On-line (unfinished) area sport Star Citizen has launched a brand new DLC pack containing over 175 ships to play however it’s going to price you. Coming in at $48,000 / £46,000 you’d be forgiven for considering that that could be a typo, however no, developer Roberts Area Industries (RSI) needs to rid your checking account of just about 50k for this content material.
Recognized for outlandish costs on DLC beforehand, Star Citizen has turn out to be a little bit of a meme however nonetheless has a loyal (and presumably wealthy) following who’re ready to pour disposable revenue into the sport.
Presently within the Alpha stage of growth, the sport has already been in manufacturing for over a decade and this newest bundle is billed by RSI as, “Forward of all others, this definitive armada is an equal match to the noble title of Legatus Navium. Comprised of over 175 vessels from each producer of be aware, this good assortment, together with all ships launched and concepted by way of 2953, empowers each fleet commander to forge an enduring legacy, main humanity in the direction of a brighter future.”
It is usually solely obtainable to gamers who’ve already spent $1000 on the sport and are members of the Chairman’s Membership. Star Citizen does have beauty DLC and different ships for way more normal costs to enchantment to all wallets, however even with the high-end costs of some ships, the Legatus 2953 bundle appears slightly outlandish.
The web site reveals the bundle as “in inventory”, though there is no such thing as a indication of the DLC being a restricted version.
DLC within the Legatus collection beforehand in every of the previous few years, with the 2022 providing costing $42,000. It appears the rising price of products in all places can also be affecting the fake spaceship industries as a lot as manufacturing right here on Earth.
The Legatus 2953 bundle prices greater than 3 times the annual wage of an individual on minimal wage in america in line with Tweaktown. Whereas hottest video games provide new DLC frequently, the overwhelming majority follow extra pocket-friendly costs.
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