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Buyback for Star Citizen packages with Squadron 42 was suddenly ended by CIG without warning
Cloud Imperium Games has reportedly ended the ability for players to buy back Star Citizen packages that include Squadron 42, without prior announcement. This change has caused significant backlash among long-time backers on Reddit and official forums, with some players reporting that even developers at CIG were unaware of the decision, suggesting it may be a bug.
Make My MMO: AQWI’s $2M Kickstarter haul, Camelot Unchained’s weird early access
Look, 16 GB of RAM is absolutely fine for PC gaming in 2026. Though there are some caveats to that...
This analysis investigates whether 16 GB of RAM is sufficient for PC gaming in 2026, testing various memory-intensive games with both 16 GB and 32 GB configurations on high-end and mainstream GPUs. While 16 GB proved adequate for many titles, especially with ample VRAM, multitasking or playing extremely demanding games like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Star Citizen may still benefit from 32 GB.
Star Citizen Goes Free to Play for a Limited Time as Crowdfunding Passes $960 Million
Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games has launched update Alpha 4.7.1 and initiated a limited-time Free Fly Event, allowing players to experience the game without purchase. This event coincides with the game's crowdfunding total surpassing $960 million.
Star Citizen Goes Free to Play for a Limited Time as Crowdfunding Passes $960 Million
Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games has released Alpha 4.7, introducing new content and features. The game is also currently free to play for a limited time as its crowdfunding total surpasses $960 million.
Star Citizen Unveils the Highly Anticipated Hull B Cargo Ship
Cloud Imperium Games, the developer of Star Citizen, has officially unveiled and released the MISC Hull B, a highly anticipated cargo ship for the game. This marks a significant addition to the game's lineup of spacecraft.
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.