Star Citizen

Star Citizen is a massively multiplayer online space simulation game in active development by Cloud Imperium Games, led by director Chris Roberts. The game blends first-person combat, space exploration, trading, and mining across a persistent universe with an exceptionally detailed simulation of ships, economies, and planetary environments.\n\nPlayers can pilot a wide variety of spacecraft — from single-seat fighters to massive multi-crew capital ships — and take on roles ranging from bounty hunter and mercenary to merchant and explorer. The game features seamless transitions between space flight, planetary surfaces, and interior environments without loading screens.\n\nStar Citizen launched in early access via the Roberts Space Industries storefront and has been continuously updated with new star systems, ships, and gameplay loops since its initial alpha release in 2013. As of 2026, crowdfunding has surpassed $1 billion, making it one of the most expensive games ever developed. A full commercial release has not yet occurred.