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Star Citizen

Star Citizen
Developer(s)Cloud Imperium Games
Publisher(s)Cloud Imperium Games
Director(s)Chris Roberts
Writer(s)
  • Dave Haddock[3]
  • Will Weissbaum
  • Adam Wieser
  • Cherie Heiberg
Composer(s)
EngineStarEngine[5][6]
Platform(s)Windows
ReleaseDecember 23, 2017 (Early access)[1][2]
Genre(s)
Mode(s)

Star Citizen is a multiplayer, space trading and combat simulation video game currently under development by Cloud Imperium Games for Windows. An extended retry of unrealized plans for Freelancer (2003), Star Citizen is led by director Chris Roberts. The game was announced in 2012 and was followed by a successful Kickstarter campaign which drew over US$2 million.[7][8] However, after more than a decade in development, no projected date for the end of early access in Star Citizen is currently given.

In 2013, Cloud Imperium Games began releasing parts of the game, known as "modules", to provide players with the opportunity to experience gameplay features prior to release. The "Persistent Universe" module was made available for testing to pre-purchasers in 2015 with Star Citizen being later released in early access in 2017.[9][10] It continues to receive updates. Star Citizen has garnered considerable criticism during its long production process, both for the lack of a clear date for the end of early access and for the challenges backers have faced in getting a refund after abandoning the project. The launch of the game was originally anticipated for 2014, but has been repeatedly delayed.

After the initial Kickstarter ended, Cloud Imperium Games continued to raise funds through the sale of ships and other in-game content. Star Citizen monetization models have led to further criticism and legal issues for the project. It is noted for being one of the highest-funded crowdfunding projects, having raised over US$170 million by December 2017 when it released in early access.[11][9] In addition to the initial crowdfunding and later early access sales, marketing is funded through external investment, having received US$63.25 million as of March 2020.[12][13] As of November 2024, combined crowdfunding and early access sales have reached US$750 million, becoming one of the most expensive video games in the world.[14]

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  2. ^ "Star Citizen 3.0 update akin to Early Access launch". Eurogamer. September 11, 2017.
  3. ^ Lesnick, Ben; Haddock, Dave (September 2, 2013). "Dragon Con 2013: Star Citizen's Lesnick and Haddock on player feedback, CitizenCon, and more" (Interview). Interviewed by Jef Reahard. Atlanta. Archived from the original on September 6, 2013. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  4. ^ Reahard, Jef (November 27, 2013). "CIG releases Star Citizen livestream vids, tops $33 million". Massively. AOL. Archived from the original on December 1, 2013. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  5. ^ "Cloud Imperium shows an impressive StarEngine Tech Demo". DSOGaming. October 22, 2023.
  6. ^ "Star Citizen's new StarEngine tech demo is one of the most impressive we've ever seen". TweakTown. October 24, 2023.
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  8. ^ "Chris Roberts on Star Citizen Crowdfunding Success, and Why He Doesn't Want a Publisher". Game Developer. September 26, 2013.
  9. ^ a b "Star Citizen 3.0 update "akin to Early Access" launch". Eurogamer.net. September 11, 2017. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  10. ^ Cite error: The named reference :25 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  11. ^ "Cloud Imperium Financials from 2012 to 2017". cloudimperiumgames.com. December 20, 2018. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  12. ^ "'Star Citizen' Studio Gets $46 Million Investment From Billionaire Clive Calder And Son". Forbes. December 20, 2018.
  13. ^ "Cloud Imperium secures $17.25m in additional investment". GamesIndustry.biz. March 30, 2020.
  14. ^ "List of most expensive video games to develop", Wikipedia, December 2, 2024, retrieved December 31, 2024
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