Hello everyone, We would like to share an update regarding our plans for the upcoming 3.18 patch releases. Following thorough discussions with our publishing and development teams, we have made the decision to implement a fundamental change to our testing process, with the objective of… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18 Testing Update
Alpha Patch 3.18.1 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! Patch should now show: VERSION 3.18.1-PTU.8412394. It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.1 PTU.8412394 Patch Notes
Alpha Patch 3.18.1 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! Patch should now show: VERSION 3.18.1-PTU.8411181. It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.1 PTU.8411181 Patch Notes
Happy Monday, everyone! Last week’s episode of Inside Star Citizen had us beaming with excitement as we explored how the tractor beam will enhance future gameplay experiences. Then, on Star Citizen Live, members of the Turbulent Environment teams discussed their work on Alpha 3.18 and 3.19. We also… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 12/2023
Alpha Patch 3.18.1 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! Patch should now show: VERSION 3.18.1-PTU.8410680. It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.1 PTU.8410680 Patch Notes
Hi everyone, We wanted to give you a quick update on our progress with the upcoming change to how you summon your vehicles in-game, as well as an update on our next patch: 3.18.1. As we revealed in our previous post, we will be implementing… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.1 Update
Hi everyone, I wanted to update you on the progress of our team’s efforts to improve the experience in Alpha 3.18. We have been diligently implementing hotfixes to address the most pressing issues, and while we have seen great improvements, there is still more work… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18 – Ship Claim Update
Alpha Hotfix Patch VERSION 3.18.0-LIVE.8389318-8404451 has been released to LIVE! Over the previous night we have created a 3 part hotfix for the LIVE environment. This started overnight by hotfixing the Entity Creation service and are currently at nearly 100% of Servers with the latest… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 LIVE.8389318-8404451 Hotfix Notes
Happy Monday, everyone! This week we’re celebrating Stella Fortuna with a community contest, so gear up in your glorious green garments, visit the event page, and challenge Lady Fortuna for the chance to win some gleaming prizes! In case you missed it, last week’s episode of Inside Star Citizen had… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 11/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! Star Citizen Alpha 3.18: Lasting Legacies has launched to the live servers. This significant release represents a crucial milestone for the project, as it introduces the implementation of Persistent Entity Streaming (PES), a vital core scalable technology crucial for Server Meshing and… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 10/2023
Hi all, Adding a few important notes. While a partial wipe is always possible with 3.18.1, if we were to encounter some catastrophic issue, we do not currently expect to wipe. However, in the event that it does appear necessary, I want to assure you… Read More »Star Citizen – 3.18.1 Partial Wipe
Alpha Patch 3.18.0-LIVE.8389318 has been released and is now available on the LIVE environment! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or crash on… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 LIVE.8389318 Patch Notes
Hi everyone! The launch of Alpha 3.18.0 is upon us! This release marks a major milestone for the project as it heralds the implementation of Persistent Entity Streaming (PES): Our core scalable technology which is vital for both Server Meshing and Star Citizen as a… Read More »Star Citizen | Alpha 3.18.0 Live Release Update
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8389318 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8389318 Patch Notes
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8387153 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8387153 Patch Notes
Happy Monday, everyone! Firstly, we’d like to extend a massive thank you to everyone who participated in last weekend’s Alpha 3.18 PTU playtests! Your participation was monumental in helping us shore up several known problem areas, including server stability and performance. This led to a… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 09/2023
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8385683 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8385683 Patch Notes
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8384444 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8384444 Patch Notes
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8383510 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8383510 Patch Notes
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8382259 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8382259 Patch Notes
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8381034 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8381034 Patch Notes
Happy Monday, everyone! In case you missed it, Alpha 3.18 is currently available to all backers on the PTU servers, so you can already experience Persistent Entity Streaming, Salvage, and much more. If you plan on visiting the PTU servers for the first time, you… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 08/2023
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8380401 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8380401 Patch Notes
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8378932 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8378932 Patch Notes
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8378122 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8378122 Patch Notes
Today we’re releasing the RSI Launcher 1.6.5. This is a hot fix version in order to correct an issue related to analytics data. FIXED: If you find any bugs on that RSI launcher 1.6.5. There is a category in Issue Council called “RSI Launcher 1.6.5”.
