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The following sections show the features and mechanics added to Star Citizen in each year and month, as well as the major tasks undertaken by the different studios.  
The following sections show the features and mechanics added to Star Citizen in each year and month, as well as the major tasks undertaken by the different studios.  


==2012==
==Early thoughts==
In 2011 [[Chris Roberts]] wanted to do another game, possibly under the [[Wing Commander (series)|''Wing Commander'']] brand, and to push the boundaries in terms of narrative and cinematic storytelling again. He was looking at games that had been done and in his eyes they were falling short not because of the technology but because of how they were done.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130113113305/www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/715384/back-on-the-flight-deck-an-interview-with-wing-commanders-chris-roberts/ Back On The Flight Deck: An Interview With Wing Commander’s Chris Roberts], g4tv, August 12, 2011, archived</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
 
He was scoping out game development trends and thinking about doing a big console game, with funding from a publisher.<ref name=":1" /> <ref name=":0" />
 
However he felt that wasn’t so interesting and he wanted to control his own destiny, not work for a major publisher. He eventually focused on the PC, where technology is moving far ahead of consoles and where the game would be free of considerations towards console generations.<ref name=":1">[https://venturebeat.com/games/wing-commander-creator-chris-roberts-returns-to-gaming-with-star-citizen-online-game-universe/ Wing Commander creator Chris Roberts returns to gaming with Star Citizen online game universe], VentureBeat, October 10, 2012</ref><ref name=":0">[https://www.gamesindustry.biz/star-citizen-well-compete-with-any-aaa-game-out-there Star Citizen: "We'll compete with any AAA game out there"], gamesindustry.biz, Dec. 13, 2012</ref>
 
As Chief Creative Officer of [[Bl!nk Media International]], he was planning a Wing Commander video game by Wing Commander Productions, which had already been used for the [[Wing Commander (movie)|Wing Commander movie]], but got certified in Michigan in 2011.<ref name=":2">[https://cofs.lara.state.mi.us/CorpWeb/CorpSearch/CorpSummary.aspx?token=nBxILn58HwVtv4JMRDwTm1cWblopjmzIgq3FCQzRMH7Z0mRAdeXC1MXJ3ctMNqhuVPemBqgBDdW+j4nc+KrClv7cFDPva5uQY5JcSuRzx0a7oQ46jvkGlMNh07aXI4j9c0WjuS4rQBwPloeU/kNDTDUA4ti1qwrZlET8A8DJhbkwN8QViJ4SaaNxi3omSKESzQuxUyQzbERjZ5G0V8KzqmZS/NESZbicv1vzgCMHAMFla5xtG6HN2c6mUj8SQKrJNpTx9dli0s8lLAmAmWK8Hw/rFd+dcuhGNa7abVdeYJdcFB5bMvb7+AdlWjdOA+e74pUDfM8GtHdoqI748d2jfIp796Ai3SHv Wing Commander Productions, Inc], Summary, Michigan Corporations Online Filing System, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, ID Number:                            800739221</ref><ref>[https://download.wcnews.com/files/other/michigan-film-office-semi-annual-report-July-15-2011.pdf Semi-Annual Project Report], Michigan Film Office, July 15 2011</ref> This video game project would be starring past actors from ''Wing Commander''.<ref>[https://www.wcnews.com/news/2011/09/08/breaking-news-is-a-new-wing-commander-already-in-the-works Breaking News: Is a New Wing Commander Already In the Works?], Wing Commander Combat Information Center, September 8, 2011</ref> Wing Commander Productions got dissolved in 2012.<ref name=":2" />
 
Concept art shared in 2011 by [[Rob McKinnon]] and later rebranded for Star Citizen also points to an initially ''Wing Commander'' themed game.<ref>[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/6atsvwnwuyokkr/source/UUE001.png UEE armor illustration], Death of a Spaceman comm-link, February 5th 2013</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110826071931/https://robertmckinnon.blogspot.com/ Suit up!], Rob McKinnon Concept Art, July 25, 2011</ref><ref>[https://cache.krop.com/robmckinnon-5710312a1d05fca.jpg Confederation marine concept art by Rob McKinnon], krop.com, Rob McKinnon</ref>
 
