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Betawatch: Marathon and Equinox Homecoming both enter launch waters
Bungie's new game Marathon and Equinox Homecoming have launched this week, alongside other gaming news including AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity reaching a crowdfunding milestone. The article also provides updates on various games in beta testing and development, detailing their current status and upcoming plans.
Star Citizen marks progress on ships, Nyx locations, transport updates, and a first draft of crafting mechanics
Star Citizen's February 2026 development report highlights progress on multiple ships, including four unannounced vehicles, and narrative updates for the Nyx system in alpha 4.7. The report also details the first draft of crafting mechanics and an inventory rework, both tentatively scheduled for alpha 4.7, alongside updates to the transport system.
Star Citizen studio suffered a data breach in January, and some players aren't happy with the very quiet disclosure…
Cloud Imperium, the studio behind Star Citizen, has disclosed a data breach that occurred in January, resulting in unauthorized access to some backup systems and limited user personal data. The company stated that no financial information was compromised and that security measures have been updated. The studio is facing criticism for the delayed and quiet disclosure of the incident.
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.
Morning Safety Dance
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.
Make My MMO: Epitome made $661K on Kickstarter, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk II
The AI-driven MMORPG Epitome successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign, raising approximately $661,000 from over 20,000 backers. Meanwhile, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk II ship in early access, and various other crowdfunded MMOs like Pantheon, Star Citizen, and Project Gorgon provided updates on their development progress and upcoming patches.