Happy Monday, everyone! This past weekend, our team attended an incredible Bar Citizen Event in Marinha Grande, Portugal. We quickly discovered that the local community certainly know how to have a great time! Huge thank you to everyone who stopped by and contributed to making it an… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 37/2024
Hello everyone, xē’suelen nyahyan We recently released Star Citizen Alpha 3.24: Cargo Empires to the live servers, alongside a series of hotfixes (with more fixes to come). This patch includes a wealth of updates to the ‘verse for cargo haulers and citizens everywhere, including freight elevators, persistent hangars, and all-new… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 36/2024
Happy Monday, everyone! Last week, our team had an amazing time connecting with hundreds of you in Cologne. Whether we were catching up with familiar faces or welcoming new pilots, Gamescom has become a highlight of our Bar Citizen tour, with many of you traveling… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 35/2024
Happy Monday, everyone! 16 ships enter, one ship leaves. That’s right, Phase 2 of the biggest annual space smackdown, Ship Showdown, has commenced! We were blown away by the sheer amount of amazing and creative submissions on the Community Hub and social channels for Phase 1, but your… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 34/2024
Star Citizen Alpha Patch 3.24.0 Alpha Patch 3.24.0 has been released to PTU, and is now available to test! Patch should now show: VERSION 3.24.0-PTU.9272657. Characters in this new environment will be built from LTP data so items such as medpens, ammo, rentals, and refinery… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.24.0 PTU.9272657 Patch Notes
Happy Monday, everyone! Last week, we concluded Foundation Festival, a vibrant celebration of the remarkable team spirit within the Star Citizen community. As part of the festivities, we curated an Org Showcase to highlight organizations actively seeking new pilots. We want to take a moment to thank everyone for… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 32/2024
Star Citizen Alpha Patch 3.24.0 Alpha Patch 3.24.0 has been released to Evocati, and is now available to test! Patch should now show: VERSION 3.24.0-PTU.9263673. Characters in this new environment will be built from LTP data so items such as medpens, ammo, rentals, and refinery… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.24.0 PTU.9263673 Patch Notes
Star Citizen Alpha Patch 3.24.0 Alpha Patch 3.24.0 has been released to Evocati, and is now available to test! Patch should now show: VERSION 3.24.0-PTU.9261418. Characters in this new environment will be built from LTP data so items such as medpens, ammo, rentals, and refinery… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.24.0 PTU.9261418 Patch Notes
Star Citizen Alpha Patch 3.24.0 Alpha Patch 3.24.0 has been released to Evocati, and is now available to test! Patch should now show: VERSION 3.24.0-PTU.9259600. Characters in this new environment will be built from LTP data so items such as medpens, ammo, rentals, and refinery… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.24.0 PTU.9259600 Patch Notes
Star Citizen Alpha Patch 3.24.0 Alpha Patch 3.24.0 has been released to Evocati, and is now available to test! Patch should now show: VERSION 3.24.0-PTU.9256674. Characters in this new environment will be built from LTP data so items such as medpens, ammo, rentals, and refinery… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.24.0 PTU.9256674 Patch Notes
Hello everyone, xē’suelen Star Citizen Alpha 3.24 continues on its journey towards the live servers. The much-anticipated update will bring new features such as Personal and Instanced Hangars, new cargo-hauling missions, Freight Elevators, and Storage Access, and much more. We appreciate your patience while we… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 30/2024
Happy Monday, everyone! Foundation Festival is in full swing, so come and join us in celebrating the Star Citizen community and the new pilots exploring the ‘verse. In the spirit of the festival, we’re inviting players from all around the world to participate in a Free Fly… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 29/2024
Happy Monday, everyone! Alpha 3.24 Evocati testing is underway, and we’re making significant strides toward the highly-anticipated Cargo-themed patch. The team is working tirelessly and iterating on early feedback to ensure that the upcoming update is as robust as possible and we hope to open… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 28/2024
Hello everyone, xē’suelen We hope you’re having a stellar start to your week! On our side, the team is focused on Star Citizen Alpha 3.24 and beyond, recently completing a short playtest with our Evocati test group to collect early feedback. We’ll spin up more playtests soon,… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 27/2024
Happy Monday, everyone! Last week, Inside Star Citizen returned from hiatus with guns toting, providing a load of firearm sneak peeks while introducing the Weapon Content team. Weapons of all kinds are also required to fight off the ongoing XenoThreat invasion, which runs until June 25 (20:00 UTC)… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 26/2024
Happy Monday, everyone! The community has truly stirred up a hornet’s nest with the Overdrive Initiative over the past few weeks, and now XenoThreat is striking back with full force. They have deployed extensively into the Stanton system, and we need your help to drive… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 25/2024
Happy Monday, everyone! June is always one of our favorite months, as it’s brimming with festivities both in and out of the ’verse! June is also a time to embrace love, inclusivity, and the beautiful kaleidoscope of colors that define our community, and what better… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 24/2024