== Pre-Production ==
Starting towards the end of 2011, Chris Roberts spent over a year building the game's backstory and creating a prototype in [[CryEngine]] that could be presented at campaign launch. Using their own funds, CIG engaged a small group of writers, designers, and engineers to assist in this process.<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20160705061544/https://www.themittani.com/features/exclusive-interview-star-citizens-chris-roberts Basically I’ve been working with a small team over the course of the past year to get the early prototyping and production done. The team has varied in scale from just me, essentially, to about 10 people. That’s just the actual work though.]", Exclusive Interview: Star Citizen's Chris Roberts, themittani.com,  2012-10-19, archived</ref><ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20160914002052/https://www.simplygon.com/news/cloud-imperium-games-chooses-simplygon When I was first prototyping Star Citizen back in 2011 I did a lot of research on various LOD processes]", Cloud Imperium games chooses Simplygon, simplygon.com, 28th April 2014, archived</ref><ref>[https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-indie-film-financing-could-shape-the-future-of-games How indie film financing could shape the future of games], [[Ortwin Freyermuth]], gamesindustry.biz, June 23, 2014</ref>
 
[[Sean Tracy]], who had previously convinced Chris Roberts to go with CryEngine, along with [[Paul Reindell]] and others, were among the first people working on Star Citizen.<ref name=":3">[https://youtu.be/TiVODuGFCMg?feature=shared&t=5585 Star Citizen CitizenCon 2014 Complete Show], Star Citizen, YouTube, 14 Oct 2014</ref> [[Crytek]] had ''Wing Commander'' fans who were helping to create the prototype even after hours.<ref name=":3" />
 
A teaser trailer for Chris Roberts untitled project was released in 2012.<ref>[https://youtu.be/UJJTnG02WYM?feature=shared Creator of Wing Commander, Chris Roberts Untitled Project Teaser Trailer], Gamespot, YouTube, 2 Oct 2012</ref>
 
== Production ==
 
== 2012 ==
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| width="85px" |October
|Start of Kickstarter campaign
|Start of Kickstarter campaign
*[[Roberts Space Industries|RSI]] [[Aurora]] min. pledge level ''SCOUT''
* [[Roberts Space Industries|RSI]] [[Aurora]] min. pledge level ''SCOUT''
*[[Origin Jumpworks|ORIG]] [[300i]] min. pledge level ''BOUNTY HUNTER''
*[[Origin Jumpworks|Origin]] [[300i]] min. pledge level ''BOUNTY HUNTER''
*[[Drake Interplanetary|DRAK]] [[Cutlass]] min. pledge level ''PIRATE''
*[[Drake Interplanetary|Drake]] [[Cutlass]] min. pledge level ''PIRATE''
*[[Anvil Aerospace|ANVL]] [[Hornet]] min. pledge level ''DIGITAL COLONEL''
* [[Anvil Aerospace|Anvil]] [[Hornet]] min. pledge level ''DIGITAL COLONEL''
*[[Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern|MISC]] [[Freelancer]] min. pledge level ''DIGITAL FREELANCER''
*[[Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern|MISC]] [[Freelancer]] min. pledge level ''DIGITAL FREELANCER''
*[[Roberts Space Industries|RSI]] [[Constellation]] min. pledge level ''REAR ADMIRAL''
*[[Roberts Space Industries|RSI]] [[Constellation]] min. pledge level ''REAR ADMIRAL''
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| November
|November
|End of Kickstarter campaign
|End of Kickstarter campaign
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*Release of the [[Update:Star Citizen Hangar Module|Star Citizen Hangar Module]]
* Release of the [[Update:Star Citizen Hangar Module|Star Citizen Hangar Module]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch 1]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch 1]]
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch 2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch 2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch 3]]
* Release of [[Star Citizen Patch 3]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch 4]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch 4]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch 5]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch 5]]
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|October
|October
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch 6]]
* Release of [[Star Citizen Patch 6]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch 7]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch 7]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch 8]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch 8]]
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==2014==
==2014==
2014 is marked by the release of [[Arena Commander]] and other mechanics
2014 is marked by the release of [[Arena Commander]] and other mechanics


