In the video “Falling Out of Love with CIG | Let’s Talk about Star Citizen,” the creator reflects on their disillusionment with Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) after investing over $3,000 in Star Citizen, highlighting concerns over the company’s marketing strategies and the systematic downgrading of ships that undermine player investments. While they still hope for the game’s success, they express a sense of resignation and readiness to step away due to the diminishing passion for the game caused by CIG’s actions.
In the video titled “Falling Out of Love with CIG | Let’s Talk about Star Citizen,” the creator reflects on their experience as a backer of the game Star Citizen, developed by Cloud Imperium Games (CIG). They introduce the concept of the sunk cost fallacy, which describes the reluctance to abandon a project due to heavy investments, even when it may be more beneficial to do so. The creator expresses their initial excitement for the game, having been introduced to it by a YouTuber named Angry Joe in 2014, and highlights their significant financial investment in the game, totaling over $3,000.
The creator acknowledges that they are not frustrated with the extended alpha development phase or the game-breaking bugs, viewing these issues as part of the development process. However, their disillusionment stems from CIG’s marketing strategies and perceived predatory practices. They use a metaphor of purchasing a truck that is later downgraded by CIG, illustrating how the company alters the game and ships players have invested in, effectively devaluing their purchases while pushing for new sales.
The creator points out that CIG seems more focused on maintaining a cycle of selling new ships rather than improving the gameplay experience. They provide examples of various ships that have been nerfed or altered, leading to dissatisfaction among players who feel their investments are being undermined. The creator emphasizes that while new and better ships are welcomed, the systematic downgrading of existing ships creates distrust among the community, leading to a growing divide between players and the developers.
Despite their frustrations, the creator still hopes for the success of Star Citizen and Squadron 42 but expresses a sense of resignation, stating that they feel done with the game. They mention that they have no desire to continue playing or updating to the latest builds, as the changes made to their favorite ships have soured their experience. They reflect on how their passion for the game has been diminished by the actions of CIG, which they perceive as intentional malice.
In conclusion, the creator encourages viewers to share their thoughts but urges civility in the discussion. They acknowledge that while there may never be another game like Star Citizen, the current state of the game and its development may not warrant continued investment or support. Ultimately, they express a desire for CIG to improve their practices and restore player trust, while also recognizing that they are ready to step away if necessary.
