Crytek's lawsuit, which first came to light last December, argued its licence with Cloud Imperium only granted the Star Citizen developer the right to use CryEngine for one game. Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games recently settled its lawsuit with Crytek over the alleged misuse of the latter's CryEngine. Players can be affected by both hypo- and hyperthermia, and be improved - or hampered - by their choices of food and clothing. In the latest instalment of Inside Star Citizen - a behind-the-scenes dev diary that details the current, and future, plans for the sci-fi game - developers take us through Actor Status, a survival system that requires you to regulate your system by eating, drinking, and controlling your temperature. In related news, Cloud Imperium recently outlined how survival mechanics will be implemented in Star Citizen.

To get involved, head on over and sign up for an account. Which ones? Think firepower! It is a military show after all.' We'll also make available a selection of ships that won't be apart of the Free Fly, but will still be available on the pledge store. All ships available for the Free Fly will also be available in the pledge store during the event on their designated manufacturer days. 'Different manufacturers take over every other day, so keep checking back to be inspired by everything the event has to offer. Most ships on display are available to test-fly for free, so just select the ship you want, and take to the skies. 'All you need to do is sign up for an account, download the game, and you're set to play for free for the duration of the event. 'To celebrate Invictus Launch Week, we're hosting a Free Fly of epic proportions!' the team said (thanks, VG24/7).

Not only will you be able to explore the universe for free, but you'll also be able to test a number of vehicles, too, giving you the chance to try before you fly. In an update on the official website, developer Cloud Imperium Games confirmed the free play week comes in celebration of its latest event, Invictus Launch Week. Star Citizen is free to play from now until 1st June, 2020.

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