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| width="85px" | January
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*Release of the [[Player organizations|Organization]] system
*Release of the [[Player organizations|Organization]] system
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.8]] / Release of the [[Arena Commander]] Module
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.8]] / Release of the [[Arena Commander]] Module
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.8.1]]
* Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.8.1]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.8.2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.8.2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.8.3]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.8.3]]
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.9.0.2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.9.0.2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.9.1.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.9.1.0]]
*[[Aegis Dynamics|AEGS]] [[Reclaimer]] concept sale
* [[Aegis Dynamics|Aegis]] [[Reclaimer]] concept sale
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|October
|October
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|  
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.9.1.1]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.9.1.1]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.9.1.2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.9.1.2]]
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.9.2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.9.2]]
*[[CitizenCon 2014]] in Los Angeles
*[[CitizenCon 2014]] in Los Angeles
*[[Drake Interplanetary|DRAK]] [[Herald]] concept sale
*[[Drake Interplanetary|Drake]] [[Herald]] concept sale
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|November
|November
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.9.2.1]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.9.2.1]]
*[[Anvil Aerospace|ANVL]] [[Carrack]] concept sale
*[[Anvil Aerospace|Anvil]] [[Carrack]] concept sale
*[[Aegis Dynamics|AEGS]] [[Javelin]] concept sale
*[[Aegis Dynamics|Aegis]] [[Javelin]] concept sale
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|December
|December
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.9.2.2]]
* Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V0.9.2.2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V1.0.0|Star Citizen Patch v1.0.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V1.0.0|Star Citizen Patch v1.0.0]]  
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14354-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman] - "Multi-Crew Ship Systems"
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14354-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman] — "Multi-Crew Ship Systems"
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14414-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman] - "Happy New Year"
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14414-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman] — "Happy New Year"
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==2015 ==
==2015==
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|January
|January
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V1.1.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Patch V1.1.0]]
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14589-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman] - "1.1 and Beyond"
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14589-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman] — "1.1 and Beyond"
*[[Aegis Dynamics|AEGS]] [[Vanguard]] concept sale
*[[Aegis Dynamics|Aegis]] [[Vanguard]] concept sale
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| April
|April
|  
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.1|Star Citizen Patch 1.1.1]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.1|Star Citizen Patch 1.1.1]]
*[[Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern|MISC]] [[Hull (series)]] concept sale
*[[Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern|MISC]] [[Hull (series)]] concept sale
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|May
|May
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|  
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.2|Star Citizen Patch 1.1.2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.2|Star Citizen Patch 1.1.2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.3|Star Citizen Patch 1.1.3]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.3|Star Citizen Patch 1.1.3]]
*[[Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern|MISC]] [[Starfarer Gemini]] concept sale
*[[Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern|MISC]] [[Starfarer Gemini]] concept sale
*[[Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern|MISC]] [[Reliant (series)]] concept sale
* [[Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern|MISC]] [[Reliant (series)]] concept sale
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|June
| June  
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*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14839-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman] - "Star Marine Update"
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14839-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman] — "Star Marine Update"
*[[Crusader Industries|Crusader]] [[Genesis Starliner]] concept sale
*[[Crusader Industries|Crusader]] [[Genesis Starliner]] concept sale
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|July
|July
|  
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.4|Star Citizen Patch 1.1.4]]
* Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.4|Star Citizen Patch 1.1.4]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.5|Star Citizen Patch 1.1.5]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.5|Star Citizen Patch 1.1.5]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.5v2|Star Citizen Patch 1.1.5v2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.5v2|Star Citizen Patch 1.1.5v2]]
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14839-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman] - Back Home!
* [https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14839-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman] - Back Home!
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|August
|August
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 1.2.0]] / Release of the Social Module
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 1.2.0]] / Release of the Social Module
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|September
| September
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*[[Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern|MISC]] [[Endeavor]] concept sale
*[[Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern|MISC]] [[Endeavor]] concept sale
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 1.3.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 1.3.0]]
*[[CitizenCon 2015]] in Manchester
*[[CitizenCon 2015]] in Manchester
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15007-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman] - "ONE MILLION CITIZENS!"
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15007-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman] — "ONE MILLION CITIZENS!"
*[[Aegis Dynamics|AEGS]] [[Sabre]] concept sale
*[[Aegis Dynamics|Aegis]] [[Sabre]] concept sale
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|November
|November
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*[[Anvil Aerospace|ANVL]] [[Crucible]] concept sale
* [[Anvil Aerospace|Anvil]] [[Crucible]] concept sale
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|December
|December
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.0.0]]
* Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.0.0]]  
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15138-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman]
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15138-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman]
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==2016==
== 2016 ==
 
