It was just a few days ago that Roberts Space Industries announced that it had secured $29 million of your money in crowd-funding to make Star Citizen, breaking its own cash-collecting records. That total has now exceeded its latest milestone, by raising more than $33 million.
As with all new Star Citizen milestones, this new milestone means the game is getting something new and shiny – in this case, it’s the Anvil Carrack
“The Anvil Carrack has been the vanguard of every UEE exploration effort in recent years. Featuring reinforced fuel tanks for long-duration flight, a highly advanced jump drive array and a dedicated computer core room that allows it to put the maximum processing power into jump charting operations. Originally a military exclusive, the Carrack is now available for civilian use as a pathfinder spacecraft. Features on-board accommodations to allow for truly self-sufficient flight, including crew medical and repair facilities, and a mapping-oriented sensor suite capable of always charting a route home!”
The last stretch goal at $32 million unlocked a new ship in the way of the Aegis Surveyor, an "industrial-quality salvage ship" that’s all abut deep-space exploration and salvage. While it’s not loaded with cannons, it’s got tons of storage space and reinforced hulls.
the most recent goal of real import though was the $29 Million mark, which unlocked a ton of single player content, which Roberts Space Industries says will include enhanced mission design and more resources and animations to enhance fidelity, to help make Star Citizen a “true spiritual successor to Wing Commander.”
Check it out.
If you’re a fan of Roberts’ games, there’s a heck of a lot to be excited about – it combines the best of Wing commander and Freelancer. by the time you’ve finished reading this, they’re probably well on their way to $34 million.
Last Updated: November 27, 2013
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
November 27, 2013 at 10:35
I know why… I am this (shows REALLY tiny space between tips of thumb and forefinger) close to getting my Digital Bounty Hunter package… SUCH EXCITE. MUCH STAR. VERY CITIZEN! WOW
John's (JJ's) finest excuse
November 27, 2013 at 10:37
Doge is the best.
Ultimo_Cleric N7
November 27, 2013 at 10:45
Wow.
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 27, 2013 at 10:51
I fired up the hanger last night & took a couple of screenshots. If I remember tonight I’ll post a couple so you can see what it looks like. *tempt tempt*
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
November 27, 2013 at 10:52
Thanks man! Would be awesome to see what it looks like!
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 27, 2013 at 18:58
Pretty!
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
November 27, 2013 at 19:50
Looks awesome man! MUST HAVE!
Rags
November 27, 2013 at 23:06
Remember to join the Cappellan Confederation.
http://www.capellan-confederation.com
John's (JJ's) finest excuse
November 27, 2013 at 11:00
Don’t do this! I have to spend money on other things too!
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 27, 2013 at 18:59
Don’t look!
Ultimo_Cleric N7
November 27, 2013 at 10:45
Man……I want this game so badly….
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 27, 2013 at 10:46
I couldn’t believe how much cash they raised this week with the ship sales. Some people have way too much money lol Most of what was on offer was well over $100 each, over $1k in the case of the Idris corvettes.
TiMsTeR1033
November 27, 2013 at 10:48
You shouldn’t be complaining, coz these rich people helping you get a great game.
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 27, 2013 at 10:49
I’m not complaining – I’m just really surprised.
TiMsTeR1033
November 27, 2013 at 10:51
You will be surprised how many rich people there are in this world…
ToshZA
November 27, 2013 at 12:08
The only rich people in this country are from china or the government.
No Longer SIR Twakkus
November 27, 2013 at 10:55
Are you serious? Wow… With the amount of money they have made, I would have thought they would release the ships much cheaper.
InsanityFlea
November 27, 2013 at 10:56
and who were the morons who decided NOT to make freelancer 2?
Sageville
November 27, 2013 at 11:30
Hate those guys!
Rock789
November 27, 2013 at 10:57
Oh PLEASE let them release this on XBox LIVE or PS+… Freelancer was an all time favourite of mine – lost count of how many times I played and finished it.
This game just looks utterly EPIC!
