Sat Nov 23 05:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Star Citizen’s Upcoming Update to Wipe Player Progress, But Promises Less Frequent Wipes in the Future
**Austin, TX –** Cloud Imperium Games has announced that the upcoming 4.0 update for its massively multiplayer online space simulator, *Star Citizen*, will include a complete wipe of player data. This includes resetting player reputation, in-game currency (wallets), and inventory (items). The wipe, while impacting players’ progress, is intended to streamline data for upcoming major updates to missions, guilds, and the game’s economy. The update will also introduce the Pyro star system, a significant addition to the Persistent Universe. Purchased ships and other account-bound items will remain unaffected.
*Star Citizen*, which has raised over $700 million in funding, has been under development for over a decade and has faced criticism for its protracted development cycle and numerous delays. While the game has undergone previous wipes, Cloud Imperium Games claims that these will be less frequent following the 4.0 update, suggesting a potential shift towards a more stable build. However, no release date has been given for either the full MMO launch or the single-player campaign, *Squadron 42*.
The 4.0 update, alongside the addition of the Pyro system, hints at significant upcoming content, including previously announced native animals and teased monster hunting features. Despite recent layoffs at Cloud Imperium, development continues, with regular in-game events providing players with a taste of the evolving Persistent Universe. The ongoing development, coupled with the upcoming wipe, presents a mixed bag for players, some of whom may be hesitant to invest further in a game with unpredictable release timelines and periodic data resets. The minimum cost to play is $45.
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