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Star Citizen answers questions about changes to pledge gifting ahead of its rollout October 30
Cloud Imperium Games has announced that changes to Star Citizen's pledge gifting system will go live on October 30th. Recipients will need an RSI account, cannot use store credit for gifts, and only eligible items will have a selectable gift option. The article also touches on the ongoing development of Star Citizen and Squadron 42, noting the game's extensive crowdfunding history.
Star Citizen’s latest Q&A video discusses fighting bugs, server stutters, and desync problems
Star Citizen's latest Q&A addresses persistent issues including bugs, server stutters, and desync problems. Developers are dedicating resources to root-cause analysis and internal testing, with some progress reported on desync solutions and server meshing hiccups. The article also touches on ongoing development challenges and the game's long crowdfunding history.
Star Citizen reruns its Day of the Vara Halloween event, heralds the arrival of new eyebrow options
Star Citizen has brought back its Halloween-themed Day of the Vara event with new ship paints, while also adding new eyebrow customization options and expanding contract missions. The game continues its long alpha development, having raised over $1 billion through crowdfunding since its 2012 Kickstarter, with the single-player title Squadron 42 also facing repeated delays.
Betawatch: Enshrouded launches as Guild Wars 3 starts sharing social hubs
Enshrouded has officially launched into version 1.0, exiting early access. Meanwhile, Guild Wars 3 has previewed its first social hub, and World of Warcraft Forever is preparing for a server slam stress test. The article also lists numerous other games in various stages of beta and early access testing.
Star Citizen provides a closer look at the Constellation Mk V and updates to the Constellation Mk IV line
Cloud Imperium Games has provided details on the RSI Constellation Mk V, a multi-purpose ship featuring enhanced weaponry, cargo capacity, and a unique Skylark snub fighter. Updates to the Mk IV line include material and component access improvements, with retired Mk IV ships to be earnable in-game. The article also touches on Star Citizen's long development history and significant crowdfunding success.
Wing Commander 3 ska få en 30-årsjubileumsutgåva
Electronic Arts producer Jim Vessella announced at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo that a 30th-anniversary edition of Wing Commander 3: Heart of the Tiger is in development. Over 600 original FMV tapes have been found and are being restored, promising improved quality for the game's star-studded cast, including Mark Hamill and Malcolm McDowell. The remastered edition will feature controller support, 60 fps, and the Community Enhancement Patch.
Star Citizen 4.10.2 adds RSI Discovery Month event with reward-granting missions and a new ship to rent
Star Citizen has launched its 4.10.2 alpha build, introducing the RSI Discovery Month event. This event features defense, transport, and collection missions that award points towards unlocking various in-game rewards, including a rental of the Constellation Mk V Centaurus and its Skylark snub fighter. The update also includes shield rebalancing, physics networking overhaul, and experimental VR updates, while the game continues its long alpha development funded by over $1 billion in crowdfunding.
The New Squadron 42 Trailer Looks Great, But That 2027 Release Date Is Hard To Believe
A new trailer for Squadron 42, the single-player mode of Star Citizen, showcases its star-studded cast and gameplay, but a Q2 2027 release window has raised skepticism. Developed by Cloud Imperium Games and led by Chris Roberts, the ambitious space combat and action title has been in development for 12 years and has raised over $1 billion through crowdfunding, including expensive in-game ship sales. Recent livestreams have also been marred by bugs, further fueling concerns about the project's progress.
Star Citizen singleplayer spinoff Squadron 42 gets a Steam page ahead of its 2027 launch, and this is how I've learned about 50 million famous actors are in it
Squadron 42, the single-player component of Star Citizen developed by Cloud Imperium Games, has launched a Steam page with a target release window in the second quarter of 2027. A new trailer highlights the game's cinematic space adventure narrative and features a large cast of famous actors including Gary Oldman, Mark Hamill, and Henry Cavill.
Squadron 42 opens for Steam wishlisting ahead of a planned Q2 2027 release
Squadron 42, the single-player component of Star Citizen, is now available for wishlisting on Steam with a planned Q2 2027 release. Developed by Cloud Imperium Games, the game features a star-studded cast and mixes space combat with ground operations. The title has faced multiple delays, with studio boss Chris Roberts citing concerns about being overshadowed by Grand Theft Auto 6.