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| width="85px" |January
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.2.1]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.2.1]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.2.2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.2.2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.2.3]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.2.3]]  
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.3.0]]
* Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.3.0]]
*[[Esperia|ESPR]] [[Blade]] concept sale
*[[Esperia]] [[Blade]] concept sale
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|April
|April
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|May
|May
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*[[Drake Interplanetary|DRAK]] [[Buccaneer]] concept sale
*[[Drake Interplanetary|Drake]] [[Buccaneer]] concept sale
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|June
|June
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.4.0]]
* Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.4.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.4.1]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.4.1]]
*[[Drake Interplanetary|DRAK]] [[Dragonfly]] concept sale
*[[Drake Interplanetary|Drake]] [[Dragonfly]] concept sale
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|August
|August
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|November
|November
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|  
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15603-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman]
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15603-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman]
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|December
|December  
|  
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.6.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.6.0]]
*[[MISC]] [[Razor]] concept sale
*[[MISC]] [[Razor]] concept sale
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==2017==
==2017==
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| width="85px" |February
| width="85px" |February
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*[[Anvil]] [[Hurricane]] concept sale
*[[Anvil]] [[Hurricane]] concept sale
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|March
| March
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.6.2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.6.2]]
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.6.3]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.6.3]]
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link//15842-Letter-From-The-Chairman-The-Road-Ahead Letter from the Chairman] - "The Road Ahead"
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link//15842-Letter-From-The-Chairman-The-Road-Ahead Letter from the Chairman] — "The Road Ahead"
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|May
|May
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*[[Aegis Dynamics|AEGS]] [[Eclipse]] concept sale
*[[Aegis Dynamics|Aegis]] [[Eclipse]] concept sale
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|June
|June
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|July
|July
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*[[Tumbril Land Systems|TMBL]] [[Cyclone]] concept sale
*[[Tumbril Land Systems|Tumbril]] [[Cyclone]] concept sale  
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|August
|August
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*[[Origin Jumpworks|ORIG]] [[600i]] concept sale
*[[Origin Jumpworks|Origin]] [[600i]] concept sale
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| September
|September
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*[[Origin Jumpworks|ORIG]] [[X1]] concept sale
*[[Origin Jumpworks|Origin]] [[X1]] concept sale
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| October
|October
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*[[CitizenCon 2017]] in Frankfurt
*[[CitizenCon 2017]] in Frankfurt
*[[Consolidated Outland|CNOU]] [[Pioneer]] concept sale
*[[Consolidated Outland]] [[Pioneer]] concept sale
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|November
|November
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*[[Anvil Aerospace|ANVL]] [[Hawk]] concept sale
*[[Anvil Aerospace|Anvil]] [[Hawk]] concept sale
*[[Aegis Dynamics|AEGS]] [[Hammerhead]] concept sale
*[[Aegis Dynamics|Aegis]] [[Hammerhead]] concept sale
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|December
| December
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.0.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.0.0]]
*[[Tumbril Land Systems|TMBL]] [[Nova]] concept sale
*[[Tumbril Land Systems|Tumbril]] [[Nova]] concept sale
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==2018==
==2018==
{| class="wikitable timeline"
{| class="wikitable timeline"
| width="85px" | February
| width="85px" |February
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*[[Aegis Dynamics|AEGS]] [[Vulcan]] concept sale
*[[Aegis Dynamics|Aegis]] [[Vulcan]] concept sale
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|March
|March
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.1.2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.1.2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.1.3]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.1.3]]
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16508-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman] - "TWO MILLION CITIZENS"
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16508-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman] — "TWO MILLION CITIZENS"
*[[Origin Jumpworks|ORIG]] [[100 (series)|100 Series]] concept sale
*[[Origin Jumpworks|Origin]] [[100 (series)|100 Series]] concept sale
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|May
|May
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*[[Crusader Industries|Crusader]] [[:Category:Hercules series|Hercules]] concept sale
*[[Crusader Industries|Crusader]] [[:Category:Hercules series|Hercules]] concept sale
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|June
|June  
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0]]
*[[Drake Interplanetary|DRAK]] [[Vulture]] concept sale
*[[Drake Interplanetary|Drake]] [[Vulture]] concept sale
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|July
|July
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|August
|August
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.2]]
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16700-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman]
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16700-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman]
*[[Crusader Industries|Crusader]] [[Mercury Star Runner]] concept sale
