Cloud Imperium



Cloud Imperium Games Corporation (CIG) is an independent game development studio behind the development of Star Citizen. It was co-founded by game developer Chris Roberts and international media attorney Ortwin Freyermuth in April 2012.

Official Description
"Cloud Imperium Games is a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA experiences outside the established publisher system, Founded by Chris Roberts, creator of the best selling Wing Commander and Freelancer series, Cloud Imperium is currently developing Star Citizen, a record-shattering crowd funded title that combines classic space sim gameplay with Hollywood-caliber visuals.

Cloud Imperium aims to pave new ground in game development by sharing the process with the players. Where game development was once hidden, Cloud Imperium has opted to share the process with those backing Star Citizen. Supporters come to know the team and follow them every step of the way as the game created. The community is closely engaged and their feedback Is considered in all aspects of game development, avoiding standard publicity to put Roberts’ epic vision directly in players’ hands.

Cloud Imperium Games Corporation and its subsidiary Roberts Space Industries Corp. were founded in April 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts (Wing Commander, Freelancer, Privateer) and his business partner and long-time international media attorney Ortwin Freyermuth. Operating from Los Angeles and Austin under Roberts’ leadership and using his long-standing relationships in the game space, Cloud Imperium quickly assembled a top tier development team for the creation of art assets, story elements, and an extensive prototype for Star Citizen. Once UK-based Erin Roberts joined in 2013 to contribute his extensive background in game production, the Roberts and Freyermuth added CIG’s international operations in Manchester, UK to develop the mission driven Squadron 42 which is set in Star Citizen’s first person universe. Star Citizen and Squadron 42 are being marketed and launched via. More information about the company, including jobs and contact information can be found at.

Cloud Imperium has studios in Los Angeles, California ; Austin, Texas ; Manchester, UK and Frankfurt, Germany."

- [https://www.cloudimperiumgames.com/about Cloud Imperium Games

Official Links

 * Cloud Imperium Games website
 * Roberts Space Industries website
 * Official RSI Facebook group
 * Official RSI Youtube channel
 * Official RSI Twitter account
 * Official RSI Instagram account
 * Official Facebook Page for Squadron 42
 * Official Twitter Page for Squadron 42
 * Official Star Citizen Kickstarter Campaign