In a recent video, Montoya highlights Star Citizen’s record-breaking funding, surpassing $800 million, with $25 million raised in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a mix of new players and affordable ship offerings. He expresses optimism for the game’s future, noting positive player feedback and the appeal of new content, while inviting viewers to share their experiences and insights.
In a recent video, Montoya discusses the remarkable funding achievements of Star Citizen, which has broken records for the months of January, February, and March, surpassing $800 million in total funding. Montoya reflects on his previous skepticism regarding the game’s ability to maintain such high levels of financial support since its inception in 2014. Despite his doubts over the years, he acknowledges that the game continues to attract significant investment, with $25 million raised in just the first quarter of 2025, surprising even the most seasoned followers of the game.
Montoya speculates on the sources of this funding surge, noting that it may not be primarily from wealthy players (referred to as “whales”) but rather from a large number of smaller accounts making individual purchases. He highlights a Reddit thread where a new player mentioned that the lack of quality space games in recent years may have drawn attention back to Star Citizen. The game’s $60 entry price for the base experience is seen as a compelling value proposition, especially compared to other games in the genre.
In addition to discussing the game’s pricing, Montoya touches on the appeal of new content and updates, including the recent release of the Pyro system, which has reignited interest among players. He shares comments from various players who have recently joined the game, noting that many are finding the experience more stable and enjoyable than in previous years. This positive feedback could be contributing to the influx of new players and renewed interest from existing ones.
Montoya also addresses the potential impact of affordable ship offerings, like the Golem, on the game’s funding. He suggests that the combination of new players entering the game, existing players willing to invest, and the excitement surrounding upcoming content releases is fueling the financial success of Star Citizen. The game’s developers have acknowledged the ongoing issues and bugs but continue to work on improvements, which may also reassure players and encourage them to spend money.
Finally, Montoya expresses optimism for the future of Star Citizen, predicting that the game could see continued financial success throughout the year, potentially reaching $130 million in funding. He invites viewers to share their own experiences and contributions to the game’s growth, emphasizing the positive trajectory of Star Citizen and the overall excitement surrounding its development. Montoya concludes by encouraging viewers to engage with his content and stay tuned for further analysis of the community’s feedback on the game’s funding dynamics.