Cloud Imperium Games (CIG), the developer of Star Citizen, has disclosed a security breach that compromised the personal information of an undisclosed number of users. 

• Timeline: The “systematic and sophisticated” attack occurred on January 21, 2026, but was not publicly disclosed until a notice was posted on the company’s website over a month later.
• Data Compromised: Unauthorized access was gained to backup systems. Impacted data includes “basic account details” such as names, contact details, usernames, and dates of birth.
• Financial Safety: CIG stated that no financial or payment information was stored in the affected systems, and passwords were not impacted by the read-only access.
• Community Reaction: The disclosure has faced criticism from players on platforms like Reddit and official forums due to the delay in notification and the “hidden” nature of the announcement, as reported by The Register.
• Mitigation: The developer claims it is monitoring for any public release of the data and does not believe the incident poses a safety risk to its users.