Summary
Star Citizen, the long-in-development space MMO from Cloud Imperium Games, is currently available to play for free, but only for a short period of time. This is the perfect opportunity for gamers who are unsure if they’d likeStar Citizento give the game a shot without spending a single penny.
Ever since a playable build of the game was first released to the public,Star Citizenhas been laced with controversy after controversy throughout its 12-year-run. The development of Cloud Imperium Games' debut title has lasted for more than a decade, and over those years, it’s accrued hundreds of millions of dollars from crowdfunders and investors alike. Despite all that, however, a release window for the game is still nowhere in sight. That hasn’t stoppedStar Citizenfrom breaking fundraising records, though, as the game recently raised $3.5 million in just 24 hours. Regardless of the contention surrounding it, this goes to show thatStar Citizenstill maintains a dedicated fanbase to this day. And now, gamers who are skeptical of the title can try it out for themselves.
In a post on the officialStar Citizenwebsite, Cloud Imperium Games revealed that its space MMO is going free-to-play for a short period of time, beginning on May 17 and ending on May 29. The free trial is intended to tie in withStar Citizen’s Invictus Launch Week celebrations, which happen around the same time annually. This year’s event not only gives gamers the opportunity to playStar Citizenforfree for a limited time, it also allows them to test out the 87 military vehicles in the game at no additional cost. In addition, those who use referral codes to invite their friends to playStar Citizenduring the Invictus Launch Week will be granted an additional 5,000 United Earth Credits.
Star Citizen’s Free to Play Period Will Give Skeptical Gamers the Opportunity to Try It Out
Those who want to continue playingStar Citizenafter testing it out during the free trial will have to learn how to purchase the game first because, unlike other MMOs, buying a copy of Cloud Imperium’s debut title is a bit more complicated than usual. Instead of buyingStar Citizenindividually, players will have to purchase a game package that includes both a digital download for the MMO and a spaceship of some sort, among other things. This will set players back a minimum of $45 on average, though those who really enjoy the game can buy more expensive bundles. Gamers should be warned, though, asStar Citizenis infamous for havingship bundles that cost a ridiculous amount of real money.
The last few months have been a rather interesting time for Star Citizen, in both a positive and negative way. On one hand, Cloud Imperium Games recently releaseda huge Alpha update that added the first native animalsto the game, which impressed many fans. On the other, though, the developers behind the ambitious MMO were just hit with layoffs and accusations of workplace toxicity. Regardless of whether it’s good or bad news, it seems likeStar Citizenwill remain a hot topic within the gaming community for years to come.
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Star Citizen gives you unlimited run of the Stanton system, a vast sandbox of life-size planets, moons, cities, space stations, asteroid belts, and more. With unmatched beauty, diversity, and danger in equal measure, you never know what’s waiting for you when you take flight.you may be whoever you want and explore the stars on your own terms. You can mine ore, haul cargo, salvage space wrecks, hunt bounties, become a mercenary, or even take up a life of crime. Fly and drive a vast variety of vehicles and play how you want to play - the possibilities are endless.How you deal with danger is up to you – stay safe in the regulated sectors of the system, arm up and tackle threats head-on, or turn to a perilous life of crime and get your cut of the action. Stanton’s booming black market offers opportunities to earn a crooked living if a hard day’s work isn’t for you.Star Citizen is currently in the “Alpha” stage of development, with each update adding new features, technology, and gameplay to grow and evolve with players.