Happy Monday, everyone! Invictus Launch Week is drawing to a close this week, and the turnout this year was nothing short of record breaking! Whether you’re a veteran pilot or taking your first steps into Stanton, thanks to all of you for swinging by the Bevic… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 22/2024
Happy Monday, everyone! Invictus Launch Week is once again upon us! From now through May 29, marvel at the sheer power and precision of the United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN) through ship tours, military displays, and breathtaking aerial maneuvers as the impressive fleet makes its… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 21/2024
Hello everyone, xē’suelen Alpha 3.23.0: Adventure Beckons is now LIVE! Let’s kick off this week by delving into the significance of this release and what it took to get this one out the door. This milestone holds particular weight for us, as it encompasses over 60… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 20/2024
Happy Monday, everyone! Once again, we want to thank everyone for participating in the 3.23 PTU. We say it each and every week, but we can’t understate how appreciative we are for your assistance! The feedback and Issue Council reporting from all of you has… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 19/2024
Happy Monday, everyone! We’d like to extend a massive thank you to everyone who has taken the time to hop into the PTU to kick the tires of the upcoming patch! Your participation has been instrumental in helping us address known issues, and it has… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 18/2024
Happy Monday, everyone! Alpha 3.23 is now available to Wave 2 testers! We’d like to take a moment to thank all of you who have taken the time to dive in and check out all of the new content on the PTU. Our team continues… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 17/2024
Hello everyone, xē’suelen Last week, we opened access to CitizenCon 2954‘s tickets! The response has been extraordinary, with 2023 attendance numbers already surpassed in only the first week of ticket availability. Set to ignite Manchester Central on October 19 and 20, we’re aiming for a stellar… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 16/2024
Happy Tuesday, everyone! We hope you all enjoyed the holiday! The team is making progress on Alpha 3.23’s preparation to get it into your hands as soon as possible. A build of 3.23 went out to Evocati over the weekend, and we hope to open… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 14/2024
Happy Monday, everyone! Over the weekend, we launched another round of Tech Preview channel playtests with our dedicated wave 2 testers. These sessions were particularly special as they tested the initial implementation of static server meshing within Stanton, enabling multiple game servers to seamlessly manage… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 13/2024
Happy Monday, everyone! Last week, the Civilian Defense Force put an urgent call out to all Citizens to help beat back another XenoThreat incursion. Volunteer for the Overdrive Initiative over the next few weeks, demonstrate your mettle, and earn a complimentary upgrade from the F7C to the… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 12/2024
Hello everyone, xē’suelen Are you familiar with the story of Nick Croshaw in the ‘verse? Our lore (written by Dave Haddock and our fantastic narrative team) includes a rich history of our ‘verse, which gives our games a great depth, immersion, and realism. One of the key milestones of human… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 11/2024
Star Citizen Patch 3.22.1 Hotfix Alpha Patch 3.22.1 has been released and is now available to test! Patch should now show: VERSION 3.22.1-PTU.9097523-9101073. It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER folder for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.22.1 Hotfix PTU.9097523-9101073 Patch Notes
Hello Evocati testers! We have a very special one for you today that will help change the Star Citizen Universe going forward with Static Server Meshing! In this first in a long series of Meshing playtest, today’s build will consist of shards with 2 servers… Read More »[Evocati Playtest Now Closed] Static Server Meshing Tech-Preview Playtest
Happy Monday, everyone! We hope you had a stellar weekend. In the ‘verse, our Capture The Idris event continues through February 27, so there’s still some time left to take control of a behemoth yourself. We’ve had a blast (no pun intended) watching many of you take… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 09/2024
Star Citizen Patch 3.22.1 Alpha Patch 3.22.1 has been released and is now available to test on the LIVE Environment! Patch should now show: VERSION 3.22.1-LIVE.9072370. It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER and Shader folders for the Public client after patching, particularly… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.22.1.9072370 LIVE Patch Notes
Xē’suelen, hi everyone o7 The Red Festival 2954 (Lunar New Year 2024) is still ongoing until February 26! As is tradition throughout the UEE, red envelopes have been hidden across Stanton, and we’re offering a variety of red and gold ship paints to tempt good fortune in… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 08/2024
Star Citizen Patch 3.22.1 Alpha Patch 3.22.1 has been released and is now available to test! Patch should now show: VERSION 3.22.1-EPTU.9069975. It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER folder for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.22.1 EPTU.9069975 Patch Notes
Star Citizen Patch 3.22.1 Alpha Patch 3.22.1 has been released and is now available to test! Patch should now show: VERSION 3.22.1-EPTU.9067934. It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER folder for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.22.1 EPTU.9067934 Patch Notes
Star Citizen Patch 3.22.1 Alpha Patch 3.22.1 has been released and is now available to test! Patch should now show: VERSION 3.22.1-EPTU.9065683. It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER folder for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.22.1 EPTU.9065683 Patch Notes