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8376002 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8376002 Patch Notes
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8374786 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8374786 Patch Notes
Happy Monday, everyone! Last week we put out the call for the Bar Citizen World Tour 2023! Last year’s tour was incredibly successful, as we were able to see thousands of you in person for food, drinks, fun, and prizes. We’re looking for new places… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 07/2023
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8373877 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8373877 Patch Notes
Star Citizen Alpha 3.18 introduces an all-new career path: Salvage & Repair. As part of this, all ships have been updated to support “soft death.” This means that player ships won’t always be fully destroyed upon death, leaving the hull salvageable. The gathered material can… Read More »Star Citizen | Salvage & Repair
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8365461 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8365461 Patch Notes
Happy Monday, everyone! Love is in the air as the ‘verse celebrated Coramor over the weekend, but the celebration for you continues this week! There’s still time to submit your entry into the 2953 Coramor Screenshot Contest, so make sure you get your shots in… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 06/2023
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8364000 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8364000 Patch Notes
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8362604 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8362604 Patch Notes
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8361845 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8361845 Patch Notes
Today we’re releasing the RSI Launcher 1.6.4. This is a hotfix version in order to correct an issue related to NVCP (Nvidia control panel). FIXED: If you find any bugs on that RSI launcher 1.6.4. There is a category in Issue Council called “RSI Launcher… Read More »Star Citizen RSI Launcher 1.6.4 Release Notes
It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or crash on loading. The USER folder can be found (in default installations) at C:\Program Files\Roberts Space… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8358255 Patch Notes
Happy Monday, everyone! Alpha 3.18 is now available to Waves 1 and 2 for PTU testing! We’ve got all hands on deck focused on getting this update both to all PTU testing waves as well as onto the live servers. There are still a few… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 05/2023
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8356208 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8356208 Patch Notes
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8352563 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8352563 Patch Notes
Happy Monday, everyone! Or shall we say, Moon Day? Yes, we’re mad about moons this week as we celebrate the final days of Red Festival 2953! For those who haven’t yet, you can still claim your collectible crowers to adorn your cockpits. Also, if you’re feeling confident… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 04/2023
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8349208 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8349208 Patch Notes
Alpha Patch VERSION 3.18.0-PTU.8346551 has been released to the PTU, and is now available to test! It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd character graphical issues or crash… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0 PTU.8346551 Patch Notes
Today we’re giving you access to the updated version of the RSI Launcher 1.6.2 that contains the following changes: NEW: FIXED: If you experiment any unexpected behavior please create an issue through issue council using the category 1.6.2: https://issue-council.robertsspaceindustries.com/projects/STAR-CITIZEN [LINUX USERS]While we don’t officially support Linux… Read More »Star Citizen RSI Launcher 1.6.2 Release Notes
Happy Monday, everyone! Red Festival is fully underway! Celebrate the coming of the Year of the Rooster in 2953 with contests, new paints, and ways to earn tons of aUEC in the ‘verse. Plus, the Nine Tails are back in Crusader space, and the CDF… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 03/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! What do the roar of engines, parties in red robes, a rooster, and a gang of criminals who don’t seem to have learned their lesson have in common? We’ll encounter all of them this week in Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.5, which scatters… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 02/2023
Happy 2953, everyone! We hope that you all enjoyed the holiday season, and we’d like to begin by expressing our sincerest gratitude to everyone for a fantastic ride last year. 2022 was another record-breaking year of growth for Star Citizen, and we couldn’t have done… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 01/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! First, we’d like to give you all an update on Star Citizen Alpha 3.18. This upcoming milestone marks a giant technical leap forward on Star Citizen’s journey to deliver real universal persistence, and we couldn’t have done it without all of you. Thank… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 51/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! ‘Tis the season, it’s time for Luminalia! With contests, missions, and free goodies galore, there’s plenty to participate in during December. Head over to the Luminalia landing page for more details and to snag today’s gifts. Plus, invite a friend to the ‘verse, and… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 50/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! Last week saw the conclusion of the 2952 Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE), and what an event it was! Once again, we’d like to offer our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make it the biggest and best one yet. Thank you also to everyone… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 49/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! Attention spaceship enthusiasts, the final days of the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) have just begun, and that means every ship – and we mean EVERY ship – that you were able to test for free during the previous days of IAE are once again available! The… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 48/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! The galaxy’s premier annual event, the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) is in full swing on microTech! Don’t forget to visit the expo hall every day as