# Star Citizen is the Future of PC Gaming, and it \[was\] Free to Play this week (Edit: No Longer Free) **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** video-games-e-games\ **Created:** [October 13, 2015, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528 "2015-10-13T06:29:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 28
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2020, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/541 "2020-08-02T05:15:27Z")
[https://www.redbull.com/za-en/gaming-scams](https://www.redbull.com/za-en/gaming-scams) What’s #1? > Star Citizen represents all the fantastic concepts that we would all love to see in a game. A game that goes beyond a single genre and allows players to interact with the world from various perspectives and with a seemingly endless ocean of opportunity. Star Citizen promises all of this and delivers… Well technically it has delivered nothing as the game just never comes out regardless of its enormous kick-starter budget. And #2 is NMS, evidently the author is one of those who is still all butthurt about the mishandled initial release. This opinion piece is from 31 July. ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2020, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/542 "2020-08-02T06:03:14Z")
Every time this thread comes up, I read it as “Star Citizen is the Future of PC Gaming… And Always Will Be”. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2020, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/543 "2020-08-03T22:45:25Z")
> **[Star Citizen dev offers roadmap for development of new development roadmap](https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/07/star-citizen-dev-offers-roadmap-for-development-of-new-development-roadmap/)** > > Roadmap’s big promises and long delays mirror the state of Star Citizen itself. > _Star Citizen_ is facing apparent delays in planned updates _to the system it uses to publicly track development updates_ . So the developers themselves have no fucking clue what’s going on? Or they do and want to keep it hidden? ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2020, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/544 "2020-08-06T05:07:38Z")
Probably a little of both - in that they know just enough to know how fucked things are, but are otherwise clueless due to a lack of effective project management. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/545 "2020-08-11T20:49:05Z")
> **[COMPUTER BILD: Test, Download, Ratgeber & Kurse, Kaufberatung, Video](https://www.computerbild.de/?status=404)** > > Deutschlands großes Technikportal mit Tests, News, Kaufberatung und Preisvergleich zu den Bereichen PC & Hardware, Software, Telekommunikation und mehr. Translated from German: “Alpha 4 was postponed indefinitely”. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2020, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/546 "2020-08-12T06:11:09Z")
From that article: “There have been more question marks around Star Citizen lately than they already have. For example, since last year there has been no sign of life from CIG founder and figurehead Chris Roberts; on the subject of Squadron 42, the cloak of silence is also currently being shrouded.” About that Alpha 3.10 Update? " Here is an overview of the contents of the update: - After a long development period, the NPC bartenders are finally functional. - The approach to landing zones has been revised and is now more clearly defined thanks to lanes. - The currency aUEC can now be traded or transferred between players. - There are additional shops in New Babbage. - The flight system has been specifically redesigned with regard to flight within the atmosphere. This affects all ships and is therefore a very important change. - For mining fans, there is now a ground vehicle for this job, namely the Greycat ROC, which [costs 50 US dollars in](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/roc/Greycat-Industrial-ROC)the shop. - Dead or lifeless bodies can now be pulled." Oh, goody! The bartenders are operational! And about that last item-dead body disposal was just now taken care of? I am totally surprised that he didn’t charge real money for removal and funeral services. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/547 "2020-08-14T18:36:58Z")
I heard about this just this morning and immediately thought of thousand dollar spaceships which only exist in pretty pictures. > **[Would you buy a $700 shirt that doesn’t exist?](https://nypost.com/2020/08/07/these-clothes-by-tribute-brand-only-exist-online-including-a-700-shirt/)** > > The fact that the clothes don't exist adds to the cool factor, said one buyer. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/548 "2020-08-19T21:48:37Z")
Oh, look: another roadmap for the roadmap. > **[Star Citizen - Cloud Imperium Explains Squadron 42 and Roadmap Problems, New...](https://www.mmorpg.com/star-citizen/news/star-citizen-cloud-imperium-explains-squadron-42-and-roadmap-problems-new-roadmap-planned-2000119163)** > > In a transmission sent from the Cloud Imperium Team, news on Squadron 42 and the missed or removed items on the previous Star Citizen Roadmap plan were explained away in detail. Due to some features not being able to be concisely planned with hard... ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/549 "2020-08-20T01:44:38Z")
This roadmap shit is ridiculous. Is anyone beginning to feel like CiG is flailing way more than normal? ---
**Author:** ![muldoonthief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muldoonthief/32/3188_2.png) [@muldoonthief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/muldoonthief)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/550 "2020-08-20T13:46:18Z")
I swear to god, I feel like I should toss a few bucks to Cloud Imperium just for the entertainment this thread has given me. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/551 "2020-08-20T21:00:06Z")
I wonder, what is the smallest amount of money you can spend with them? ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2020, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/552 "2020-08-27T19:30:33Z")
I guess the game needed yet another ship. Which won’t be available until at least December. > **[Star Citizen Shows Off Expensive New Ship](https://gamerant.com/star-citizen-esperia-talon-expensive-ship/)** > > Cloud Imperium Games announces that Star Citizen is set to receive an agile new ship later this year, but it's not going to come cheap. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2020, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/553 "2020-08-27T23:21:39Z")
Will they be changing the name of the game to Squadron 419? ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2020, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/554 "2020-08-27T23:23:08Z")
Squadron 404 game not found. ---
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/555 "2020-08-28T20:20:48Z")
From what I understand $45 will get you the game with one of two starter ships. ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2020, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/556 "2020-08-29T13:14:14Z")
$45 won’t get you shit, because there will never be a game. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/557 "2020-08-29T18:40:53Z")
Pretty sure $45 will at least get a nifty tech demo, which may or may not work properly. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/558 "2020-09-11T16:56:45Z")
According to this article, crowdfunding has reached over $312,000,000. > **[New Star Citizen Video Shows Docking Arms, Grenade Launchers, & More;...](https://twinfinite.net/2020/09/star-citizen-video-docking-arms/)** > > Today Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games released another video showcasing upcoming improvements for the game.  ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/559 "2020-09-11T18:53:04Z")
They also started two weeks of free play a couple of days ago. Are they hurting for cash already? ---
**Author:** ![muldoonthief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muldoonthief/32/3188_2.png) [@muldoonthief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/muldoonthief)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2020, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528/560 "2020-09-16T12:58:56Z")
> [@Skywatcher](#): > > They also started two weeks of free play a couple of days ago. It’s always nice when the thread title becomes true again. Five years after the thread started. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528.md?page=27) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528.md?page=29)