Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues is a video game by Richard Garriott.

Richard Garriot is the creator of the Ultima series and one of the founders of Origin Systems, where Chris Roberts made a number of games.

Shroud of the Avatar lore makes references to Star Citizen such as the Cloud Imperium Sky Navy.

Cross Promotional Package
Star Citizen and Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues have created cross-promotional items for backers. Shroud of the Avatar allowed to purchase limited edition items that also granted access to items in Star Citizen. Meanwhile Star Citizen gave the Nova Crossbow to people backing Shroud of the Avatar on kickstarter.

Star Citizen inspired items within Shroud of the Avatar include the Vanduul polearm, the Aether Aeronaut Helmet and the Cloud Imperium Navy Airship.

The Shroud of the Avatar Star Citizen Aeronaut Helmet Starter Bundle package included both the Star Citizen Aeronaut Helmet Starter Bundle for Shroud of the Avatar and the Mustang Alpha Starter pack for Star Citizen.

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"You heard earlier today that Richard Garriott’s Shroud of the Avatar will feature an item designed by Chris Roberts useable in-game… and we’ve decided to return the favor!"