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Hello everyone, xē'suelen nyahyan
Alpha 4.7.2 rolled out last week, bringing even more life to the growing Nyx system! With nearly 100 new contracts across 13 mission archetypes, there’s plenty to keep you busy whether you’re just getting started in Nyx or expanding your usual routes. We’re aware of issues currently affecting the availability of some courier missions, and the teams are actively working on a solution. As always, we appreciate your reports and feedback.
We also published a new Roadmap Update, with Alpha 4.8 continuing to take shape and the Evocati already testing early content as we prepare the first PTU waves. Highlights include new gear like the UltiFlex "Novia" Crossbow and a new plasma grenade, the Anvil Hammerhead gold standard pass, expanded refueling gameplay and missions, the new Transport System, Ship Hangar Service, new hairstyles and flight suits with G-force resistance, and Tactical Strike Groups, a new cooperative ship combat experience. Head to the Release View to take a closer look at what’s in progress.
Over the weekend, our team had an incredible time hosting a booth on the LVL UP EXPO show floor, where thousands of attendees stopped by to try their hand at space flight, surrounded by a lively mix of cosplay, giveaways, and nonstop energy. For many, it was their very first step into the ‘verse, and getting to witness those initial reactions first-hand is always a huge treat for us. We went in expecting our Community to show up in force, so we designed the space to feel like a hybrid hangout, part expo booth and part social hub, complete with bean bag chairs and room to hang out.
What truly stood out was how many of you didn’t just visit... you jumped in and helped make the booth what it was. Throughout the day, you welcomed new pilots, answered their questions, and guided them through their first moments in the ‘verse right alongside us. You effectively became an extension of the team, sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with anyone who stopped by. Watching that in action and seeing everyone just geek out together created something really special on the show floor. It was a powerful reminder of what makes this community so damn awesome. Thank you.
If you couldn't make it, you can still take part in the CLX Gaming PC Giveaway, running until May 4. Five winners will walk away with an Aurora Mk II with LTI, and the grand prize winner takes home the full CLX Gaming PC build.
We also wanted to give a huge shoutout to the United Danes Initiative, a grassroots collective spanning multiple orgs, who organized and ran a community booth at Gamebox Festival in Herning, Denmark this past weekend! The booth featured a sim pit, FPS station, clay modeling, a Vanduul Swarm competition, a loot hunt across the festival showfloor, and more. Saturday night also brought a Bar Citizen, with players joining from across Scandinavia, Germany, and even the Netherlands, with plans already forming to go even bigger next time. You never stop amazing us!
Now, let’s take a look at what’s coming up this week:
This Wednesday, we'll be sharing a few details about the upcoming DefenseCon 2956 to help you prepare for the festivities. You may have already caught the recent SSN/CATV Newsflash interviewing Drake Interplanetary's CEO, Anden Arden, offering a glimpse at what's to come this year. Stay tuned!
This Friday, the latest RSI Weekly Newsletter lands in your inbox. If you’re not subscribed yet, you can sign up at any time through your account settings.
Looking ahead to the weekend, we're excited to join a Bar Citizen event taking place in Xi’an, China. This year’s theme is "a friendly visit between UEE and Xi’an", setting the stage for a unique celebration bringing cultures together. If you are in the area, head over to the Gaoxin International Conference Center on Saturday, May 2, to meet fellow Citizens, our developers, and take part in the festivities.
And finally, push your limits with XGR Divisions this Sunday, a premier F1-style racing series. Signups are open, so get your Origin 350R ready for the cold mountains of microTech on the New Babbage City Tour track.
We offer this World to the Galaxy as a place to study and a place to meet We offer this World to the Entity as a place to study and a place to meet Known locally as Pinecone, this Poisonous Main Sequence Dwarf is situated on the further edge of the green band and is often overlooked when compared to Kallis VI Damn right it is. Point is, no damn AI system's ever gonna be as good as an experienced Chief engineer
Known locally as The Hive, this High-pressure Coreless Planet is situated on the further edge of the green band and is often overlooked when compared to Kilian XIII "Maybe you should have a Engineer have a look at you. Be sure." said Hester Polaris A further investigation of the planet revealed a cache of Kr'Thak weapons and war machines. "We don't have anythCore." Ernst said. The Being didn't like that answer.
