Development timeline

The development of Star Citizen is ongoing; beginning with the start of crowdfunding and continuing today.

The following sections show the features and mechanics added to Star Citizen in each year and month, as well as the major tasks undertaken by the different studios.

2014
2014 is marked by the release of Arena Commander and other mechanics

2023
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 * width="85px" |January
 * Release of Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.5
 * Release of Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.5