Star Citizen might have the most infamous crowdfunding effort in gaming history. Opening in 2012, the money came pouring in, even as the game missed its 2014 release date. Now, 13 years after its reveal, the game has a playable Alpha build but still no full launch in sight - and yet the crowdfund continues to be a huge success.
Once more, Star Citizen has reached a milestone, as more than $800 million has been raised by the community to develop the game. However, as reported by Simulation Daily, this comes as developer Cloud Imperium Games confirms that CitizenCon will not be held in-person this year, so the team can instead focus on development.
At the time of writing, Star Citizen has raised $801,025,246. This doesn't just come through donations but also access to the Alpha, as you have to put down at least $45 to start playing. After that, you can make more in-game purchases, which also raises this figure.
However, with CitizenCon being reworked, it does seem that the developer is eager not to miss another release window. Squadron 42, a single-player game set in the Star Citizen universe, is set to launch in 2026, and...
