![]() ![]() Fans and investors bought into Star Citizen’s big promise: it’s a “forever game” consisting of a massive sci-fi universe filled with players, each on their own individual journeys. ![]() The game’s fundraising campaign continually breaks records, even as it adds on deep-pocketed investors. Yet the game is not lacking in resources. If you’ve given up - or never boarded the hype train - then you might only know about Star Citizen from snarky headlines like “ CIG reels back Star Citizen’s roadmap because players ‘interpret anything on the release view as a promise’” or “ Star Citizen dev defends missing roadmap feature by 4 years.” It’s easy to doubt whether the game is even playable - after all, even though it’s been nearly a decade, the developers are still discussing features as basic as, er, loot. As the years have passed, the gap between those who are following Star Citizen and those who are disinterested has grown. The game has been infamous for its slow and delayed development cycle for many people, the title has become just a meme, and its harshest critics online have even claimed the game is a “ scam”. It is, in fact, not actually a singular game but a franchise consisting of a persistent universe (PU) and an unreleased single-player campaign game called Squadron 42 that still doesn’t have a release date (and hasn’t since 2016). Many people aren’t aware of how far Star Citizen has come - which makes sense, as it has so far still to go. It is a game that is far more advanced than many people think, despite falling short in many respects. I found myself taking time to just stop and watch advertisements for fictional mercenary companies, or sitting and bathing in the neon glow of a futuristic plaza. Spending a few hours in the world of Star Citizen is intriguing, breathtaking, and frustrating all at once. Despite being a skeptic who has largely been disinterested in the game, I was surprised to find a galaxy I could actually explore. It all started when a friend purchased starter packs for me and my friends. An uninitiated spacefarer might be surprised at how much there is to explore. It’s 2022, and I just got into Star Citizen. ![]()
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