When Will Star Citizen Finally Release 1.0?
Star Citizen has raised over $700 million, according to developer Cloud Imperium Games (CIG). This is based on public figures available on the , which at the time of this article’s publication shows a total of $701,186,615 raised.
Revenue Breakdown
CIG breaks down the revenue by month, week, and even hour. Notably, the game’s revenue seems to have surged after the launch of the . In one hour on May 28th, Star Citizen brought in $42,886, while the previous day, May 27th, saw a total of $1.5 million in revenue. The last week (May 21-27) generated $10,883,513, and April’s revenue totaled $4,753,264.
Controversy and Skepticism
Star Citizen is considered one of the most controversial projects in gaming. For over 12 years, it has been met with skepticism, with many questioning if it will ever be released. Critics often target the game’s virtual spaceships, some costing hundreds of dollars.
Progress and Future Plans
Despite the ongoing debate, CIG announced that Star Citizen 1.0 is “within sight” after 12 years and $669 million raised. The developer plans to launch Alpha 4.0 in 2024 and is working to accelerate the integration of features developed for , the standalone story-based game featuring Mark Hamill and Gillian Anderson, into the persistent universe.
Release Date Remains Unclear
While CIG has confirmed that Star Citizen 1.0 will represent the game’s “commercial release,” a specific release date or even a release window is yet to be revealed. CIG has stated that they will share the roadmap later this year.
Poll: When Will Star Citizen Release 1.0?
With no official release date announced, the question remains: when will Star Citizen 1.0 be available to the public? Cast your vote below:
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