*[[Crusader Industries|Crusader]] [[Mercury Star Runner]] concept sale  
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|October
|October
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*[[CitizenCon 2018]] in Austin
*[[CitizenCon 2018]] in Austin
*[[Drake Interplanetary|DRAK]] [[Kraken]] concept sale
*[[Drake Interplanetary|Drake]] [[Kraken]] concept sale
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|November
|November
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.3.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.3.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.3.5]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.3.5]]  
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.3.6]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.3.6]]
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16865-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman]
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16865-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman]  
*[[Aopoa]] [[San'tok.yāi|San’tok.yāi]] concept sale
*[[Aopoa]] [[San'tok.yāi|San’tok.yāi]] concept sale
*[[Anvil Aerospace|ANVL]] [[Arrow]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Anvil Aerospace|Anvil]] [[Arrow]] straight to flyable sale  
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|December
|December
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.3.7]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.3.7]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.4.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.4.0]]
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16912-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman] - "Squadron 42: The Road to Release, Financials and New Partners"
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16912-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman] — "Squadron 42: The Road to Release, Financials and New Partners"
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*[[ARGO Astronautics|ARGO]] [[SRV]] concept sale
*[[ARGO Astronautics|ARGO]] [[SRV]] concept sale
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|March
| March
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*[[Drake Interplanetary|Drake]] [[Corsair]] concept sale
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| April
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*[[Drake Interplanetary|DRAK]] [[Corsair]] concept sale
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|April
|
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.5.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.5.0]]
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|May
|May
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*[[Tumbril Land Systems|TMBL]] [[Ranger CV|Ranger]] concept sale
*[[Tumbril Land Systems|Tumbril]] [[Ranger CV|Ranger]] concept sale
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|June
|June
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.5.1]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.5.1]]
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|July
|July
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.6.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.6.0]]
*[[Anvil Aerospace|ANVL]] [[Ballista]] concept sale
*[[Anvil Aerospace|Anvil]] [[Ballista]] concept sale
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|August
|August
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.6.1]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.6.1]]
*[[Aegis Dynamics|AEGS]] [[Nautilus]] concept sale
*[[Aegis Dynamics|Aegis]] [[Nautilus]] concept sale
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.7.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.7.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.7.1]]
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.8.2]]
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.9.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.9.0]]
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|May
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.9.1]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.9.1]]
*[[Origin Jumpworks|ORIG]] [[G12]] concept sale
* [[Origin Jumpworks|Origin]] [[G12]] concept sale
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|August
|August
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.10.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.10.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.10.1]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.10.1]]  
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.10.2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.10.2]]  
*[[Esperia|ESPR]] [[Talon]] concept sale
*[[Esperia]] [[Talon]] concept sale
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|October
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.11.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.11.0]]
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.11.1]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.11.1]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.11.1a]]
* Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.11.1a]]  
*[[Roberts Space Industries|RSI]] [[Perseus]] concept sale
*[[Roberts Space Industries|RSI]] [[Perseus]] concept sale
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|December
|December
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.12.0]]
* Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.12.0]]  
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.12.0a]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.12.0a]]
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17936-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman]
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17936-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman]
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.12.0b]]
* Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.12.0b]]
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.12.1]]
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.1]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.1]]  
*[[Roberts Space Industries|RSI]] [[Scorpius]] concept sale
*[[Roberts Space Industries|RSI]] [[Scorpius]] concept sale
*[[Tumbril Land Systems|TMBL]] [[Nova]] straight to flyable sale
* [[Tumbril Land Systems|Tumbril]] [[Nova]] straight to flyable sale
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.14.1]]
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*Release of [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.15.0|Star Citizen Alpha 3.15]]
*Release of [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.15.0|Star Citizen Alpha 3.15.0]]
*[[Origin Jumpworks|ORIG]] [[400i]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Origin Jumpworks|Origin]] [[400i]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Anvil Aerospace|ANVL]] [[Liberator]] concept sale
