The story
Founded by Chris Roberts and Ortwin Freyermuth on Apr 2012.1
Private company
Cloud Imperium Games
Logo: Original: Unknown Vector: Marsupilami, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
In-development multiplayer space game
Star Citizen is a online space trading and combat simulation game under development by Cloud Imperium Games and published by Roberts Space Industries for Windows. An extended retry of unrealized plans for Freelancer (2003), Star Citizen is led by director Chris Roberts.2 It employed 1,100 people in 2023.1 Its products include Star Engine and Squadron 42.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
Apr 2012Founded1
- Industryvideo game industry1
- HeadquartersLos Angeles1
- Websitewww.cloudimperiumgames.com
- Legal formlimited liability company1
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Star Citizen is a online space trading and combat simulation game under development by Cloud Imperium Games and published by Roberts Space Industries for Windows. An extended retry of unrealized plans for Freelancer (2003), Star Citizen is led by director Chris Roberts.2
Leadership
Who has led Cloud Imperium Games, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderChris Roberts1
- FounderOrtwin Freyermuth1
Products and brands
- Squadron 42
- Star Citizen
- Star Engine
Listed on Wikidata.1
Employees over time
Timeline
- Apr 2012Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.cloudimperiumgames.com1
- X (Twitter)x.com/cloudimperium1
- WikipediaCloud Imperium Games
- WikidataQ16540469
Sources
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- 1WikidataCloud Imperium Games on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaCloud Imperium Games on Wikipedia
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- 4Wikimedia CommonsCloud Imperium Games photo by Adventuring Bear, CC BY 3.0