Star Citizen upgrade backlash: Why game developers have pushed controversial feature

Star Citizen is changing a recent decision after receiving criticism from fans. The game’s developer, Cloud Imperium Games, has announced that its new Flight Blade ship parts will be made available to all players in June 2025. These components were first released on 15 May 2025, but only through the game’s Pledge Store. This led to complaints from players who felt the move was unfair and gave paying users an advantage. The Flight Blades, introduced in the latest...