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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.
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Love Death and DoubleDogs is a massive cinematic achievement from Wicked Wookie’s team, representing the pinnacle of their series (yes, it’s Part 5, go watch the earlier episodes!). It features over 40 players collaborating across more than 1,000 hours of in-game filming.
Roberts Space Industries is the official go-to website for all news about Star Citizen and Squadron 42. It also hosts the online store for game items and…
It's time again to shine a spotlight on our most active members from the past week! From Apr 20th 2026 to Apr 27th 2026, many of you diligently took part in the discussions, made valuable contributions and made our forum a lively place. Here are this week's top posters:
We would like to thank all of the top posters. You have enriched the discussions and made our forum active and interesting. Your effort is truly remarkable!
Thank you to everyone who took part. Let's continue to have exciting discussions and learn from each other. Maybe you'll make it into the top 5 next week!
Have a nice day and have fun in the forum! Your community team
es ist wieder an der Zeit, unsere aktivsten Mitglieder der vergangenen Woche ins Rampenlicht zu stellen! Vom 20. April 2026 bis 27. April 2026 haben viele von euch fleißig an den Diskussionen teilgenommen, wertvolle Beiträge geleistet und unser Forum zu einem lebendigen Ort gemacht. Hier sind die Top-Poster dieser Woche:
Wir möchten uns bei allen Top-Postern herzlich bedanken. Ihr habt die Diskussionen bereichert und unser Forum aktiv und interessant gestaltet. Euer Einsatz ist wirklich bemerkenswert!
Vielen Dank an alle, die sich beteiligt haben. Lasst uns weiterhin spannende Diskussionen führen und voneinander lernen. Vielleicht schaffst du es ja nächste Woche in die Top 5!
Einen schönen Tag noch und viel Spaß im Forum! Euer Community-Team
Für Star Citizen ist das Update 4.7.2 erschienen, das euch eine große Menge an neuen Inhalten bietet. Und dies trotz des Umstands, dass es sich hierbei um ein kleines Update handelt.
Every two weeks, we accompany the Roadmapupdate with a brief explanatory note to give you insight into the decision-making that led to any changes. This is part of an effort to make our communications more transparent, more specific, and more insightful for all of you who help to make Star Citizen and Squadron 42 possible.
Just a reminder: The 1.0 column showcases features and content planned for inclusion in or before Star Citizen 1.0. This means you may not have to wait for the 1.0 release to experience them. As features/content in the 1.0 column become ready, they will migrate left into a point patch column for release.
Be sure to check back every two weeks for the latest updates.
With that, let’s dive into this week’s Roadmap Roundup!
-CIG Community Team
Notable Changes: April 22, 2026
Release View
Alpha 4.7
Nyx Missions (Pack 2)
Introducing a second pack of missions to Nyx, featuring hauling, combat, and salvage gameplay opportunities.
Courier, two hands packages
Delivery, 1x1 to 6x1 SCU
Recover Cargo
Ship Wave Attack
Bounty (Kill Ship)
Bombing Run (in Stanton)
Paid Salvage (Lawful)
And more
This card has been set to Released.
This card's image has been updated.
Alpha 4.8
UltiFlex "Novia" Crossbow
Implementing the long-awaited crossbow, featuring a devastating, shattering bolt and harsh projectile drop, the UltiFlex "Novia" Crossbow rewards skilled aim with immense power. Its near-silent firing mechanism lets you strike quietly and gain the upper hand on your foes.
This card's image has been updated.
FPS Weapons Art Refactor
Updating visual material and texture for the following weapons and equipment: Deadrig Shotgun + Kastak Arms: Custodian, Ravager, Scalpel, Coda, Devastator.
This card has been set to Tentative.
Flight Suit "Tailwind"
Implementing the "Tailwind" Flight Suit in the persistent universe.
This card has been set to Tentative.
Item Recovery: Vehicle Loadouts
Adding the ability for players to save and claim vehicle loadouts via the ASOP Terminals. Claimed vehicles and their components will now be bricked after some time. Includes a major refactor of the Entitlement Service and extension of the Item Imprint system to ensure player owned vehicles persist reliably.
