UK Dog Training Firm Says Its German Shepherd Did Motion Capture for Star Citizen
The Trained Dog Company, a Guildford-based provider of pre-trained dogs, reported on Instagram that its German Shepherd, Bello, worked on the set of Star Citizen earlier this year.
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Why it matters
A dog training company's Instagram post is now the only public trace of what motion capture work is being recorded for Star Citizen while the game stays in alpha and Squadron 42 heads toward a Q2 2027 PC release.
Key Facts
- The Trained Dog Company is based in Guildford, Surrey, and provides pre-trained dogs.
- The company reported on Instagram that its German Shepherd, Bello, participated in motion capture for Star Citizen earlier this year.
- A video shows the dog wearing equipment and biting and dragging the padded hand of a person in protective gear.
- Star Citizen remains in alpha with ongoing updates.
- Squadron 42 is scheduled for release on Steam for PC in the second quarter of 2027.
A video shows the dog in motion capture equipment biting and dragging a padded arm. Star Citizen remains in alpha, and single-player spin-off Squadron 42 is scheduled for Steam on PC in the second quarter of 2027.
The Trained Dog Company, based in Guildford, Surrey, says its German Shepherd, Bello, spent time on the Star Citizen set earlier this year. The company posted video of the dog in capture gear biting and dragging a padded arm held by a person in protective equipment.
Star Citizen is still in alpha, and its single-player spin-off Squadron 42 is scheduled to arrive on Steam for PC in the second quarter of 2027. The post drew replies asking whether the dog was just being a good boy, and at least one request that cats get the same treatment.
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