UK trainer says dog Bello did motion capture for Star Citizen
The Trained Dog Company posted video of its German Shepherd in a motion capture suit, biting and dragging a person in protective gear.
The Trained Dog Company, a UK dog training company based in Guildford, Surrey, announced on Instagram that its German Shepherd, Bello, performed motion capture work on Star Citizen, according to gamespark.jp.
Video posted by the company shows the dog wearing motion capture equipment and biting and dragging a person dressed in protective gear.
Reactions to the footage included comments such as "I don't want to shoot dogs" and requests for a cat to be added instead.
Star Citizen is available through a launcher downloaded from its official site, with a game package required to play.
Earlier milestones
In May 2026, the game's cumulative crowdfunding total passed 1 billion dollars. Squadron 42, its single-player spin-off, is scheduled for PC release on Steam in the second quarter of 2027.
Quick answers
What did Bello the dog do for Star Citizen?
The Trained Dog Company said its German Shepherd, Bello, performed motion capture work on the game and posted video of the dog in a mocap suit biting and dragging a person in protective gear.
How do you play Star Citizen?
It is playable through a launcher downloaded from the official site, with a game package purchase.
When is Squadron 42 coming out?
The single-player spin-off is scheduled for PC release on Steam in the second quarter of 2027.