First Person Universe
What to know
First Person Universe is the design decision by Cloud Imperium Games to have players experience the Star Citizen universe in first person, and to limit the third person view.
First Person Universe is the design decision by Cloud Imperium Games to have players experience the Star Citizen universe in first person, and to limit the third person view.
Players aren’t playing a spaceship or as a floating camera, they are controlling a character who is flying a ship or interacting with the world.
The fps mechanics aim to be very intense and tactical, while third person gameplay allows players to look around corners and stuff without the danger of revealing themselves.
The parkour system for climbing over obstacles smoothly is very limited, as CIG doesn't want players to be amazing gymnastic performers, it goes against the immersive feel of the world. " [The parkour system for climbing over obstacles is very limited, we don't want players to be these amazing gymanstic performers, it goes against the immersive feel of the world! ]", u/SC-FPS-Team, Reddit, 24 October 2025
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