Unavengedavo(aka. MadeYouLook)
November 27, 2013 at 11:03
Unfortunately it won’t be coming to consoles…
“Star Citizen IS a PC game. It will NEVER be dumbed down for a lesser platform” Roberts wrote
http://www.lazygamer.net/general-news/star-citizen-will-never-be-dumbed-down-for-next-gen-consoles/
Rock789
November 27, 2013 at 11:05
I remember that… But never say never. 🙂 One can dream.
John's (JJ's) finest excuse
November 27, 2013 at 11:10
We’ll invite you to come and watch.
Rock789
November 27, 2013 at 11:16
Why thank you… Might just take you up on that offer. 🙂
John's (JJ's) finest excuse
November 27, 2013 at 11:18
You can invite me for GTA V
Unavengedavo(aka. MadeYouLook)
November 27, 2013 at 11:11
Like they said, if Sony and MS can actually agree that they can update their code without restrictions or QR procedures and allow all platforms to be able to communicate with each other, then they will consider it.
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 27, 2013 at 11:25
I said the other day it would be cool if they brought the SP portion of the game to the next-gen consoles. Don’t really see why not. The MP portion I can understand with the restrictions & all.
RyseandRepeat
November 27, 2013 at 16:43
Happy birthday man!
Rock789
November 27, 2013 at 16:46
Thanks man.
RyseandRepeat
November 27, 2013 at 16:44
Have you said happy birthday @johnambitious:disqus @timster1033:disqus @disqus_DoEH3TsffU:disqus @Ultimo_Cleric:disqus @sageville:disqus BWAHAHAHA! *RUNS
Rock789
November 27, 2013 at 16:47
Oh you bugger! I swear revenge! By Jupiter’s cod piece! 🙂
RyseandRepeat
November 27, 2013 at 16:47
I don’t know what you mean 😉 Have a good one bud.
Rock789
November 27, 2013 at 16:50
You too bud. See ya Saturday!
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 27, 2013 at 18:56
By Zeus! Happy Birthday!
Rock789
November 28, 2013 at 07:12
Thanks man. 🙂 Much appreciated.
Weanerdog
November 27, 2013 at 11:13
Is this just like the ultimate micro transaction game ever, $29 million ok have some user content, $33 million here is a new ship. Remember folks at $50 million you unlock imperial class destroyers. $75 million for death stars and $100 million we send Justin Bieber on a one way ticket to the moon.
Rock789
November 27, 2013 at 11:17
Have an upvote for the Justin Bieber comment… Would be 1 less douche to worry about in this world. 😉
No Longer SIR Twakkus
November 27, 2013 at 11:17
I will pay for that…
CaptainNemo42
November 27, 2013 at 11:19
So… uhm… when are they going to stop making money on a game that hasn’t been released yet and start making money on a game that has been released?
Rags
November 27, 2013 at 11:21
Just a bit of information from last nights livestream:
The guy who made Iron Man 3 HUD’s is now doing the HUD’s for Star Citizen. It will be 3D so when you have your Occulus Rift on there will be depth to the HUD and you will see it from outside in 3rd person mode. The colour will be customisable and it can be damaged and taken down with EMP mines and weapons.
The texture and materials will now make use of PBR and it makes materials such as metal, plastic etc looks incredibly realistic. This means they have to redo a lot of stuff, but it will pay off in the long run.
Each ship has an incredible amount of systems controlling each aspect of the ship, each upgradable or even overclockable.
Motion capture is a step above anything available right now and referenced Ryse for facial animation and PBR to be a improvement on.
They are busy talking with Saitek for a Star Citizen joystick.
And just some trivia: There where 4 batches of 100 ships going at $1250 each, which sold out every time in less than a minute.
Rags
November 27, 2013 at 11:25
Also there are more pixels in the Star Citizen logo than the entire X Rebirth game.
Andy
November 27, 2013 at 17:25
And there is more lights in cockpit than consoles can handle 😀 heard that on live stream when guys were talking about HUD.
Rags
November 27, 2013 at 22:48
Ha yes that made me chuckle a bit 😀