Star Citizen Introduces 'All-inclusive Ship Collection' Bundle Priced at $48,000

Cloud Imperium Games is offering a new DLC bundle for the space adventure game Star Citizen, which comes with a hefty price tag equivalent to that of a luxury car. Dubbed the Legatus 2953 bundle, it includes all the available ships in the game, as well as a range of additional perks. The cost of this comprehensive package? A whopping $48,000.

Featuring over 175 ships from various manufacturers within the game, this bundle is designed to enable players to "create a lasting legacy and guide humanity towards a brighter future," according to the developer. In addition to the ships, it also includes weapons and cosmetic items. Most of the content is already available, with the exception of the Karna Ascension rifle, which is set to be released during Q1 2024 (January-March).

Cloud Imperium Games has been offering these bundles since 2018. According to PC Gamer, the initial bundle originally sold for $27,000 and has now almost doubled in price. In order to purchase the Legatus 2953 bundle, players must have already spent $1,000 on Star Citizen, and it is exclusively available to members of the Chairman's Club.

The latest version of the game, Star Citizen alpha 3.21, is now accessible on PC. The developer continues to release the game with ongoing updates and new features. Additionally, a standalone single-player game called Squadron 42 is currently in development without a set release date. The game recently achieved a significant development milestone by becoming feature-complete in October 2023.

Cloud Imperium Games has amassed over $650 million in crowdfunding from fans since 2012. Their public funding page indicates that daily contributions surpass $100,000.

The prolonged wait for Squadron 42 and the completed Star Citizen has caused dissatisfaction among certain individuals. Cloud Imperium Games attributes the extended development process to the substantial amount of funds from crowdfunding, which has led to an expanded scope beyond the initial plan.

Editor's P/S

As a hard fan of Star Citizen, I am both excited and concerned about the introduction of the $48,000 'All-inclusive Ship Collection' bundle. On the one hand, the prospect of owning every ship in the game is incredibly tempting, and the additional perks included in the bundle make it seem like a worthwhile investment. On the other hand, the price tag is simply too high for most people, and it feels like Cloud Imperium Games is taking advantage of its most dedicated fans.

I understand that the development of Star Citizen has been a massive undertaking, and that the money from crowdfunding has allowed Cloud Imperium Games to create a truly ambitious and immersive space simulation. However, I believe that the company needs to be more transparent about its finances and development plans. The fact that the Legatus 2953 bundle is only available to members of the Chairman's Club, who have already spent $1,000 on the game, feels like a slap in the face to those of us who have been supporting the game for years without spending nearly as much money.