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Happy Monday, everyone!
Last week, the crafting and inventory teams joined us on Star Citizen Live, diving into your questions, what's already in your hands, and what's still on the way. If you missed it, the VOD is up on YouTube. We also saw the release of the April Monthly Bundle on Tuesday.
This week, Alpha 4.7.2 continues the expansion of the Nyx System following the introduction of QV Breaker Stations and social hubs in 4.7. Nearly 100 new contracts are coming online across 13 archetypes, including the return of entry-level favorites like 'Courier' and 'Delivery Pilot' for anyone looking to get their start in transport. Some of these contracts also introduce new gameplay opportunities to Nyx, with select missions offering unique blueprint rewards.
Looking ahead, Evocati testing for Alpha 4.8 is right around the corner. If all goes to plan, Wave 1 could open before the end of the week, with additional waves following shortly after. We're also preparing a new Tech Preview build featuring Instancing in the coming days.
Now, let's see what's going on this week:
Wednesday will see Alpha 4.7.2 arriving with a host of new contracts and returning favorites for the Nyx System.
Wednesday also brings the Roadmap Update and Roadmap Roundup, your regular window into where development stands and what's on the horizon.
Friday will have the latest RSI Newsletter zip into your inbox with your weekly hit of what's happening across the 'verse. And Subscribers, your Jump Point April issue will be headed your way on May 2.
This weekend, April 24 through 26, we're heading to LVL UP EXPO at the Las Vegas Convention Center with AMD and CLX Gaming. We'll have a Star Citizen booth on the show floor, with members of the dev team on hand all weekend to meet, chat, and get you in-game.
Across all three days, you can jump into Vanduul Swarm at stations set up with awesome hardware from both Virpil and Tobii, check out the custom CLX Gaming PC being given away, and take part in absolutely no shortage of giveaways. Be sure to stop by the booth to earn extra entries for the PC, with even more available if you show up in cosplay. We'll also be hosting a Bar Citizen as part of the official LVL UP EXPO afterparty on Saturday night, so grab your tickets and we'll see you all there!
On the other side of the Atlantic, the Danish community has organized and is hosting a booth at Gamebox Festival in Herning this weekend, with plenty to check out, followed by a Bar Citizen on Saturday. We'll have a few team members dropping in to spend some time with everyone, and we hope to see you there!
We offer this World to the Galaxy as a place to study and a place to meet We offer this World to the Entity as a place to study and a place to meet Known locally as Pinecone, this Poisonous Main Sequence Dwarf is situated on the further edge of the green band and is often overlooked when compared to Kallis VI Damn right it is. Point is, no damn AI system's ever gonna be as good as an experienced Chief engineer
Known locally as The Hive, this High-pressure Coreless Planet is situated on the further edge of the green band and is often overlooked when compared to Kilian XIII "Maybe you should have a Engineer have a look at you. Be sure." said Hester Polaris A further investigation of the planet revealed a cache of Kr'Thak weapons and war machines. "We don't have anythCore." Ernst said. The Being didn't like that answer.
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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.
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VOLT doesn't build conventional weapons, and the Deep Space Crew didn't make a conventional review. This week's MVP is a cinematic breakdown of the Prism Shotgun that's as fun to watch as it is informative.
Roberts Space Industries is the official go-to website for all news about Star Citizen and Squadron 42. It also hosts the online store for game items and…
It's time again to shine a spotlight on our most active members from the past week! From Apr 13th 2026 to Apr 20th 2026, many of you diligently took part in the discussions, made valuable contributions and made our forum a lively place. Here are this week's top posters:
We would like to thank all of the top posters. You have enriched the discussions and made our forum active and interesting. Your effort is truly remarkable!
Thank you to everyone who took part. Let's continue to have exciting discussions and learn from each other. Maybe you'll make it into the top 5 next week!
