Star Citizen's Invictus Launch Week free-fly event has sparked controversy with the introduction of questionable items to the game's cash shop.
Blades, ship components, and other items are being sold for real-world money, leading to accusations of pay-to-win and predatory monetization practices.
Players are expressing anger and concern over these new cash shop offerings, with many criticizing the move as a breach of promises and potentially harmful to the game's integrity.
Star Citizen, originally Kickstarted in 2012, remains in an incomplete alpha state despite raising over $800M from crowdfunding. The game continues to face scrutiny and controversy over its development and monetization strategies.