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Star Citizen is a moddable multiplayer game where players can create their own content and design new ships. Modding tools will allow players to submit their creations to the in-game ship dealer or build custom ships and items for self-hosted multiplayer modes. Private servers will also be available, giving players the freedom to do whatever they want and script advanced features. However, content created on private servers will need to be approved and run through quality assurance before being introduced to the game’s official servers. While modding tools may not be available in the game’s initial release, they are planned for the future, with a focus on community involvement and competitions to build new ships.
The development team behind Star Citizen recognizes the importance of modding and wants to provide tools for aspiring modelers, designers, and artists to create their own content. The game aims to allow players to have their own local servers where they can mod and play the game as they wish. In line with this philosophy, a competition has been launched to build the next great starship for the game. The community is actively involved in the game’s development, and modding tools will be released to the public after the game’s initial launch.
Private servers are a last priority for the development team and will only be considered once the game is live and stable. While the concept of private servers was originally included in the game’s early goals, the scope of the project has expanded significantly since then. The team acknowledges the desire for private servers and plans to eventually provide tools and features for players to run their own servers. However, there is currently no concrete plan for how robust these private servers will be or when they will be implemented. The focus for now is on building the core game and eventually releasing modding tools and content creation options.