Have a nice day and have fun in the forum! Your community team
es ist wieder an der Zeit, unsere aktivsten Mitglieder der vergangenen Woche ins Rampenlicht zu stellen! Vom 13. April 2026 bis 20. April 2026 haben viele von euch fleißig an den Diskussionen teilgenommen, wertvolle Beiträge geleistet und unser Forum zu einem lebendigen Ort gemacht. Hier sind die Top-Poster dieser Woche:
Wir möchten uns bei allen Top-Postern herzlich bedanken. Ihr habt die Diskussionen bereichert und unser Forum aktiv und interessant gestaltet. Euer Einsatz ist wirklich bemerkenswert!
Vielen Dank an alle, die sich beteiligt haben. Lasst uns weiterhin spannende Diskussionen führen und voneinander lernen. Vielleicht schaffst du es ja nächste Woche in die Top 5!
Einen schönen Tag noch und viel Spaß im Forum! Euer Community-Team
This week on Star Citizen Live, join us for a talk with the designers behind the latest updates to crafting and inventory systems. Learn what makes them tick, and most importantly, where they're going in the future.
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Every month, the subscriber-only Jump Point publication includes profiles of locations and companies in the Star Citizen universe. Subscribers recieve these reports first, with a general release further down the line. Today we’re proud to share the article on Anvil Aerospace, designer of the Hornet fighter. This month’s Jump Point, available Friday, will include profiles of Roberts Space Industries and Earth!
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Anvil Aerospace is one of the earliest Terran success stories. Founded in 2772, Anvil has been reliably delivering military-grade equipment to the UEE Navy for almost two centuries. The initial Anvil skunkworks facility was located in Nova Kyiv, Terra, and the company’s headquarters are still there. For the first seventy-odd years of Anvil’s existence, every design project was personally lead by company founder J.Harris Arnold. Arnold, an eccentric spacecraft designer of the old school who insisted on signing off on every part of his designs’ subsystems, was a beloved figure in an otherwise cutthroat industry.Today, Anvil has factories on three dozen UEE core worlds … but continues to source all systems itself and requires that the standing CEO sign off on every spacecraft alteration.
The company’s moniker comes from a quote in Robert Calvin’s famous early justification for UEE expansion, explaining that military spending “fuels the furnaces of expansion and strikes the anvils of innovation.” There’s little argument: fueling the furnaces of expansion is exactly what Anvil has been doing since Day One.The company has produced dozens of successful and iconic military spacecraft over the years, including the Hurricane, Osprey, Devastator, Hornet and Gladiator.No military campaign in the last two centuries has been launched without Anvil spacecraft in the forefront, and no carrier in UEE space today operates without at least a squadron of Anvil-designed fighters. In fact, Anvil designs have historically scored more space-to-space kills than any other military spacecraft.Hornets, in particular, have destroyed more enemy hardware (measured in star credits) than all other current Navy space fighter designed combined.
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Civilian Craft
Anvil’s civilian line is relatively new, a decision that many at the company initially resisted. The general feeling was that producing civilian grade versions of dedicated military spacecraft would dilute the brand: Anvil’s carefully maintained position as the tip of the spear would be in danger. Debate over the issue became so protracted that it threatened to split the company into two separate groups, with the civilian wing formally licensing the military designs. This was ultimately all for naught, as the UEE government stepped into the debate with a surprising resolution: they actually favored the concept of supplying military-styled weaponry to civilians, especially on the distant frontiers. A home defense militia squadron of slightly-less-than-milspec but still fearsome Hornets, it was reasoned, would make a better deterrent than a squad of Drake Cutlasses.
The process of civilianizing a design like the Hornet is more complex than it seems: UEE military secrecy laws mean that, on average, 60% of the hardware in a given spacecraft simply cannot be offered to the public. Some of these replacements — like milspec Gatling guns — would be expected and relatively easy to re-source in a modern modular design … but these requirements also govern systems as innocuous as rudder pedal boot locks or rubber cockpit sealing strips. Design teams must effectively work double-blind, replacing existing systems without being given access to their military equivalents.In some cases, designers must reconstruct subsystems based solely on publicly available holographs … while the team that designed the original systems operates next door, wholly unaware.
