Last week, changes to Star Citizen’s economy created concerns about the game shifting towards becoming “pay to win.” The removal of the UEC cap limit allows players to stockpile in-game cash, causing debates between fans over whether the change will actually have any meaningful impact on the game. In a new “Letter from the Chairman,” Cloud Imperium Games boss Chris Roberts addressed the “pay to win” concerns. The gist of Roberts’ argument is that Star Citizen isn’t a regular game with an end goal, so there’s no traditional “win” state. Players “win” by having fun, and they can have fun whether they shell out extra money or not.

I’d still err on the side of caution when it comes to taking a plunge in Star Citizen. Or if you feel different, you could just jump right into Star Citizen with a hangar full of spaceships to marvel at…for the low low price of only $27 000.

Last month, CryEngine maker Crytek launched a lawsuit against Cloud Imperium Games and Roberts Space Industries, makers of Star Citizen and its more narrative-focused Squadron 42. They've hit back.

When news broke that the developer had secured a sizable loan from UK banking institution Coutts, fans began to panic over a perceived financial crisis at the Star Citizen studio. But really,everything is just fine.

Star Citizen is missing yet another milestone, with Squadron 42's first real taste being pushed back well into 2017.

For a long time, Cloud Imperium Games’ Chris Roberts called Star Citizen “the best damn space sim.” It's now levelled up.

Still on the fence about Star Citizen? You can try the game as it stands right now for free in next week's "Free Fly" event.

"PC games are back, space combat games are back… we are making Star Citizen possible!" says Chris Roberts, as Star Citizen nets its millionth backer.