Star Citizen readies its annual Ship Showdown voting event as two CIG execs vanish from the company roster
Cloud Imperium Games has removed two executives from its public roster as the studio prepares for its annual Star Citizen Ship Showdown event.

Cloud Imperium Games has made changes to its public corporate roster, removing two executives from the company's "About" page. The update indicates executive shifts within the Star Citizen developer, though specific names and details regarding their departures remain unconfirmed.
Massively OP reported the changes to the studio's roster during a period with no major game development updates reported for the title as of July 23, 2026.
Annual Ship Showdown Approaching
Alongside the roster changes, Cloud Imperium Games is preparing for its annual "Ship Showdown" community voting event. The event allows players to vote on their favorite in-game vessels.
Cloud Imperium Games has not publicly named the departing executives or provided additional context for the changes to its corporate team.
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