i7 4790k, 32 GB RAM, SSD, GTX 970 currently runs the alpha 2.0 at ~ 25 frames per second at “very high” at 1440P in my case. Yes, the game isn’t optimized yet, but also, when it’s released in a year or two the video cards in the mid to high tier will likely run it well

The expensive (large) ships require many character roles to operate, whether they be all human, or a mix of human and hired non-player characters. Purchasing a $1250 or $2500 capital ship doesn’t guarantee anything long-term, except a resource to help enable large-scale group play.

The monthly subscription is to provide ongoing support for their production of video and other community content. It helps produce their weekly video content, such as their studio news updates posted regularly on their Twitch and YouTube channels. Pledges from the ship donations goes to funding the game development,…