Vier maanden geleden kon je hier op Eigenwereld.nl lezen dat de Free2Play MMO Battlestar Galactica twee miljoen leden had sinds dat ze begin dit jaar afstapte van het betaal model. Maar vandaag dook het onderstaande bericht op dat ze nu de grens van vijf miljoen leden hebben doorbroken, hoeveel accounts nog echt actief zijn is nog onbekend. Maar dan nog is het een hoog mensen die het even gespeeld hebben.

Bigpoint announced that Battlestar Galactica Online has surpassed five million registered players worldwide since its February launch.

"As BSGO continues to evolve, we're excited to offer new content to the fans and growing community," said Sarah Levantine, Producer, Bigpoint. "We listen very closely to what the players ask for and are happy to announce that more features and items, including a number of new ships, are on the way."

Since its launch, Bigpoint has added a number of new ships and game modes to the title. To bolster the available fleet, a new line of Fleet Recon ships will soon become available for both Colonial and Cylon players. Armed with the ability to "Jump-To-Target" in proximity of an erupting battle, these light freighters are built to aid in combat as Recon versions of the series' classic Raptor and Heavy Raider. Bigpoint maintains a multi-tiered development schedule, which organizes the team's activity into three key areas: ongoing optimization and bug repair, short-term updates, and long-term content additions.

Beginning mid-September, basic models of both vessels will be obtainable with Cubits, BSGO's in-game premium currency that can be earned through gameplay or purchased with real money, along with advanced models that will enable greater mission flexibility. The recently unveiled Brimir Class Carrier is also scheduled to become available this fall, though its size, complexity, and impact on game balance must be optimized before its general release.