueling contracts and a six‑phase Tactical Strike Group on the Nyx base, with refueling mechanics and new gameplay loops added. Developer Chris Roberts has previously floated 2027–2028 for 1.0 and a 2026 window for Squadron 42, though delays remain possible amid competition like GTA 6.

via Wccftech|
#alpha-48#crowdfunding#gaming
Star Citizen Reaches $1B in Crowdfunding as Squadron 42 Nears Completion
gaming3 days ago

Star Citizen Reaches $1B in Crowdfunding as Squadron 42 Nears Completion

Star Citizen has hit $1 billion in lifetime funding through crowdfunding, with all proceeds reinvested into development and operations. Cloud Imperium Games says Squadron 42 is in the closing stages, while no firm release date has been set for Star Citizen’s 1.0; the team emphasizes fan involvement and transparency as the marketing push for Squadron 42 begins.

via Variety|
#cloud-imperium-games#crowdfunding#gaming
Star Citizen backlash as breach disclosure lands weeks late
gaming2 months ago

Star Citizen backlash as breach disclosure lands weeks late

Cloud Imperium Games revealed a data breach that exposed metadata, contact details, usernames, dates of birth, and names, but waited five weeks after the January 21 incident to inform players. CIG says no financial data or passwords were stolen and that it contained the breach, yet the delayed disclosure has sparked fury among players and raised GDPR-related concerns for a UK-based company amid a long-running, heavily invested community.

via Windows Central|
#cloud-imperium-games#cybersecurity#data-breach
Star Citizen maker reports January breach exposing only basic user details
technology2 months ago

Star Citizen maker reports January breach exposing only basic user details

Cloud Imperium Games disclosed that on January 21, 2026 attackers gained read-only access to some backup systems, exposing limited personal data (metadata, contact details, username, date of birth, and name). The company says no credentials or financial information were stored in the affected systems, no passwords were impacted, and there is no evidence yet that any data was leaked online; the incident is being monitored and could pose phishing risks for users.

via BleepingComputer|
#cloud-imperium-games#data-breach#personal-data
gaming4 months ago

Star Citizen Builds Hype Ahead of Early Access, 1.0 Roadmap Unfolds

Star Citizen, Cloud Imperium Games’ sprawling space RPG funded by crowdfunding (over $900 million), is inching toward an early-access release next year with a longer-term 1.0 launch on the horizon. A gameplay snippet from Digital Dreams hints at ship customization, space combat, NPC interactions, bounty quests, and a law system across a vast universe, though Squadron 42 remains without a release date. While fans of Mass Effect and Starfield are excited, some observers warn the project could be heavy on visuals with limited substance, with a few labeling it a potential scam.

via GAMINGbible|
#cloud-imperium-games#crowdfunding#early-access
Star Citizen Crowdfunding Hits $700M with No Release Date in Sight
gaming2 years ago

Star Citizen Crowdfunding Hits $700M with No Release Date in Sight

Star Citizen has surpassed $700 million in crowdfunding but still lacks a release date. Despite launching Alpha 3.23 and planning for Alpha 4.0 in 2024, the game's commercial release remains uncertain. The project, led by Cloud Imperium Games and Chris Roberts, continues to face criticism and skepticism over its prolonged development and expensive virtual items.

via IGN|
#alpha-323#chris-roberts#cloud-imperium-games
"Star Citizen Nears 1.0 Release After Years of Development and Reorganization"
gaming2 years ago

"Star Citizen Nears 1.0 Release After Years of Development and Reorganization"

Cloud Imperium Games' CEO, Chris Roberts, hinted that Star Citizen, after a decade and $670m, may soon move into a 1.0 release, representing a "finish line" for the game. The new server meshing tech is aiding this progress, with 2024 anticipated to be a significant year for the universe of Star Citizen. The studio recently faced layoffs and departures, with the company citing "normal processes" for the staffing changes.

via Eurogamer.net|
#chris-roberts#cloud-imperium-games#game-development