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Star Citizen developer CIG admits that a hacker gained access to account data… six week ago
Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) has disclosed a data breach affecting Star Citizen backers that occurred on January 21st, with players being notified six weeks later. The hacker accessed limited account data including contact details, usernames, and dates of birth, but not payment information or passwords. CIG is monitoring the situation and assessing if any accessed data has been publicly released.
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Cloud Imperium Games, the developer of Star Citizen, has disclosed a data breach that affected user data. The incident occurred amidst broader cybersecurity concerns, including GPS spoofing attacks linked to the US and Israeli conflict with Iran.
Hackers breach Star Citizen players’ personal data in January, but CIG only just got around to mentioning it
Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) has disclosed a data breach that occurred on January 21, 2026, affecting backup systems and leading to unauthorized access of limited user personal data, including account details, contact information, usernames, dates of birth, and names. The company stated that no financial information or passwords were compromised and that the access was read-only. CIG is monitoring the situation and assessing if any accessed data has been publicly released, emphasizing transparency despite the six-week delay in notification.
‘I’m getting to build the game of my dreams’: Star Citizen’s Chris Roberts talks money and cynicism
Cloud Imperium Games' Chris Roberts discussed the long development and significant crowdfunding of Star Citizen and Squadron 42 in a recent interview. He addressed the project's nearly billion-dollar funding, 14 years of development, and the challenges of building custom engine solutions. Roberts defended the project against accusations of being a scam, stating that the game is playable and he is building his dream game.