<ul><li>Star Citizen faced backlash for initially selling ship components like weapon kits and stat-boosting blades in the cash shop, leading to accusations of being pay-to-win.</li><li>The studio has decided that future ship components will be available for in-game credits on day one, but current items will remain cash shop-exclusive until an update in June.</li><li>While responding to player demands for more rewarding in-game experiences, the studio maintained a somewhat passive-aggressive tone, emphasizing that purchases are optional.</li><li>Star Citizen, a highly crowdfunded video game still in alpha stage after years of development, has faced criticism for delays, unfulfilled promises, and its fundraising approach through in-game sales.</li></ul>

Star Citizen will make future ship components buyable in-game on day one, current items buyable in June

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