Civilianizing top-of-the-line military spacecraft is a frustrating process, but one that has proved ultimately valuable for Anvil: company profits rose 34% after the first civilian model Hornet (the F7C) was made available, with no perceptible tarnishing of the Anvil brand. Rather, the idea that you could own a “military” ship immediately became something of a status symbol, driving the resale value of Hornets and successive conversions; civilian Hornets have essentially (and unexpectedly) become a luxury brand. Anvil’s civilian equivalents sell both to actual paramilitary units on the frontier desperately in need of rugged hardware and to rich homeworlds industrialists who believe that flying a Hornet makes them top gun fighter pilots.
With both military and civilian spacecraft spending at an all-time high, Anvil’s prospects look bright. As the UEE continues to face off against a seemingly growing Vanduul threat, orders for Hornet space superiority fighters and Gladiator bombers continue to spike. Several thousand of each are delivered to front-line carriers every month, at a rate that continues to rise as additional factories can be brought online. On the civilian side, the Hornet is holding steady as the third best-selling single-seat spacecraft design available, trumped only by the Aurora and 300i.The recent civilian conversion of the Gladiator looks to be a similar success story, as the first model (Gladiator I) becomes available to the general public in the next three months.
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Hello everyone, xē'suelen nyahyan
Last week, the spotlight was firmly on the backbone of the ‘verse as Captains of Industry kicked off, inviting everyone to step into the boots of the haulers, miners, and salvagers who keep everything moving. With the event running through April 27, new pilots can Fly for Free through April 20 and explore a range of careers using a curated lineup of ships. From hauling cargo across vast distances to gathering the raw materials that fuel the economy, it’s a chance to jump in and try it all firsthand for yourself.
Supporting that journey, the MISC Hull B made its debut as the next step for aspiring cargo operators. Building on the legacy of the Hull series, it expands hauling with its signature external cargo spindles and tractor-assisted loading, making it a strong choice for those ready to scale up and take on bigger contracts. We’ve also published a new episode of Behind the Ships taking a closer look at the Hull B, along with a Q&A to cover any remaining questions.
Planetside, Greycat introduced the UTV, a compact, dependable off-roader built for versatility. Whether you are scouting ahead, transporting goods, or just exploring, it’s an easy, reliable way to get around.
Meanwhile, our latest Roadmap Update highlights what’s ahead, including Tactical Strike Groups at QV Extraction Stations, new hairstyles, missions, and additional visuals showcasing the evolving Alpha 4.8 cards. We’re also aiming to get the first Alpha 4.8 build into Evocati hands toward the end of the week, with more updates to follow on Spectrum.
Finally, we kicked off a special CLX Gaming PC Giveawayahead of LVL UP EXPO. Make sure to check that out to see the variety of ways you can enter, and we hope to see many of you on the show floor and at Bar Citizen April 24-26!
Now, let’s take a look at what’s coming up this week:
Tuesday kicks things off with the April Monthly Bundle: Be ready to stand strong against the worst of the ‘verse with our armor, weapon, and ship paint bundle.
Then on Thursday, Star Citizen Live returns with a deep dive into Inventory and Crafting following the Alpha 4.7 update. Rick Porter (Design Director), Thorsten Leimann (Lead System Designer), and Declan Holmes (Senior Systems Designer I) will join us to discuss the design and systems behind these features, how they've evolved, and where they're headed. Got questions? Drop them in the thread on Spectrum before tuning in on April 16 at 15:00 UTC on Twitch.
This Friday, the latest RSI Weekly Newsletter lands in your inbox. If you’re not subscribed yet, you can sign up at any time through your account settings.
We offer this World to the Galaxy as a place to study and a place to meet We offer this World to the Entity as a place to study and a place to meet Known locally as Pinecone, this Poisonous Main Sequence Dwarf is situated on the further edge of the green band and is often overlooked when compared to Kallis VI Damn right it is. Point is, no damn AI system's ever gonna be as good as an experienced Chief engineer
Known locally as The Hive, this High-pressure Coreless Planet is situated on the further edge of the green band and is often overlooked when compared to Kilian XIII "Maybe you should have a Engineer have a look at you. Be sure." said Hester Polaris A further investigation of the planet revealed a cache of Kr'Thak weapons and war machines. "We don't have anythCore." Ernst said. The Being didn't like that answer.
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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.