a new manufacturer takes over to showcase their biggest and best vehicles. The festivities will continue for another… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 47/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! Kick the tires, light the fires, and make your way over to microTech. This year’s Intergalactic Aerospace Expo is only 4 days away! We’ve got plenty of content in the lead-up to IAE, starting with an old favorite: a Traveler’s Guide to this year’s… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 46/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! Last week we had the pleasure of announcing the winners of two contests. Creativity and incredible attention to detail were evident in both the CitizenCon 2952 DIY Ship Model Contest and this year’s Pumpkin Carving Contest. Congratulations again to the winners, and thank you for… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 45/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! We hope you’re having a ghoulish Day of the Vara and a spooky Halloween today! If you’re hunting for treats in the ‘verse, we recommend the ongoing Dynamic Events, Jumptown 2.0 and Nine Tails Lockdown. On the other hand, if you’re still working on your… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 44/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! In case you missed it, we’re kicking off a week of Dynamic Events starting tomorrow! Gear up, gather your friends and orgmates, and get ready for mayhem as Jumptown reopens and the Nine Tails look to lockdown a supply chain or five.… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 43/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! The results are in! John Crewe’s Pick a Ship Challenge has ended, and the winning manufacturer to make a large civilian mining vessel is…Roberts Space Industries! Thank you all for voting for your favorite, and if you missed any part of CitizenCon,… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 42/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! Over the weekend, we broadcast live on Twitch for CitizenCon 2952, our annual event celebrating Star Citizen and all of YOU who makes our shared universe possible. Although we were not able to gather in person this year (we’ll make up for it… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 41/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! This coming weekend, it’s time to celebrate all things Star Citizen and, most importantly, YOU, the community that makes everything in this universe possible. This year’s all-digital CitizenCon will happen on Saturday, October 8, starting at 3pm UTC! Get ready for an… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 40/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! CitizenCon is just under two weeks away, so be sure to mark your calendars to be ready for when the festivities kick off on October 8. In case you missed it, head over to the CitizenCon landing page. We’ll have some additional details… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 39/2022
Avast there, everyone! Last week, sailors and scalliwags from every corner of the globe crowned a new Mistress of the proverbial Seas in the Ship Showdown 2952 Finals, and no matter if you are a true pirate or a scurvy swab, you all should tip your… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 38/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! The final week of Ship Showdown is upon us, and we have our top four ships: the RSI Scorpius, the Anvil Carrack, the Crusader Mercury Star Runner, and the Anvil Pisces. The matches have been extremely close so far, so make sure… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 37/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! Ship Showdown is in full swing and we’re in the midst of whittling down your top 16! The 16 most upvoted and cheered vehicles of Phase 1 now compete in daily head-to-head battles in an attempt to be crowned Ship Showdown Champion 2952. Remember, not only… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 36/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! Today, Ship Showdown Phase 1 comes to a close. Thanks again for your absolutely incredible contributions to both the Community Hub as well as on social media to elevate your favorite vehicles of the ‘verse. You somehow one-up yourselves every year! Phase… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 35/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! Ship Showdown has commenced! The amount of love and incredible creations for your favorite vehicles of the ‘verse has been overwhelming to say the least, and every time we think we know how talented you all are, the bar is raised by… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 34/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! The time has finally come… Ship Showdown returns, and it’s up to all of you to choose this year’s champion! Phase 1, which will last until August 29, challenges you to make as much noise as possible for your favorite flyable ship or driveable… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 33/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! Dynamic Events Siege of Orison and Jumptown 2.0 are in full swing and will continue to rule the Stanton system until later this week. Don’t miss your chance to get involved in exciting battles, both against the Nine Tails gang and your fellow Citizens. All events… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 32/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! Star Citizen: Alpha 3.17.2 is now LIVE! Explore derelict Reclaimers, take on a new variety of service beacons, and tackle our new dynamic event, the Siege of Orison, all included in our latest update. Thanks to all of you who helped test on… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 31/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! Last week, in preparation for the upcoming launch of Alpha 3.17.2, we opened up the Public Test Universe to all players. Those of you who joined the PTU will have also seen that we tested several new player caps from 75 to 120 players… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 30/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! Alpha 3.17.2 is now available on the PTU for all backers! Thanks to all of you who have jumped in, checked out all the new features, tested our events, and reported bugs on the issue council! Curious as to how the PTU process… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 29/2022
Happy Monday, everyone! Foundation Festival is in full swing, so join us in a month-long celebration of the Star Citizen community and the new pilots exploring the ‘verse. In the spirit of the festival, we invite players from all over the world to participate in a Free… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 28/2022