RSI Crowd Funding Campaign Kicks Off

In order to finance the new game, Chris Roberts has arranged a variety of private investors, but he is also looking out to fans to support the new game's development. The funding campaign is being run like a typical Kickstarter program, although everything is managed directly through Roberts Space Industries. There are numerous tiers that range from $10 to $10,000 contributions, and each provides an associated benefit. For example, the $125 Wingnut tier gets players the Hornet fighter, access to the alpha/beta builds, in-game credits, a ship-shaped USB stick, the game's CD soundtrack, glossy color map, hard bound manual and more! The initial crowdfunding goal is $2 million, but there are top tiers with additional benefits if the community reaches $3, $4 or $5 million. There's even a tantalizing secret $6 million level!

“We Have Liftoff!” Initial Goal $2+ million Pledged Community Updates Star Citizens will get to play in the multiplayer Alpha (12 months) Star Citizens will receive access to the Wing Commander/Squadron 42 campaign (18 months)

“Have Starship Will Travel…” Stretch Goal 3 $5+ million Pledged Increased Community Updates! Monthly Dev. Team Webcasts Monthly Town Hall Meeting with Chris Roberts Star Citizens will get to play in the multiplayer Alpha (12 months) Creation of Professional Mod Tools provided free to players Star Citizens will receive access to the Wing Commander/Squadron 42 campaign (18 months) Deep Storyline On-Line Ship Marketplace Max Missions Star Citizens will receive access to the Wing Commander/Star Citizen universe for on-line persistent play (30 months) Privateer-like gameplay Multiple Star Systems to Explore

Note that the site is currently being hammered by the initial excitement. Backup sites have been set up for North America and Europe in case the main RSI website is unavailable.