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Star Citizen Fans Rage Over Paid Ship Upgrades

5/19/2025

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Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is under fire from the Star Citizen community for introducing paid ship upgrades, Flight Blades, initially exclusive to real money purchases. In response to the uproar, CIG has now allowed these upgrades to be bought with in-game currency. However, frustration lingers among fans over CIG's monetization tactics and the game's slow progress.

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Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is under fire from the Star Citizen community for introducing paid ship upgrades, Flight Blades, initially exclusive to real money purchases. In response to the uproar, CIG has now allowed these upgrades to be bought with in-game currency. However, frustration lingers among fans over CIG's monetization tactics and the game's slow progress.