Cloud Imperium Games' Star Citizen has been in development since 2010 and parts of it have been playable in alpha since 2013. Since then, 5.1 million players have decided to become a 'citizen star' and have now donated a whopping US$664 million to the massive project, which He originally wanted to raise between two and four million US dollars to realize the space simulation. Now space flight simulator again offers free flight.
Free Ride aims to turn players into star citizens
Cloud Imperium Games and Roberts Space Industries want to turn new players into star citizens with a free ride in a total of five “legendary” spaceships through February 15, 2024.
Spaceships for free flight (source)
For a free trip and an aerial visit to space, players can choose from the following five spaceships:
- 400i
- Nomand
- Prospector
- Scorpio
- 100i
As part of the testing phase, players can also experience two in-game events. the Red Festival (Lunar New Year) and Coramore (Valentine's Day) is next in Star Citizen.
Source: Cloud Imperium Games
The creators have more information about “Free Fly” and the Star Citizen Referral Program at https://robertsspaceindustries.com/flyfree available. The majority of PCGH readers from the PCGHX forum community are already playing Star Citizen or at least thinking about it, as the results of a survey conducted by the editorial team from last year show.
Opinion poll
Already playing Star Citizen?
Yes, I am a star citizen (49.24%)
No, but I'm still planning on (13.79%)
No, and I won't either (16.06%)
No and still not sure (20.91%)
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In particular, the amount of more than US$664 million raised from end-customers via crowdfunding is always a topic of heated discussions, but PCGH readers have a clear trend here as well.
Opinion poll
Do you find Star Citizen's funding model serious?
Yes (45.77%)
No (32.72%)
Not sure (21.51%)
Log in now to vote
For all players who liked the “Fly Free” event, there will be a suitable offer afterwards. The game's Starter Pack currently costs just $49.80, while the 100i Red Festival Starter Pack is available for $58.55.
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source: Imperium Cloud Games
