Star Citizen is walking back a controversial feature, announcing the release of its Flight Blade ship components for all players will be coming in June 2025. Flight Blades had been released in Star Citizen on May 15 exclusively through the game's Pledge Store, but a day later, developer Cloud Imperium Games released a clarification following pay-to-win complaints from many of the game's fans.
Facing one of the most historically lengthy alpha periods in gaming, the first build of Star Citizen was released nearly 12 and a half years ago. The game had already become the most successful crowdfunded project ever by the middle of 2013, with more than $9 million raised at that time, and its backers have made even heavier investments since then, showing their dedication to the project.
Star Citizen gives players access to a range of fighter ships. This guide will help players decide which one to purchase based on a few factors.
One big item in the game's latest update was Star Citizen's controversial addition of Flight Blades, a ship component type that allows players to boost either a ship's speed or maneuverability at the cost of the other stat. Players were not upset...
