We’ve been covering the funding initiative of sci-fi indie epic Star Citizen fairly closely here at CheatCC. Now, it appears the title has crossed yet another milestone.
In an update to the game’s official blog, creator Chris Roberts touts his appreciation for the overwhelming support (and the insensitive that each new benchmark brings to donors) “We’ve hit $47 million in funding! I’m betting that means there will be more than a few Xi’An scout ships flying around in the Star Citizen universe. The Xi’An ship is one of the ones I’m most excited about, because it’s really going to show off the depth of Star Citizen ’s physics engine: with its unique thruster configuration, it will use the already-developed engine to fly very differently!”
As promised, Roberts gave details of the Engine Tuning Kit, which he previously offered to those who backed the project as part of their latest “stretch goal.” Here are the details:
- Wilkes & Federman MaxTune Kit has become one of the best-selling starter kits for the discerning home enthusiast. Featured in Whitley’s latest Steal of the Year issue, this kit comes with everything the fledgling engineer needs to take a deeper look into the mechanics of their engine. With a Tap Analyzer, you will be able to view your engine’s current output and energy draw numbers in an easy and comprehensible way. Use the thirty-eight piece omnitool to access your engine to start tweaking. Wilkes & Federman is not responsible for damage incurred after tuning your engine. Please consult with manufacturer’s warranty before performing work.
So what new bonuses lie ahead for Star Citizen ’s supporters? The next goal (now set at $49 million) will introduce a Xi’An Space Plant, which is “Similar to a bonsai tree, the Centennial Bloom is a very famous Xi’An plant indigenous to Eealus III that blossoms for one night every one hundred years.”