Star Citizen, the ambitious multiplayer space trading and combat simulation game that developer and publisher Cloud Imperium Games launched all the way back in 2012 as part of a successful Kickstarter campaign, has managed to cross $700 million in crowdfunding, according to the latest data found on Roberts Space Industries, the official site for the long-gestating project. The funds stem from over 5 million Star Citizens who had pledged their support for the game, which now includes an additional single-player component (i.e., Squadron 42) but still lacks a clear release date.
Funding stats at the time of this writing:
- Funds raised: $701,777,380
- Star Citizens: 5,241,343
A crowdfunding timeline for May, showing a strong increase last week:
Some recent vehicle promos, including one for the new Drake Ironclad armored freighter:
CIG on its latest transport:
The Ironclad’s interior is comprised of a vast cargo hold capable of accomodating 1536 SCU of cargo. Heavy armor, secure storage rooms, and state-of-the-art insulation keep your most prized assets safe from the countless hazards of space, while a retractable roof provides easy access for snappy loading and unloading.
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I wonder when or if it will ever be "fully funded"
Good Gawd, that's some ball busting, mind bending, ungodly number.
"Grimlakin, post: 85747, member: 215" wrote:I wonder when or if it will ever be "fully funded"
When Chris Roberts and the rest of management quit running CIG like a Ponzi scheme and personal piggy bank.
I wonder when a movie about this insanity will be happening.
"Peter_Brosdahl, post: 85785, member: 87" wrote:I wonder when a movie about this insanity will be happening.
Long Con: The Star Citizen Saga.
"Uvilla, post: 85788, member: 397" wrote:Long Con: The Star Citizen Saga.
Man imagine someone doing something like the cereal movie that came out online not so long ago but about Star Citizen.
Entire franchises have been published since Star citizen was announced.
"Peter_Brosdahl, post: 85785, member: 87" wrote:I wonder when a movie about this insanity will be happening.
It'll be out before the game is finished.
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Join Discussion →I wonder when or if it will ever be "fully funded"
Good Gawd, that's some ball busting, mind bending, ungodly number.
When Chris Roberts and the rest of management quit running CIG like a Ponzi scheme and personal piggy bank.
I wonder when a movie about this insanity will be happening.
Long Con: The Star Citizen Saga.
Man imagine someone doing something like the cereal movie that came out online not so long ago but about Star Citizen.
Entire franchises have been published since Star citizen was announced.
It'll be out before the game is finished.