Star Citizen Patch 3.22.1 Alpha Patch 3.22.1 has been released and is now available to test! Patch should now show: VERSION 3.22.1-EPTU.9063902. It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER folder for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.22.1 EPTU.9063902 Patch Notes
Happy Monday, everyone! Red Festival is well underway, with tidbits galore to ring in the coming of the Year of the Dog in 2954. Greet the new year decked out in new Auspicious ship liveries, earn a limited-time Red Festival Challenge Coin by dominating in the special… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 07/2024
Star Citizen Patch 3.22.1 Alpha Patch 3.22.1 has been released and is now available to test! Patch should now show: VERSION 3.22.1-EPTU.9059093. It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER folder for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.22.1 EPTU.9059093 Patch Notes
Star Citizen Patch 3.22.1 Alpha Patch 3.22.1 has been released and is now available to test! Patch should now show: VERSION 3.22.1-EPTU.9057408. It is strongly recommended that players delete their USER folder for the Public client after patching, particularly if you start encountering any odd… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.22.1 EPTU.9057408 Patch Notes
Alpha Patch 3.22.1 has been released to Evocati, and is now available to test! Patch should now show: VERSION 3.22.1-EPTU.9053033. Recommendations Important Information NDA and Issue Council Updates and Testing Instructions Patch Details Note: This patch does not contain all of the intended features, which… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.22.1 EPTU.9053033 Patch Notes
Happy Monday, everyone! In case you missed it last week, our weekly shows have returned with an epic splash! In an effort to shake things up, we offered an early preview of what’s in store for this season on Inside Star Citizen in the recent live episode… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 06/2024
Star Citizen Patch 3.22.1 Recommendations Important Information Issue Council and Testing Patch Details Testing Focus Known Issues Feature Updates Gameplay Bug Fixes Technical Arena Commander 3.22.1 Patch Notes AC Game Mode Updates AC Ship Updates AC System & Balance AC General Updates
Xē’suelen, hi everyone o7 Nicou reporting in after a week off, as I have completed my move to the CIG studios in Manchester (They look wonderful; We can’t wait to show you the office!), and with me I bring… Content! Last week was eventful for… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 05/2024
Happy Monday, everyone! The teams are back in the studios, hard at work and tinkering to further improve your experience in Alpha 3.22: Wrecks to Riches, which is currently on our Live servers. We look forward to getting some fixes and quality-of-life updates in your hands… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 03/2024
Xē’suelen, hi everyone – Happy 2954! Thank you for making 2953 an amazing year, both in and out of the ‘verse. We hope you had a great end to the year! We’re excited for what’s to come in 2954 and can’t wait to share our… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 02/2024
Happy Monday, everyone! Alpha 3.22: Wrecks to Riches went live on the PU servers last week, bringing with it Structural Salvage, new character hairstyles, personal cargo containers to put your bits and bobs in, another massive update to Arena Commander (including new maps, modes, match types,… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 50/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! It’s time to bust out the hot chocolate, ready your festive attire, and invite your co-pilots aboard: Luminalia is back! With plenty of activities and goodies alike (including daily free gifts!), we hope you have a great (and cozy) time! Head over to the Luminalia… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 49/2023
Xē’suelen, hi everyone! As the sun sets on yet another exhilarating Intergalactic Aerospace Expo, we’d like to thank everyone who came from every corner of the galaxy to experience this year’s event. Fly safe, whatever your destination may be, and we’ll see you in 2954. You… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 48/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! The Intergalactic Aerospace Expo is drawing to a close this week, and its been amazing seeing all of you check out the show floor, flying new ships, driving new tanks, and entering IAE’s selection of contests. We’ve broken a few attendance records this year,… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 47/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! The galaxy’s premier annual aerospace event, the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE), is in full swing on microTech! Head out to the Tobin Expo Center in New Babbage every day to take full opportunity of what’s on display, as new manufacturers take over every 24… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 46/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! Last Friday we wrapped up Pyro on the Preview Channel (for now), and we want to thank everyone who was able to take their first steps in the next chapter of Star Citizen. It was awesome to get to explore our second… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 45/2023
