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Star Citizen Unveils the Highly Anticipated Hull B Cargo Ship
Cloud Imperium Games has revealed the Hull B, a new cargo ship for their space simulation game Star Citizen. This reveal coincides with the release of the game's Alpha 4.7 patch, which introduces a variety of new content and features.
Star Citizen Free Fly Event
Cloud Imperium Games has announced that the Captains of Industry 2026 event is now live for Star Citizen. This event is part of the ongoing development for the ambitious space simulation game, which has been funded through crowdfunding.
Star Citizen launches the Hull B and Greycat UTV as it it kicks off an industrial-themed free fly promotion
Star Citizen has launched a free fly promotion featuring industrial vehicles, including the new Hull B cargo hauler and Greycat UTV. The event allows new players to experience the sci-fi MMORPG for free until April 20th and highlights the game's focus on industry and logistics. The game continues its alpha development, having raised over $900 million through crowdfunding.
Star Citizen Free Fly event goes live today as the annual Captains of Industry showcase gets underway
Cloud Imperium Games has launched a limited-time Free Fly event for Star Citizen, running from April 9 to April 20, allowing players to experience the space simulation game without purchase. The event coincides with the annual Captains of Industry showcase, focusing on the game's cargo hauling mechanics and introducing new vehicles like the MISC Hull B and Greycat UTV.
LONDON GAMES FESTIVAL UNVEILS ITS 2026 ENSEMBLE COHORT
The London Games Festival has announced its 2026 Ensemble cohort, highlighting Black, Asian, and underrepresented ethnic creatives in the UK games industry. The program, curated by Sharna Jackson, features eight individuals in roles ranging from game directors to audio designers, with an installation at Trafalgar Square and features at New Game Plus.
Star Citizen Launches Free Fly Event as Part of Captains of Industry Celebration
Cloud Imperium Games is hosting a free-to-play event for Star Citizen from April 9-20 as part of their annual Captains of Industry celebration. This year's event focuses on cargo hauling gameplay, introducing two new vehicles, the MISC Hull B and Greycat UTV, and offering six other vehicles for players to test drive. The celebration also includes new cosmetic items and runs alongside the broader Captains of Industry event which concludes on April 27.
Games London reveals Ensemble 2026 cohort
Games London has announced the eight creatives selected for the 2026 Ensemble initiative, which highlights Black, Asian, and other underrepresented ethnic talent in the UK games industry. Curated by Sharna Jackson, the program aims to amplify new voices and inspire future diverse talent. The exhibition will be displayed in Trafalgar Square and tour nationally.
Is Grand Theft Auto 6 the Most Expensive Game Ever Made?
Reports based on UK Companies House filings suggest that Grand Theft Auto 6's development costs, solely for employee wages, could reach approximately $2.1 billion by March 2025. This figure, if accurate, would make it the most expensive game ever made, surpassing titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Star Citizen. The article discusses Rockstar's development philosophy of prioritizing creative freedom and extensive polishing, even at immense financial cost, and speculates on the game's eventual retail price and profitability.
Star Citizen talks alpha 4.8, newest ships, in-progress features, and space crossbows
Star Citizen's March 2026 development report highlights progress on alpha 4.7 and previews features for alpha 4.8, including new transit systems, item crafting, commodity trading, and missions. The report also mentions tentative additions like docking improvements and a crossbow weapon. The game continues its long development cycle, having raised over $900 million through crowdfunding since its initial Kickstarter in 2012.
Star Citizen Is Getting One of its Most Anticipated Ships Next Week
Cloud Imperium Games has announced that one of the most anticipated ships for Star Citizen will be released next week. This news was initially hidden within an April Fool's prank by the developer.
Star Citizen Is Getting One of its Most Anticipated Ships Next Week
Cloud Imperium Games has released the Alpha 4.7 update for Star Citizen, introducing new content and features. The update also includes the highly anticipated release of a new ship next week.
10 svenska drömspel – Astrid, Palme och Bert K.
This article presents ten hypothetical game concepts inspired by Swedish culture, history, and figures. The ideas range from crime investigations and fantasy adventures to historical warfare and business simulations, with developers like Machine Games and Dennaton Games suggested for some concepts.
Star Citizen Alpha 4.7 Released With New Content and Features Aplenty
Cloud Imperium Games has released the latest major update, Alpha 4.7, for their space simulation game Star Citizen. The patch introduces a variety of new content and features for players to experience.
Star Citizen Alpha 4.7 Released With New Content and Features Aplenty
Cloud Imperium Games announced that Star Citizen and Squadron 42 players were affected by a data breach on January 21, 2026. The sophisticated attack resulted in unauthorized access to some backup systems, including limited personal user data. CIG has contained the breach and refreshed security settings.
Star Citizen Reveal MK2 Redesign of Its Most Classic Starter Ship
Cloud Imperium Games has revealed the Aurora MK II, a redesigned successor to one of Star Citizen's classic starter ships. This announcement highlights updates to the iconic vessel within the game's universe.
Star Citizen Reveal MK2 Redesign of Its Most Classic Starter Ship
Cloud Imperium Games experienced a sophisticated cyberattack on January 21, 2026, leading to unauthorized access of some backup systems and limited personal user data. The company has since contained the breach, secured its systems, and assured players that there is no ongoing threat to the games or users.
Morning Patches
Marvel Rivals has released version 20260326 patch notes, detailing the March update. Star Citizen's Alpha 4.7 update, titled 'Welcome to the Rock,' has also been released by Roberts Space Industries.
Morning Multiplex
This article highlights recent trailer releases for several games. Luminas: Parasite Reign has an official launch demo trailer, Go Wayback! received a March update trailer for its Early Access period, and Star Citizen released its Alpha 4.7 update trailer titled 'Welcome to the Rock'.
Star Citizen adds breaker station missions and a new ship in alpha 4.7… that’s replacing an older model
Star Citizen's alpha 4.7 update introduces new breaker station missions that require a mix of combat, mining, and crafting skills, alongside a "tier zero" crafting system for FPS items. The update also features the Aurora Mk II, a new modular variant of a starter ship, which will lead to the original Aurora being phased out. This release comes as the game continues its long development cycle and extensive crowdfunding campaign.
Star Citizen Alpha 4.7 finally brings crafting to the ever-so-expensive space opera
Cloud Imperium Games has released Star Citizen Alpha 4.7, introducing a new crafting system that allows players to create FPS weapons and armor using blueprints and materials. The update also features the "Operation Breaker Stations" mission and the new Aurora Mk II ship with modular customization options.
