Happy Monday, everyone!
Alpha 4.3.0: Dark Territory has landed on the live servers! Dive into new missions, uncover the twisted secrets Associated Sciences & Development tried to bury, and brave the the dangers lurking underground. The question is… are you afraid of the dark? Find the full details of Alpha 4.3.0 in the Patch Notes here.
Thought surviving the shadows was intense? Ship Showdown Phase 2 has commenced, and the head-to-head battles are about to erupt! The Top 16 are duking it out, and your votes will decide who survives the gauntlet. Daily drivers face off against legendary heavy-hitters, fan-favorites clash with underdog contenders, and every matchup is a battle for glory. The first-round victors, the Elite Eight, will be made available to all in a special Free Fly. Don't forget: the Final Four will receive exclusive manufacturer-themed in-game swag, and the ultimate winner will also claim a top dog prize. So, rally your orgs, lead your campaigns, and cast your votes every day to ensure your chosen champion emerges from the arena.
It's also that time of year again: our annual pilgrimage to Cologne, Germany! Gamescom is almost here, and we’ve got TWO Bar Citizen events lined up. Come join your fellow Star Citizens and the CIG team at:
- Friday, August 22, 2025, from 6:00 PM @ BON - Brauhaus ohne Namen
- Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 4:00 PM @ Brauwelt Köln
And yes, we'll be bringing goodies! If you're interested in attending, check out the Gamescom Bar Citizen post for all the details. Please note that, as the venues have limited capacity, entrance will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Now, let's see what's going on this week
Monday marks the start of Ship Showdown Phase 2, and daily voting kicks off today! Your creative submissions blew us away during Phase 1, and thanks to you, the Top 16 contenders have been chosen. Now, it’s up to your votes to see who survives their brackets!
This Thursday on Star Citizen Live: a Ship Showdown Q&A with John Crewe, Vehicle Director, and Ben Curtis, Vehicle Art Director. Submit your ship-specific questions here for a chance to see them answered live on Twitch at 15:00 UTC.
On Friday, the weekly RSI Newsletter will zip straight into your inbox for all the news and highlights you won't want to miss.
Fly low, and fly fast!
The Weekly Community Content Schedule
MONDAY, August 18, 2025
- This Week in Star Citizen
- Ship Showdown Phase 2 Commences!
THURSDAY, August 21, 2025
- Star Citizen Live - Ship Showdown Q&A on Twitch
FRIDAY, August 22, 2025
- RSI Weekly Newsletter
- Bar Citizen World Tour @ Gamescom - Cologne, Germany
SATURDAY, August 22, 2025
- Bar Citizen World Tour @ Gamescom - Cologne, Germany
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COMMUNITY MVP: August 18, 2025
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.We're constantly amazed at the contributions made by the Star Citizen community. Whether it's fan art, a cinematic, YouTube guide, or even a 3D print of your favorite ship, we love it all! Every week, we select one piece of content submitted to the Community Hub and highlight it here. The highlighted content creator will be awarded an MVP badge on Spectrum and be immortalized in our MVP section of the Hub.
Onyx Companion Guide [4.3 Contracts + Maps]
by MrKraken
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.Heading into the Onyx facilities? Don’t go in blind. MrKraken has cracked the layout and compiled a sleek guide packed with routes, tips, and survival tricks; the intel you need to survive Alpha 4.3: Dark Territory’s deadliest playground.
Check it out on the Community Hub.
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