Alpha 3.23 is LIVE now!
🚀 New Character Creator
🚀 Distribution Centers
🚀 Wildlife
🚀 Master Modes
🚀 Updated UI, Interactions, mobiGlas, StarMap
🚀 Engineering Gameplay
🚀 Enhanced Cloud and Water Tech
🚀 And more!
Playable Now:
We are excited to announce that Squadron 42 is now feature-complete!
To celebrate this milestone, we have gathered our core development leadership from around the globe to share what this means.
Get ready to experience the biggest Star Citizen update yet!
Alpha 3.18: Lasting Legacies is now live, featuring:
🚀 Persistent Entity Streaming
🚀 Salvage
🚀 Cargo System Refactor
🚀 New Orison & Klescher Missions
🚀 High-Speed Thrills
and much more:
Join us in congratulating MrTrash who has become the first person in our community to travel between two systems successfully, jumping from Stanton to Pyro on March 8th. 👏
Like Persistent Entity Streaming, the Gen12 Graphics Renderer will play a huge role in upcoming releases by vastly improving performance and visual fidelity.
Coming in Alpha 3.18
The galaxy needs relentless, ceaseless heroes who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty. For those who fit the bill, MISC has developed the ultimate vehicle to serve and protect the integrity of the 'verse.
Introducing the MISC R.A.P.T.O.R:
Returning to the Tobin Expo Center in New Babbage, it’s Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2953! All your favorite ships and manufacturers under one roof, plus exciting reveals and surprises. See you on microTech.
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Alpha 3.19 Call to Adventure is now live, bringing:
🚀 New Player Experience Improvements
🚀 Salvage Contracts
🚀 Ghost Hollow PVP Mission
🚀 Component Salvage
🚀 Lorville Rework
and more!
Full details:
Thank you for making 2953 an amazing year with us, both in and out of the 'verse!
Before we bid farewell, let's look back at some of the major highlights that happened over the last 12 months.
Building this universe together has been an incredible journey, and we couldn't have done it without you. 🎉
Today, as we celebrate
#StarCitizen
's birthday, we invite you to share your favorite Star Citizen moments—whether it's a screenshot, photo, or clip that captures a
Let's review how the upcoming updates in Alpha 3.24 will change your cargo gameplay experience while also providing you with your first customizable persistent space in the 'verse.
Rewards for the Overdrive Initiative just got better!
Upon completion, you'll find a full set of XenoThreat Medium Armor, permanently attributed to your hangar!
Alpha 3.17.2 is NOW LIVE featuring:
🚀 Siege of Orison
🚀 Increased Player Cap (100)
🚀 Derelict Reclaimers
🚀 Colonial Outposts
🚀 Outlaw Delivery Missions
And more at:
The Idris-M has encountered an anomaly with its Quantum Drive, sending it on an unexpected detour.
Estimated arrival is now Friday at 13:00 UTC! Keep a close eye on your mobiGlas for more details.
Roadmap Roundup is back with many features to unpack, targeted for our upcoming Alpha 3.23 patch!
Check it out and let us know what excites you the most!
Dive in:
Introducing the latest updates to StarEngine: The innovative suite of tools and technologies breathing life into Star Citizen and Squadron 42.
Watch The Future of Gaming: StarEngine
We’ve always prided ourselves on being at the forefront of innovation, and Planet Tech V5 is no different. Learn more about the upcoming Planar Conversion updates to Star Citizen.
Details:
ICYMI: Lorville will be getting a new visual overhaul which includes adding more landing pads on rooftops to create opportunities for pick-up missions.
Coming in Alpha 3.19
We're aware of the issues many of you are experiencing when attempting to connect to Alpha 3.18.
We've updated the Server Status page with more details:
However you get your kicks, a universe of adventure is calling. Alpha 3.22 is now LIVE, featuring:
🚀 Structural Salvage
🚀 New Derelict Settlements
🚀 Reworked Character Hairstyles
🚀 Secure Cargo Crates
and more:
Facial Sculpting. Beards. Makeup. Saving Characters and More!
Get ready to express yourself with an infinite amount of possibilities using one of the most robust character customizers in the industry, coming to Star Citizen in Alpha 3.23.
Watch it Now:
Ready to jump? This week on the 200th episode of Inside Star Citizen, we take one small step towards the Pyro system and beyond with the latest look at Jump Points, how to navigate them, and what's changed since their introduction.
Watch It Now:
Happy Holidays! Here’s an extra special stocking stuffer for all - a visual teaser reel highlighting some of the work we’ve done on Squadron 42 in 2019:
"We honor those who shared the vision, who dared to believe, when it was just a dream and a promise." - Imperator Costigan, 2942
Congrats to
@elonmusk
and the entire team at
@SpaceX
for the successful Falcon Heavy Test Flight.
Are you and your squad ready to battle it out against a mighty Idris-M crewed by our developers?
Take them down and see how long you can remain in control while getting a fresh look at capital-ship gameplay.
Full Details:
Thank you all for making fantastic memories with us in 2952.
As the year is quickly coming to an end, let's take a moment to recap some of the biggest highlights from the past 12 months!
2023 marked the beginning of a transformative chapter for Cloud Imperium and both Star Citizen and Squadron 42.
Join us in reflecting on our journey so far, and take a look at what's to come.
Letter from the Chairman:
From returning old favorites and stone-cold classics to unveiling an all-new legend, you won’t want to miss Roberts Space Industries at this year’s Invictus Launch Week celebration.
Tour and Test Fly Vehicles from RSI for Free May 17 - 18
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To celebrate Star Citizen's birthday, we’re unleashing the most formidable solo heavy fighter in the ‘verse, the infamous Anvil F8C Lightning.
Are you up for the challenge?
Details:
In Alpha 3.24.2, get ready for even more diverse character options!
We’ve added 21 new heads to the gene pool, along with fresh hairstyles, beards, tattoos, and even more updates coming soon!