Xē’suelen, hi everyone! We’ve been thrilled to welcome you all to Pyro on the Preview Channel for the first time, and the teams are incredibly grateful for the staggering amount of positive feedback. We’ve kept a watchful eye on your experiences so far, both through… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 44/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! We want to take a moment to once again thank everyone for making CitizenCon 2953 truly special. The reactions are still coming in, and we couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve built together. Between connecting with you all at the event, and the… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 43/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! There are no words to convey how incredibly grateful we are to have spent the weekend with you all at CitizenCon. We’ve spent the morning pouring over pictures, videos, recaps, and reviews, and it’s hard not to get emotional. After 4 years away,… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 42/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! It’s CitizenCon week! The team is on their way to Los Angeles to prepare for our biggest show yet, and we’re so excited to see all of you in-person again! Panels are rehearsing, booths are being set up, and the air is starting to… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 41/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! CitizenCon 2953 in sunny Los Angeles is only twelve days away! Get ready for an epic two-day event packed with updates, reveals, cosplay, community content, and more! In case you missed it, we’ve updated the Pocket Guide today with the detailed schedule and map! Let… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 40/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! We’re less than three weeks away from our biggest CitizenCon event yet, and the excitement is palpable! After four years, we can’t wait to see you at the return of our in-person celebration of all things Star Citizen and, most importantly, YOU, the community!… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 39/2023
xē’suelen, nyahyan e sen Ni’kū no’a. tii nyarai uth nya’p.ūh’uesao. te sā ko nui no’a po xē’sue kao” so sē’a .u so.’e I’m sorry, it looks like my translator is experiencing some issues… Here… Bonjour, tout le monde! … That’s right, CIG hired a new… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 38/2023
Avast there, buccaneers! It’s time to sharpen your cutlass and prepare to cast off, for Pirate Week has docked in Stanton, and booty awaits! Or, if you wouldn’t call yourself a scallywag, lock and load to protect the good citizens of Stanton from the encroaching pirate threat! … Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 37/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! Last week saw the dramatic conclusion of Ship Showdown 2953, which culminated in an intense battle between two Drake newcomers, the Corsair and the Vulture. The community has spoken and declared that the Corsair has truly stolen the people’s hearts by crowning it… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 36/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! Every year, Ship Showdown challenges the community to champion their favorite vehicle, and with more than 120 flyable ships in the ‘verse, there’s no shortage of passionate opinions! After thousands of creative submissions (screenshots, videos, miniatures, original songs, 3D models, and more) and two… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 35/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! Last week, some of our community and development teams attended a trio of Bar Citizen events in Cologne, Germany in tandem with Gamescom. The turn out was unbelievable, eclipsing our Gamescom events in the past. We were so happy to meet so… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 34/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! Citizens, brace yourselves as phase 2 of the biggest annual space smackdown, Ship Showdown, is about to begin! That’s right, it’s almost time for the intense, daily head-to-head battles between the top 16 ships that YOU, the community, have chosen. We’ve seen a tremendous amount… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 33/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! Ship Showdown is off to an incredible start, with the Community Hub and social media flooded with amazing submissions to help elevate your favorite vehicles to the top of the list! Models, LEGO® builds, artwork, music videos, and much more have graced… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 32/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! Today we’re kicking off the ultimate in vesselmania with this year’s SHIP SHOWDOWN! Who will become the ultimate Champion of 2953 in the most important popularity event of the year? But first, it’s time for our flyable and driveable crafts to survive Phase One and… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 31/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! We’ve started a series of spotlights on things to do in the ‘verse last week, with the first one covering the Arlington bounty mission chain. Whether its your first time taking on an Idris or you’re a veteran hunter, check out the Mission… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 30/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! Last week, we announced that we’re teaming up with ATMO esports to bring the biggest 2v2 dogfighting tournament in the ‘verse to CitizenCon 2953. That’s right, folks, you can experience the toughest of the tough duke it out in Fight or Flight straight from the show… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 29/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! The team is hard at work getting Alpha 3.20 ready for launch, and Evocati testing has begun! We’ve gotten some amazing feedback on Arena Commander’s upcoming updates, with testing on the PU beginning shortly. Keep an eye out for more updates as… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 28/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! Foundation Festival 2953 is in full swing. This year’s event brings back the month-long community celebration intended to foster a welcoming atmosphere for new players and veterans alike. Activities and rewards include a Free Fly event, Referral Bonus, Organization Spotlights, exclusive rewards for… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 27/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! The team is back from visiting three incredible community-organized Bar Citizen events in Asia. First, Shanghai put on a massive event, with nearly 1,700 attendees. The event also debuted Community Booths, a massive model fleet, including the famous Retribution, screenshot gallery, Carrack… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 26/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! Last Sunday marked the end of the submission period for the Alien Week First Encounter screenshot contest, and if you haven’t yet, you can view the extraterrestrial extravaganza on the Community Hub. June has been a fun-tastic and vibrant month, and we’d like… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 25/2023
