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Star Citizen Has Crossed $1 Billion in Crowdfunding
Cloud Imperium Games' sci-fi simulation title Star Citizen has surpassed $1 billion in crowdfunding from over 6.5 million players. Despite the significant funding, a definitive release date remains unannounced, though creator Chris Roberts has suggested a potential 1.0 launch in 2027 or 2028. The game's sister title, Squadron 42, is also in development with a potential 2026 release.
Star Citizen tops $1 billion crowdfunding milestone as "$5000 JPEG" spaceship you cannot use yet goes on sale
Cloud Imperium Games' Star Citizen has surpassed $1 billion in crowdfunding from over 6.5 million players since its 2012 announcement. The milestone coincides with the sale of a new $5000 spaceship concept, the Anvil Odin, which is not yet available in the game. Founder Chris Roberts highlighted the ambitious scope of the project, which he believes would not be possible under traditional publishers.
Star Citizen officially crosses $1 billion in crowdfunding, though release is nowhere in sight
Star Citizen has officially surpassed $1 billion in crowdfunding, highlighting its long development cycle and significant player investment. Despite reaching this financial milestone, a definitive release date for the game remains uncertain.
Star Citizen Officially Crosses the $1 Billion Funding Raised Barrier as $5,000 Spaceship You Can't Fly In-Game Goes on Sale
Star Citizen has officially surpassed $1 billion in crowdfunding, marking a significant financial milestone for the ambitious space simulation game. This achievement coincides with the sale of a new $5,000 virtual spaceship, which is currently not flyable within the game.
Make My MMO: Hollowed Oath’s Kickstarter, Temtem’s latest haul, Loftia’s beta
God Mode Games' MMORPG Hollowed Oath is nearing its Kickstarter goal, having secured over $122,000 with 11 days remaining. Meanwhile, Temtem Pioneers successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign, raising over $620,000. The article also provides updates on various other crowdfunded MMOs including Project Gorgon, Camelot Unchained, Tomo Endless Blue, and Loftia.
Kickstarter rolls back new mature content guidelines after week of backlash
Crowdfunding platform Kickstarter has reverted its new, more restrictive adult content guidelines after facing significant backlash from creators and users. The company cited pressure from its payment processor, Stripe, as the reason for the initial change, which banned content like "implied sex acts" and specific adult content terms. Kickstarter COO Sean Leow stated the company aims to regain user trust and continue supporting bold creative work.
Play Star Citizen for Free
The alpha version of Star Citizen is available for free for one week as part of the DefenseCon 2956 event. This follows a postponement of its previously scheduled Free Fly event.
As it rapidly approaches $1 billion in player funding, Star Citizen goes free to play until May 27
Cloud Imperium Games is offering Star Citizen for free to play until May 27 as part of its annual DefenseCon event. This promotion allows new and existing players to try out various ships and experience the game's alpha build. The space simulation is also nearing $1 billion in crowdfunding, with its single-player component, Squadron 42, still slated for release this year.
Night Shift: Devil Division Brings 90s Anime OVA Grit to Draw Steel
Slightly Reckless Games has launched a crowdfunding campaign for Night Shift: Devil Division, a new Tabletop RPG inspired by 90s anime OVAs and the tactical gameplay of Draw Steel. Set in a dystopian 1990s Tokyo, players investigate and combat devils. The campaign has already surpassed its initial funding goal.
Evening Crowdfunding
Kickstarter has apologized for its recently criticized adult content rules, admitting they "botched it" and betrayed the platform's "f*ck the establishment spirit." The company is addressing backlash regarding its policy changes.
Midday Crowdfunding
OVR Technology has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its Omara Scent Display, a device designed to enhance VR experiences with olfactory feedback. The compact device can be placed on a desk or attached to a VR headset.
"Honestly? We botched it" - Kickstarter apologises for its criticised adult content rules, and for betraying its "f*ck the establishment spirit"
Crowdfunding platform Kickstarter has apologized for its recently implemented adult content rules, admitting they "botched" the changes and alienated its community. The new guidelines, introduced due to clashes with payment provider Stripe, were too restrictive and abandoned Kickstarter's counterculture spirit. Kickstarter will revert to its previous guidelines while working on new ones that better balance creator freedom with payment processor requirements.
Tomo Endless Blue pushes its long-delayed Kickstarter back to possibly May 26 for quality control
The Kickstarter campaign for the survival MMO Tomo: Endless Blue has been delayed again by developer Onibi. The studio cited the need for more time to ensure quality and polish the game, pushing the potential launch date to May 26th. Onibi is working on a new trailer and gameplay footage to present the game in its best possible light.
Kickstarter rolls back its mature content policy after outcry
Kickstarter has reversed its recently implemented mature content policy following significant backlash from creators. The crowdfunding platform will revert to its previous rules regarding content guidelines.
Ravensburger Announces Retail Release of Labyrinth Chronicles, Celebrating 40 Years of Iconic Board Game.
Ravensburger is releasing the crowdfunded board game Labyrinth Chronicles to retail stores in September, celebrating the original game's 40th anniversary. Developed in collaboration with Awaken Studios, the updated version features 3D game pieces and a cooperative mode. The game was a crowdfunding success, raising over $236,000.
Star Citizen’s DefenseCon event rolls out the red carpet for the MISC Starlite and other ship brands
Star Citizen's DefenseCon event is showcasing various spaceship manufacturers, with MISC currently featured and highlighting the solo-focused Starlite fuel delivery ship. The ongoing event will also feature Mirai, Argo Astronautics, and Greycat Industrial, following previous reveals of the Drake Ironclad, Drake Pitbull, and Origin M80. The game, which began crowdfunding in 2012, remains in alpha with over $900 million raised and continues to face both loyal support and skepticism.
Crowdfunding for Indie Games: Expectations vs. Reality
Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Fig offer a vital financial lifeline for indie game developers struggling to secure funding. While not every campaign meets expectations, a well-prepared campaign with appealing assets, a playable demo, and clear communication can attract supporters and investors. Developers should set realistic goals, engage with their community, and understand that a successful campaign is just the beginning of fulfilling development promises.
Hollowed Oath heralds the addition of werewolves as it finally meets its initial $100K Kickstarter goal
God Mode Games' upcoming title Hollowed Oath has successfully surpassed its initial $100,000 Kickstarter goal, with 16 days remaining in the campaign. The latest update introduces features like player death and resurrection, new sound effects, 27 new animal NPCs including werewolves, and class ability enhancements. The game's Steam page has also garnered over 1,000 wishlists.
Star Citizen DefenseCon 2956 Free Fly Postponed
Cloud Imperium Games has postponed the Star Citizen DefenseCon 2956 Free Fly event. DefenseCon is an annual showcase for the spacecraft featured in the crowdfunded space simulation games Star Citizen and its single-player counterpart, Squadron 42.
Star Citizen alpha 4.8 Tactical Strike includes a group mission, DefenseCon free-fly, and ship insurance updates
Star Citizen has launched its alpha 4.8 update, titled Tactical Strike, introducing a new PvE group mission, the DefenseCon free-fly event, and significant updates to ship insurance mechanics. The new insurance system offers a free, slower claim option and a faster, paid option that saves custom loadouts, alongside a "bricking" function to combat item duplication. This update also includes a full server wipe and new in-game features like player-managed refueling and rearming.