"Star Citizen Unveils Exclusive $48,000 'Everything Pack' for High-Spending Players"

Star Citizen, a space simulation game still in alpha after over a decade, has released a $48,000 "Legatus Pack" which includes 187 ships and hundreds of accessories. This pack, which costs roughly two-thirds of the median annual household income in the US, is available only to members of the game's Chairman's Club, who have already spent at least $1,000. Despite the high price, an analysis shows that the inflation-adjusted average price-per-ship has decreased by about 12 percent since 2019. The game has raised over $658 million to date, with a record $117 million in the last year alone, indicating a strong, ongoing financial support from its community. However, some fans express concern over the optics of selling expensive DLC for a game that has yet to be fully released.