Star Citizen surpasses $1 billion in crowdfunding

Star Citizen has reached a major milestone by raising more than $1 billion through crowdfunding. The newsworthy moment came on May 24, 2026, shortly after the launch of a new virtual spaceship, the Anvil Odin, which costs a staggering $5,000 and is currently not playable in the game. Star Citizen’s crowdfunding campaign has now been running for 14 years, with development led by Cloud Imperium Games.

Key financial figures

The crowdfunding total is publicly tracked on Star Citizen’s website, where the amount is visible by the hour. During a recent crowdfunding round on May 24, 2026, $6,624,741 was raised in the first hour alone. That impressive figure was helped by the DefenseCon event, which introduces new virtual ships and boosts community engagement.

The Anvil Odin

The Anvil Odin, a massive battleship measuring 752 meters long, 222 meters wide, and 213 meters high, is designed for a crew of more than 33 players. Which ship can be purchased is subject to an application process in which players must submit an essay explaining why they want to buy it. Once approved, you can purchase the ship and join the Odin Founders Club.

In the words of Cloud Imperium Games: "The Odin represents a significant milestone for us internally, as its introduction closes out the last remaining vehicle stretch goals set more than a decade ago. This ship reflects the vision we have developed for Star Citizen, focused on massive, player-driven experiences and large-scale gameplay."

Timeline

2026-05-24: Star Citizen surpasses $1 billion in crowdfunding, with a record $6,624,741 raised in the first hour.
2026-05-24: Sales begin for the new Anvil Odin, a $5,000 spaceship that is currently not playable.
2027-2028: Full release of Star Citizen is expected, one or two years after the launch of the single-player spinoff, Squadron 42.

Future developments

Development on Squadron 42, the single-player spinoff of Star Citizen, also appears to be in its final stages. Chris Roberts, founder of Cloud Imperium Games, has suggested that more concrete release details could be coming soon. With Hollywood actors such as Mark Hamill and Gillian Anderson on the cast list, the project has drawn plenty of attention. Roberts has said he is very excited about the progress of development and compares it to James Cameron’s work on the Avatar franchise.

For now, however, Star Citizen still has no official release date, with rumors suggesting the full release may not arrive until 2027 or 2028. The community is waiting to see how developments unfold.