*[[Anvil Aerospace|Anvil]] [[Liberator]] concept sale
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*Release of [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.15.1|Star Citizen Alpha 3.15.1]]
*Release of [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.15.1|Star Citizen Alpha 3.15.1]]
*[[Anvil Aerospace|ANVL]] [[Spartan]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Anvil Aerospace|Anvil]] [[Spartan]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Argo Astronautics|ARGO]] [[RAFT]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Argo Astronautics|ARGO]] [[RAFT]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern|MISC]] [[Odyssey]] concept sale
*[[Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern|MISC]] [[Odyssey]] concept sale
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|December
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*Release of [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.16.0|Star Citizen Alpha 3.16]]
*Release of [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.16.0|Star Citizen Alpha 3.16.0]]
*[[Drake Interplanetary|DRAK]] [[Cutlass Steel]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Drake Interplanetary|Drake]] [[Cutlass Steel]] straight to flyable sale
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==2022==
==2022==
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.16.1]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.16.1]]
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|February
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*[[Consolidated Outland|CNOU]] [[HoverQuad|Hoverquad]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Consolidated Outland]] [[HoverQuad|Hoverquad]] straight to flyable sale
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|April
|April
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*Release of [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.0|Star Citizen Alpha 3.17]]
*Release of [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.0|Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.0]]
*[[Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern|MISC]] [[Expanse]] concept sale
*[[Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern|MISC]] [[Expanse]] concept sale
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|May
|May  
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.1]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.1]]
*[[Drake Interplanetary|DRAK]] [[Mule]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Drake Interplanetary|Drake]] [[Mule]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Anvil Aerospace|ANVL]] [[Legionnaire]] concept sale
*[[Anvil Aerospace|Anvil]] [[Legionnaire]] concept sale
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18696-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman]
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18696-Letter-From-The-Chairman Letter from the Chairman]
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.2]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.2]]
*[[Anvil Aerospace|ANVL]] [[Centurion]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Anvil Aerospace|Anvil]] [[Centurion]] straight to flyable sale
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|October
|October
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.3]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.3]]
*[[Greycat_Industrial|GRIN]] [[STV]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Greycat Industrial|Greycat]] [[STV]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Crusader Industries|Crusader]] [[Spirit]] concept sale
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|November
|November
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*[[Drake Interplanetary|DRAK]] [[Cutter]] straight to flyable sale
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.4]]
*[[Anvil Aerospace|ANVL]] [[C8R Pisces Rescue]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Drake Interplanetary|Drake]] [[Cutter]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Anvil Aerospace|Anvil]] [[C8R Pisces Rescue]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Roberts Space Industries|RSI]] [[Galaxy]] concept sale
*[[Roberts Space Industries|RSI]] [[Galaxy]] concept sale
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*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19078-Letter Letter from the Chairman]
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==2023==
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.5]]
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|March
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0]]
*[[Roberts Space Industries|RSI]] [[Scorpius Antares]] straight to flyable sale
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|April
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.1]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.2]]
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|May
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.19.0]]
*[[Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern|MISC]] [[Fury]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern|MISC]] [[Fury MX]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Tumbril Land Systems|Tumbril]] [[Storm]] concept sale
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|June
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.19.1]]
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|September
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0a]]
*[[Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern|MISC]] [[Fury LX]] straight to flyable sale
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|October
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0b]]
*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.21.0]]
*[[Anvil Aerospace|Anvil]] [[F8C Lightning]] straight to flyable limited sale event
*[[Roberts Space Industries|RSI]] [[:Category:Zeus MkII series|Zeus MkII]] concept sale
*[[Drake Interplanetary|Drake]] [[Cutter Scout]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Squadron 42]] announced feature complete and entering polishing phase
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|November
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.21.1]]
*[[Gatac Manufacture|Gatac]] [[Syulen]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Tumbril Land Systems|Tumbril]] [[Storm AA]] straight to flyable sale
*[[Roberts Space Industries|RSI]] [[Arrastra]] concept sale
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|December
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*Release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.22.0]]
*[[Drake Interplanetary|Drake]] [[Cutter Rambler]] straight to flyable sale
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The development of Star Citizen is ongoing; beginning with the start of crowdfunding and continuing today.

