It's official: Star Citizen , Cloud Imperium Games' multiplayer sci-fi sim, has now topped $1 billion in crowdfunding. The milestone popped earlier today courtesy of the 6.5 million players who have donated over £743 million since the game was announced in 2012. It remains in early access. Star Citizen | Alpha 4.8: Tactical Strike. Watch on YouTube CIG says that "as a crowd-funded project, Star Citizen's scope is based directly on the support provided by our backers. Money pledged goes directly to the game's development". As our friends at IGN point out, the milestone comes as the game launches a new $5000 (£3700) spaceship, the Anvil Odin capital ship, which is not even available yet. It went on sale as a "limited vehicle concept pledge" with no firm release date. Owners will get a loaned Idris P until it's ready. On top of the $5K, players had to write an essay to apply to join the Odin Founders Club.…