In the January 2025 update for Star Citizen, the host announces a new giveaway for the Marai Guardian and highlights the upcoming Luna New Year Festival, featuring in-game events and a ship sale. Additionally, the video discusses CIG’s strong financial performance, plans for future roadmap updates, and the host’s commitment to enhancing gameplay content and community engagement throughout the year.
In the January 2025 update for Star Citizen, the host celebrates the new year and outlines exciting events and announcements for the month. The video begins with the announcement of the December ship giveaway winner, Strider 3029, and introduces a new giveaway for the Marai Guardian, which includes a game package and lifetime insurance. Participants can enter by commenting on any of the host’s videos throughout January. The host expresses optimism about Star Citizen, reflecting on their long history with the project and the ongoing support from Cloud Imperium Games (CIG).
The video also mentions the upcoming release of CIG’s financial report, which is expected to provide insights into the company’s earnings and expenditures for the previous year. The report indicates that CIG had its second-best financial year, raising $116 million. The host plans to break down these financials and discuss the company’s health and future direction, noting a significant increase in corporate structure and employee count over the past decade.
Another highlight of the update is the announcement of the Luna New Year Festival, or Red Festival, which will feature in-game events such as finding red envelopes containing in-game currency and selling ships with special red and gold paint schemes. Additionally, players can expect a sale titled “In Case You Missed It,” offering previously sold ships from 2023. The host lists various ships likely to be included in this sale, emphasizing the excitement surrounding these limited-time offers.
The host explains that players should not expect roadmap updates during January, as this month is typically reserved for planning the year’s development goals. Roadmap updates are anticipated in February, along with a preview of the 4.0 build, which is transitioning to a live environment. The host reassures viewers that CIG is actively working on improvements and hotfixes for the 4.0 build, aiming for a more refined and playable experience.
Finally, the video emphasizes the host’s commitment to producing more gameplay content and engaging with the community throughout the year. They plan to establish a more structured schedule for streaming and video releases, along with a focus on enhancing video quality. The host expresses excitement for the developments in Star Citizen, including potential features like base building and improved respawn mechanics, and invites viewers to share their thoughts and expectations for 2025 in the comments.