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Low flying massive ships is never just a good idea… until the best racers in the ‘verse decide it is! Iskarai and FloThePro took the Hull B out for a proper low fly run, pushing the limits in a way that’s quickly becoming a tradition among top pilots. Will it Low Fly?
Brace yourselves, and grab the full PDF version on the Community Hub!
Top Images from the Community Hub
Don't forget to submit your content to our Community Hub for the chance to see it here!
Roberts Space Industries is the official go-to website for all news about Star Citizen and Squadron 42. It also hosts the online store for game items and…
It's time again to shine a spotlight on our most active members from the past week! From Apr 6th 2026 to Apr 13th 2026, many of you diligently took part in the discussions, made valuable contributions and made our forum a lively place. Here are this week's top posters:
We would like to thank all of the top posters. You have enriched the discussions and made our forum active and interesting. Your effort is truly remarkable!
Thank you to everyone who took part. Let's continue to have exciting discussions and learn from each other. Maybe you'll make it into the top 5 next week!
Have a nice day and have fun in the forum! Your community team
es ist wieder an der Zeit, unsere aktivsten Mitglieder der vergangenen Woche ins Rampenlicht zu stellen! Vom 6. April 2026 bis 13. April 2026 haben viele von euch fleißig an den Diskussionen teilgenommen, wertvolle Beiträge geleistet und unser Forum zu einem lebendigen Ort gemacht. Hier sind die Top-Poster dieser Woche:
Wir möchten uns bei allen Top-Postern herzlich bedanken. Ihr habt die Diskussionen bereichert und unser Forum aktiv und interessant gestaltet. Euer Einsatz ist wirklich bemerkenswert!
Vielen Dank an alle, die sich beteiligt haben. Lasst uns weiterhin spannende Diskussionen führen und voneinander lernen. Vielleicht schaffst du es ja nächste Woche in die Top 5!
Einen schönen Tag noch und viel Spaß im Forum! Euer Community-Team
Every two weeks, we accompany the Roadmapupdate with a brief explanatory note to give you insight into the decision-making that led to any changes. This is part of an effort to make our communications more transparent, more specific, and more insightful for all of you who help to make Star Citizen and Squadron 42 possible.
Just a reminder: The 1.0 column showcases features and content planned for inclusion in or before Star Citizen 1.0. This means you may not have to wait for the 1.0 release to experience them. As features/content in the 1.0 column become ready, they will migrate left into a point patch column for release.
Be sure to check back every two weeks for the latest updates.
With that, let’s dive into this week’s Roadmap Roundup!
-CIG Community Team
Notable Changes: April 8, 2026
Release View
Alpha 4.7
MISC Hull B
Implementing MISC's Hull B, built for serious haulers looking to take their business to the next level and beyond.
This card has been set to Released.
Greycat UTV
Implementing Greycat's UTV, delivering dependable and durable ground transport when it matters most.
This card has been set to Released.
Alpha 4.8
Tactical Strike Groups
Implementing a new cooperative ship combat experience featuring a series of objectives and challenges designed for a multi-role fleet. Players are encouraged to bring a diverse lineup, equip the right loadouts, and be ready to refuel and resupply both ships and FPS players on site to succeed.
This card has been set to Tentative.
QV Extraction Stations
Located in the Nyx system, the QV Extraction Stations provide key infrastructure for the new Tactical Strike Groups content.
This card has been set to Tentative.
New Hairstyles (4.8.0)
Implementing seven new hairstyles and one new beard, along with updates to one hairstyle and one beard to bring them up to current quality standards.
This card has been set to Tentative.
Space Combat Mission - Defend Location
Adding missions where players are now defending a location's fuel tanks from NPC Attackers. This includes a standalone mission and a compounding one where players will have multiple conflicting priorities to complete.
This card has been set to Tentative.
KSAR Plasma Grenade
Implementing Kastak Arms area-denial grenade. Prime and throw to lock down an area and prevent enemies from pushing through.
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CLX Gaming PC Giveaway
Star Citizen is heading to LVL UP EXPO, April 24–26. To mark the occasion, we’ve teamed up with our friends at CLX to give away a high-end gaming PC built for the ’verse. Five winners will receive an Aurora Mk II with LTI and a game package, with the grand prize winner taking home both the PC and the ship!
