Star Citizen Hits $800M in Funding With No Release Date

Star Citizen Passes $800 Million in Funding – But Still No Release Date

12 Years and Counting: Star Citizen's Long Road

Twelve years after launching its Kickstarter campaign, Star Citizen has now raised over $800 million. This space simulation game from Cloud Imperium Games continues to grow in funding, even though a version 1.0 release date still hasn't been announced.

Massive Growth in Funding

The game reached its last major milestone in May 2024, when total funding crossed the $700 million mark. In just 11 months, it gained another $100 million through:

• Paid alpha access
• Ship sales
• Contributions from its loyal community

Despite this ongoing success in fundraising, Star Citizen remains in alpha.

A Delayed Dream: No Release in Sight

The full launch, originally set for 2014, has been delayed for over a decade. The game’s scope has expanded far beyond its early promises, with new features constantly added—a classic case of feature creep seen in many large-scale game developments.

In March 2024, Cloud Imperium CEO Chris Roberts stated the team was "heads down" and working hard to reach the finish line.

Still, there is no clear sign of when that finish line will actually be reached for the multiplayer game.

Hope for Squadron 42

However, there is a glimmer of hope in the form of Squadron 42—a single-player spin-off of Star Citizen featuring Hollywood stars like:

• Mark Hamill
• Gary Oldman
• Gillian Anderson
• Andy Serkis

Cloud Imperium previously announced a 2026 release target for Squadron 42, which they declared "feature complete" back in 2023. Yet, after so many delays, fans remain skeptical about trusting that timeline.

The Final Frontier or Endless Alpha?

While Star Citizen continues to receive regular updates and maintain a strong community, many wonder:

When—if ever—will the final product actually arrive?

Until then, it remains a space journey powered by:

• Ambition
• Star power
• A rapidly growing pile of cash