The following sections show the features and mechanics added to Star Citizen in each year and month, as well as the major tasks undertaken by the different studios.

Early thoughts

In 2011 Chris Roberts wanted to do another game, possibly under the Wing Commander brand, and to push the boundaries in terms of narrative and cinematic storytelling again. He was looking at games that had been done and in his eyes they were falling short not because of the technology but because of how they were done.[1][2][3]

He was scoping out game development trends and thinking about doing a big console game, with funding from a publisher.[3] [2]

However he felt that wasn’t so interesting and he wanted to control his own destiny, not work for a major publisher. He eventually focused on the PC, where technology is moving far ahead of consoles and where the game would be free of considerations towards console generations.[3][2]

As Chief Creative Officer of Bl!nk Media International, he was planning a Wing Commander video game by Wing Commander Productions, which had already been used for the Wing Commander movie, but got certified in Michigan in 2011.[4][5] This video game project would be starring past actors from Wing Commander.[6] Wing Commander Productions got dissolved in 2012.[4]

Concept art shared in 2011 by Rob McKinnon and later rebranded for Star Citizen also points to an initially Wing Commander themed game.[7][8][9]

Pre-Production

Starting towards the end of 2011, Chris Roberts spent over a year building the game's backstory and creating a prototype in CryEngine that could be presented at campaign launch. Using their own funds, CIG engaged a small group of writers, designers, and engineers to assist in this process.[10][11][12]

Sean Tracy, who had previously convinced Chris Roberts to go with CryEngine, along with Paul Reindell and others, were among the first people working on Star Citizen.[13] Crytek had Wing Commander fans who were helping to create the prototype even after hours.[13]

A teaser trailer for Chris Roberts untitled project was released in 2012.[14]

Production

2012

October Start of Kickstarter campaign
November End of Kickstarter campaign

2013

August
September
October
December

2014

2014 is marked by the release of Arena Commander and other mechanics

January
February
May
June
July
September
October
November
December

2015

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

2016

January
February
March
April
May
June
August
October
November
December

2017

February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

2018

February
March
April
May
June
July
August
October
November
December

2019

February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

2020

January
February
April
May
August
October
November
December

2021

January
February
April
May
June
August
October
November
December

2022

January
February
April
May
July
October
November
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2023

January
March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December

References

  1. ↑ Back On The Flight Deck: An Interview With Wing Commander’s Chris Roberts, g4tv, August 12, 2011, archived
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Star Citizen: "We'll compete with any AAA game out there", gamesindustry.biz, Dec. 13, 2012
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Wing Commander creator Chris Roberts returns to gaming with Star Citizen online game universe, VentureBeat, October 10, 2012
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Wing Commander Productions, Inc, Summary, Michigan Corporations Online Filing System, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, ID Number: 800739221
  5. ↑ Semi-Annual Project Report, Michigan Film Office, July 15 2011
  6. ↑ Breaking News: Is a New Wing Commander Already In the Works?, Wing Commander Combat Information Center, September 8, 2011
  7. ↑ UEE armor illustration, Death of a Spaceman comm-link, February 5th 2013
  8. ↑ Suit up!, Rob McKinnon Concept Art, July 25, 2011
  9. ↑ Confederation marine concept art by Rob McKinnon, krop.com, Rob McKinnon
  10. ↑ "Basically I’ve been working with a small team over the course of the past year to get the early prototyping and production done. The team has varied in scale from just me, essentially, to about 10 people. That’s just the actual work though.", Exclusive Interview: Star Citizen's Chris Roberts, themittani.com, 2012-10-19, archived
  11. ↑ "When I was first prototyping Star Citizen back in 2011 I did a lot of research on various LOD processes", Cloud Imperium games chooses Simplygon, simplygon.com, 28th April 2014, archived
  12. ↑ How indie film financing could shape the future of games, Ortwin Freyermuth, gamesindustry.biz, June 23, 2014
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Star Citizen CitizenCon 2014 Complete Show, Star Citizen, YouTube, 14 Oct 2014
  14. ↑ Creator of Wing Commander, Chris Roberts Untitled Project Teaser Trailer, Gamespot, YouTube, 2 Oct 2012
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