You can enter right now from home, with multiple ways to earn entries all month.
Joining us at the show? Stop by our booth to play Star Citizen and earn even more, with extra entries up for grabs if you show up in cosplay.
Head to CLX’s giveaway page and enter for your chance to win.
How do I enter?
This giveaway is being hosted and run by CLX. You can head over to their dedicated giveaway page to explore a variety of ways to enter.
If you’re attending LVL UP EXPO April 24–26, stop by the Star Citizen booth to play and earn an extra 500 entries. Show up in your best Star Citizen cosplay and earn a full 1,000!
Can I enter more than once?
Yes! Gleam offers multiple entry actions, and you can complete each one to earn additional entries. This includes the bonus entries you can earn for visiting the booth at LVL UP EXPO.
Is the giveaway available globally?
Yes! The giveaway is open globally, with all exceptions and restrictions outlined in CLX's Terms and Conditions on the dedicated giveaway page.
How long does the giveaway run?
The giveaway begins on April 8th, 2026, 12:00PM EDT and ends on May 4th, 2026 at 11:59AM EDT.
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Hull B
Built around the Hull series’ signature external cargo spindles, the Hull B forgoes close-quarter manual storage for open-access tractor-beam-assisted loading, making every job you take simpler and smarter. Unmistakably MISC, the Hull B is for operators ready to level up.
We asked the Vehicle and Gameplay teams a few questions about this long-awaited member of the Hull series. Here are the answers, straight from the devs themselves.
The Hull B is the largest ship in the Hull series capable of properly landing planetside while fully loaded. How does the new spindle design affect the experience of landing, loading, and unloading cargo on the ground?
As with the other Hull series ships, the benefit of the spindle is a compact frame when not carrying cargo but, when extended, the ability to quickly load and unload cargo, whether in EVA or on the ground. Compared to the original concept, we chose the X-form spindle to allow the landing gear to be reasonably sized and retain the ability to land planetside fully loaded.
Where does the Hull B sit in terms of the cargo career journey the team envisions for players?
The Hull B is a great ship for players wanting to progress to larger hauling contracts from the initial offerings, as up to 512 SCU per run opens up a wide variety of missions to them.
Are there differences in the flight characteristics when the Hull B’s spindle is retracted compared to when it’s extended?
Yes. Due to the extension of the ship, the thruster positions change around the center of mass, resulting in a change to angular rotational rates. In addition, the mass of cargo impacts the flight characteristics depending on cargo load, position, and type.
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How are the external tractor beams and turret controls assigned between the pilot and co-pilot seats?
The tractor beam is planned to be controllable from both the pilot and co-pilot seat, with the co-pilot being the priority. (Currently, there is a bug preventing the pilot from having control that we are looking to fix. This also affects the Hermes.) The co-pilot will have exclusive control of the remote turret with the pilot having control over the ship’s main weapons and missiles.
As the Hull B can change its footprint pretty dramatically, which hangar size will its owners be assigned?
The Hull B is assigned to a medium hangar to ensure that, regardless of its state, it fits with plenty of space around it for cargo loading. While technically it fits within the small hangar metric in its retracted state, the experience of loading with the ship and cargo in the smaller hangar wasn’t practical.
Does the Hull B have a docking port, and will it have optional access to the cargo ATC?
While the Hull B has a docking port, for the initial release, this is disabled due to the inability to manually choose between a docking collar and hangar at locations that have both available. We plan to re-enable the docking port in a future update.
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What does the Hull B's interior offer for haulers?
The Hull B comes with all the facilities players need to live aboard their ship for extended periods of time, with full habitation, a mess hall, and toilet facilities. Core components are accessible from the interior of the ship, allowing for easy management and repair.
What are the key advantages that set the Hull B apart from other medium cargo haulers?
The primary benefit is the external cargo setup prioritizing speed of loading and unloading over protection. The Hull B also features a larger-than-average quantum fuel tank for the size of the ship for extended duration travel.
What is the maximum container size you can fit onto the external cargo blades?
The largest container size it supports are the 32 SCU containers.
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