The Star Citizen January 2024 update reveals that the game has reached 5 million player accounts and made a record-breaking $117 million in 2023. The update discusses upcoming plans, including ship giveaways, development schedules, and the release of the monthly report, while also mentioning personal aspirations and gratitude for support.
In the Star Citizen January 2024 update, it is mentioned that the game has reached 5 million player accounts and made a record-breaking $117 million in 2023. There is anticipation that this year’s earnings will surpass that. The update also announces a ship giveaway for January, where players have a chance to win a Corsair with a game package and Lifetime Insurance by commenting on any of the videos made during the month. The Corsair is praised for its versatility and suitability for exploration and multi-crew gameplay.
The update notes that Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is currently on hiatus for the New Year holidays, but newsletters and some content will still be released. The focus for January is planning, with CIG working on the road map, schedules, and refining their development plans. The first few episodes of Inside Star Citizen and Star Citizen Live are expected to be centered around these planning meetings. A roadmap update from CIG is not expected until February.
Other highlights mentioned include the upcoming release of the monthly report for Squadron 42 and Star Citizen’s persistent universe, which will include features showcased at CitizenCon. Additionally, tests for the Pyro system and replication layer on the preview branch of the game are expected. The update also mentions the ongoing Luminalia event, where players can obtain free gifts until January 8th.
The author expresses excitement for various upcoming features, such as the star map update, base building, bounty hunting improvements, and the implementation of server meshing. They also mention plans to cover topics like time to kill, Alpha 3.22, and Arena Commander gameplay in their own content. The author concludes by asking readers to share their expectations for 2024 and what features they are most looking forward to.
The update also briefly touches on the author’s personal life, mentioning their plans to get their own house and improve the quality of their content. They express gratitude to those who support the channel through Patreon, becoming channel members, and sharing the videos. The update concludes with a New Year’s greeting and a recommendation for NordVPN, which offers discounts and supports the channel.