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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.
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 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.
Cloud Imperium Games Launches Star Citizen Alpha 4.7: Welcome to the Rock
Cloud Imperium Games has released Star Citizen Alpha 4.7, titled 'Welcome to the Rock.' This update introduces 'Operation Breaker Stations,' a new mission involving restoring an asteroid mining facility and using a colossal laser to extract resources. It also marks the first implementation of a player crafting system, allowing players to create FPS weapons and armor.
‘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.