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Star Citizen Kickstarter passes $1m, combined pledges near $3m
Posted: 08.11.2012 15:03 by Simon Priest Comments: 4
Cloud Imperium Games and Chris Roberts are elated as their Kickstarter campaign for Star Citizen has reached $1 million, which is twice what the project asks for. Their next stretch goal is $1.25m.

If reached the team will build "hidden smuggler asteroids." More info about the Idris-class corvette will be coming soon. Combined pledges for Star Citizen are almost at $3 million.

The studio is also ready to show the first of the 'Citizen Cards' that pledges can earn as a tier reward. The Scout-level 'white' card will be received by everyone backing Star Citizen.

"We'd like to thank the incredible Kickstarter community for helping us hit $1 million in pledges today. That's twice our original Kickstarter goal and it brings the combined campaign total very close to $3 million! It's incredible and humbling and we promise we're going to put that money to good use, building the game you're dreaming about," they posted.

"The big news at the million dollar mark is that the largest playable ship is now the Idris-class corvette, a powerful capital ship that you can crew with your friends. We'll release more information about this warship in the coming weeks. In addition, all pledgers will get an extra 500 credits in the finished game to celebrate. Let the good times roll!"

The 'Citizen Cards' will be printed with our names on them. There are 11 days left to go for the official Kickstarter campaign for Star Citizen. "So keep spreading the news about Star Citizen so we can add more playable ships, more star systems and more exciting features to the game. And a sincere thanks to EVERYONE who has pledged!"

Source: Kickstarter
Related games: Star Citizen (PC)

Comments

By SirRoderick (SI Elite) on Nov 08, 2012
SirRoderick
I pledged in ages ago ^_^
By SirRoderick (SI Elite) on Nov 09, 2012
SirRoderick
Oh and if anyone here is gonna pledge after this, mind if I shamelessly put my refferal link here for you? I have a very slight chance of winning something that way, be nice ;)

http://www.robertsspaceindustries.com/star-citizen/?rid=45587

Please note, the refferee actually also has a chance to win some stuff like in game items or a joystick. So there really isn't any reason not to ^^
By lichlord (SI Core) on Nov 09, 2012
lichlord
wish i had the means to pay my friend... i would also very much like to support this game it looks really promising
By Hammerjinx (SI Veteran Member) on Nov 09, 2012
Hammerjinx
Looking good. I hope they end up with some large scale conflicts, like the opening sequence in Revenge of the Sith, for example. I'd also love to see transatmospheric flight.

Either way - looking very nice.