Lucky Human, Happy Monday! Last week we released a big info drop on CitizenCon 2953! This year’s event will be a TWO-DAY celebration! The biggest convention of all things Star Citizen will be taking place in Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Convention Center from Saturday,… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 24/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! And Happy Pride Month! In case you missed it, our yearly Show Your Colors Celebration has returned, and your submissions have already been nothing short of incredible. Be sure to check out the Spectrum thread to see how you can join the festivities and… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 23/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! Work continues on various upcoming quality-of-life fixes for Alpha 3.19.1, and we’ve made significant progress on some of the recent ASOP terminal issues, specifically where terminals and kiosks can become inoperable. A fix candidate is currently going through all the checks, and… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 22/2023
Happy Tuesday, everyone! As yet another Invictus Launch Week draws to a close, we’d like to thank everyone for joining us in this time-honored celebration of the UEE Navy. Kudos also to our Welcome to ArcCorp Contest participants for showing off the best of what this mega manufacturing haven… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 21/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! We hope you’re all enjoying this year’s Invictus Launch Week! We’ve seen a tremendous amount of creative content flood the newly-created Invictus Event in the Community Hub, which has been enthusiastically circulating throughout our offices! As a reminder, we’re running a new… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 20/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! Hoist the flags, polish the trumpets, and prepare to salute the fleet as we march toward Invictus Launch Week 2953! From Friday, May 19, through May 30, the Bevic Convention Center on ArcCorp throws open its doors to welcome new and veteran… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 19/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! Last week, Jumptown 2.1 debuted, introducing the newest improvements to our community-inspired dynamic event. Tens of thousands of you flocked to the lucrative drug labs, and the initial data is showing, well… a lot of carnage! Don’t miss out on the fun and jump… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 18/2023
Happy Tuesday, everyone! In the world of 3.18.2, the team has been tirelessly gathering data and rapidly implementing hotfixes (often several times a day!) to tackle the interaction delay issue. We are pleased to report that we have identified the root cause and are already… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 17/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! Last week, Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.2 hit the Live servers, and brought with it a myriad of bug fixes and stability improvements. The XenoThreat have returned and are terrorizing Stanton, and we’re seeing more of you than ever before joining forces with the Civilian… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 16/2023
Happy Monday, everyone! Thanks to everyone who jumped into the PTU over the weekend to give 3.18.2 a whirl; we look forward to rolling this out to the Live PU very soon. For those of you who might have missed it, the Free Fly is… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 15/2023
Happy Tuesday, everyone! First things first, we wanted to give you an in-depth update on the continuing work on Alpha 3.18 and its upcoming patches. Last week, the teams focused on load testing and validating the game changes that went into 3.18.1, primarily focused on… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 14/2023
Greetings everyone, We want to provide a quick update on what to expect in the upcoming releases. Our initial goal was to avoid the need to wipe the database for the upcoming point patches. However, due to the current state of Alpha 3.18’s database and… Read More »Star Citizen Alpha 3.18 – Upcoming Patches
Welcome to March’s PU Report! Read on for everything completed and in progress across our global studios last month, including several new vehicles, gas clouds, updated missions, and various backend tasks for the upcoming Alpha 3.19 patch. AI (Tech) Throughout March, AI Tech made significant… Read More »Star Citizen | PU Monthly Report March 2023
Happy Monday, everyone! First and foremost, we want to give a quick update on 3.18 and the relevant upcoming releases. The team is still focused and hammering away at remaining issues. We do want to assure you that we’re aware of the influx of 40014… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 13/2023
Alpha Patch 3.18.2 has been released to the EPTU, and is now available to test! Patch should now show: VERSION 3.18.2-EPTU.8414091. 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 3.18.2 EPTU.8414091 Patch Notes
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
Thanks to everyone who tuned into CitizenCon 2951 this weekend! We left our Stanton home and dove into the Pyro system, explored the upcoming Outpost Homesteads (and how you’ll build your own in the future), got previews of the Origin 400i and the Anvil Liberator, took a deep… Read More »This Week in Star Citizen 41/2021