It looks like Wing Commander 3 is getting a remaster, after EA producer discovers the original FMV source tapes in the…
Electronic Arts producer Jim Vessella has announced a remaster of the 1994 space combat sim Wing Commander 3, subtitled Heart of the Tiger. The project is spearheaded by Vessella, who discovered original FMV source tapes, and will feature upscaled cutscenes, integration with Wing Commanders 1 & 2, controller support, and a 60 FPS frame rate. It is slated for release on PC via Steam, GOG, and the EA app.
Evighetsprojektet Squadron 42 dyker upp på Steam
Cloud Imperium Games has released a new trailer and a Steam page for Squadron 42, the single-player campaign for Star Citizen. The game, originally revealed in 2012, is now slated for a Q2 2027 release on PC, with its Steam page confirming this new window after a previous delay from 2026. The trailer features celebrity voice actors and space combat.
Squadron 42 Receives New Gameplay Trailer, Now Available to Wishlist Ahead of Q2 2027 Launch
Squadron 42, the single-player component of Star Citizen, has a new gameplay trailer and is now available for wishlist on Steam, with a Q2 2027 launch target. The game features a story about a rookie pilot in a war against aliens, incorporating elements of platforming, first-person shooting, and puzzle-solving, with a cast including Mark Hamill, Gary Oldman, and Gillian Anderson. Minimum PC requirements have also been listed.
Squadron 42 has a Steam page
Squadron 42, the single-player component of Star Citizen, has received a Steam page with system requirements and a listed release window of Q2 2027. This follows a recent delay out of 2026, with game director Chris Roberts citing a clash with Grand Theft Auto 6 as the reason, though skepticism remains due to the game's long development history and numerous previous delays.
Star Citizen's blockbuster story spin-off Squadron 42 just got a Steam page
Cloud Imperium Games has launched a Steam page for Squadron 42, the single-player story spin-off of Star Citizen, with a planned release in the second quarter of 2027. The game features a star-studded cast and promises a blockbuster adventure set in a galactic war.
Star Citizen Single-Player Spinoff Squadron 42 Reemerges With Flashy New Trailer, Steam Wishlists, and Cast Confirmation
Cloud Imperium Games, the developer of Star Citizen, has released a new cinematic trailer for its single-player spinoff, Squadron 42. The game is now available for wishlisting on Steam, and its full cast has been confirmed.
Star Citizen’s September dev report shares work on multiple bug fixes and over a dozen internet spaceships
Cloud Imperium Games' September development report for Star Citizen highlights significant progress in bug fixing and the creation of new in-game spaceships. The report details work on over a dozen unannounced vehicles, alongside updates to contracts, narrative missions, and rendering technology. The game continues its long development cycle in alpha, funded by over $1 billion in crowdfunding.
Star Citizen answers select player questions about flight, damage, and bugged missions
Cloud Imperium Games addressed player concerns in the first '10 From the Community' Q&A, detailing upcoming flight model updates for Star Citizen and Squadron 42, including the removal of master modes and the addition of quantum boost. The article also touches on the Maelstrom destruction system, challenges with large mission bugs due to complexity and testing, and ongoing development for features like easier logins and medical/respawn updates.
Star Citizen added another $8M to its coffers in the month of September
Cloud Imperium Games' Star Citizen generated $8 million in pledges during September, a 12% decrease from the previous year. This marks the second consecutive month of declining revenue compared to 2025, contributing to a small 1.3% overall revenue drop for the studio in the third quarter. The highly crowdfunded space simulator, which has raised over $1 billion since its 2012 Kickstarter, remains in alpha with its single-player component, Squadron 42, also facing delays.
"Why should we just give up the entire month of November?" – The indie games going head to head with GTA 6
Several indie games, including Flame, Forest and Flood and Volvy's Adventure: Reslimed, are set to launch on November 19, directly competing with the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6. While analysts caution against this strategy due to GTA 6's massive marketing pull, developers like Fairy Mount Games and Devolver Digital see it as an opportunity to stand out by offering distinct experiences, particularly on PC where GTA 6 will not initially release.
