Star Citizen surpasses $1 billion in player funding as developer lists $5,000 spaceship
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Summary
Star Citizen has officially surpassed $1 billion in player funding, reaching the milestone faster than expected. The article discusses how Cloud Imperium Games' ambitious space MMO crossed this threshold, with the developer also listing a new $5,000 spaceship for sale. The game is currently playable for free as part of a promotional event.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledStar Citizen has officially surpassed $1 billion in player funding.
I've kept a close eye on the funding tracker for Cloud Imperium Games' hugely ambitious space MMO as it approached the big one-billy milestone.
I anticipated it hitting the target sometime in the next few weeks.
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