Star Citizen reaches $1 billion in lifetime funding, 14 years after the project was first announced — game still in early access with no release window, including 'Squadron 42' campaign
Star Citizen has reached $1 billion in lifetime funding, marking a significant milestone for the game that has been in development for 14 years. Despite its alpha state and ongoing updates, there is still no official release date for the game or its single-player campaign, Squadron 42. The project has faced challenges, including a shift in development engines and the need to adapt to new gaming console generations.
- ▪Star Citizen was first announced on October 10, 2012, and has been crowdfunded through its own platform after an initial Kickstarter campaign.
- ▪The game is currently in alpha, with many features available but still plagued by bugs and expensive microtransactions.
- ▪Christ Roberts, the game's architect, has hinted at a potential release window between 2027 and 2028, contingent on the launch of Squadron 42.
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Video Games PC Gaming Star Citizen reaches $1 billion in lifetime funding, 14 years after the project was first announced — game still in early access with no release window, including 'Squadron 42' campaign News By Hassam Nasir published 25 May 2026 Almost half a decade in the oven. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Cloud Imperium Games) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Star Citizen was first unveiled to the world back on October 10, 2012, with a promise to revive the space sim genre on an unprecedented scale.
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