Star Citizen Live dives into the future of industrial gameplay in Alpha 4.6, covering new Industrial Missions, FPS salvage contracts, refining changes, crafting integration, cargo improvements, refueling missions, and the long-term vision connecting mining, salvage, and hauling into one evolving ecosystem.

Star Citizen’s Free Fly event runs from February 12 through February 23, letting new and returning pilots play for free and test a selection of dependable ships. No purchase required. This Caer Astra post invites curious spacers to take to the stars, explore the ’verse, and decide for themselves if life among the black is worth the risk.

Red Festival 2956 marks the Year of the Rat in Star Citizen, bringing red envelope hunts, community challenges, new ship paints, gear, and limited-time rewards. This Caer Astra take explores the festival through an outlaw lens—focused on survival, opportunity, speed, and knowing when to move while the rest of the ’verse is distracted.

Star Citizen Live’s Tech Talk with Benoit Beausejour breaks down the current state of server meshing, dynamic instancing, inventory stability, freight elevators, social systems, and long-term persistence. This deep dive focuses on the foundational tech shaping Alpha 4.6, 4.7, and the future of the ’verse.

2026 kicks off with smarter AI, deeper missions, and ships lining the docks. Alpha 4.6 isn’t flashy—it’s laying the groundwork.

Levski’s air is poisoned, and pilots are needed. Alpha 4.6 turns the ’verse into a lifeline run—dangerous, desperate, and worth flying.

February’s rolled into the ’verse wearing a smile, a loaded deck, and a few questionable intentions. Whether you’re flying for love, luck, profit, or just because the engines were warm, this month’s shaping up to be one long side job that somehow turns into a story. CIG’s calling it Love, Luck, and Adventure. We’re calling it romance, risk, and getting paid without asking too many questions. Hearts, Dice, and Other Dangerous Things The seasonal celebrations are back, which me

Roberts Space Industries has unveiled the RSI Hermes , a purpose-built medium freighter designed to redefine cargo hauling for small crews in Star Citizen . Built for capacity, speed, and endurance, the Hermes brings meaningful advancements to medium-class freight operations. 🚚 Built to Deliver The Hermes stands out with 288 SCU of internal cargo space , giving pilots substantial haulage ability without needing a large crew. Thanks to its rail-mounted Size 2 tractor beam, lo

Let’s be clear — ships like the Apollo Triage  and Medivac  aren’t really for folks like us. We live in the margins. We take risks. We accept consequences.But even out here, there are lines you don’t cross. These ships don’t bring trouble — they clean it up. They fly into places everyone else is trying to escape, pulling pilots back from mistakes, bad luck, or someone else’s bad aim. No questions. No judgment. Just keeping people breathing long enough to fly another day. Outl

Summary by Caer Astra Pirate Week continues to make waves across the ’verse, with treasure hunts, creative contests, and a growing sense of chaos in every system. 🏴‍☠️ Pirate Week Highlights Pirate Week is in full swing, and the Pirate Flag Design Contest   is still open. Captains and crews are invited to design their own colors, with submissions closing Monday, September 22 at 20:00 UTC . Unique rewards await those bold enough to stake their claim. 🛠 Alpha 4.3.1 on the PT

Benoit returns for a second deep-dive Tech Talk, breaking down key technologies behind Star Citizen’s development. The discussion covers Server Meshing, the Tech Preview Environment, and other core systems shaping the future of the ’verse.

Star Citizen’s latest Roadmap Roundup locks in major content for Update 4.3.1, including expanded medical gameplay, the RSI Apollo Triage and Medivac, new Onyx Facilities, NPC dropships in Pyro, heavy utility armor, and the VOLT LMG. Several features move to committed status as development momentum continues.

Ahoy, Citizens! The ’verse gets rowdy this week as Pirate Week 2025  is officially underway. Whether you fly under the UEE flag or sail...

Foundation Festival rolls on with new rewards, contests, and a focus on community spirit. Alpha 4.2.1 enters the PTU for all waves, and the Bar Citizen World Tour is heading to Las Vegas for Quantum Vegas 2955. Here’s everything happening in the ’verse this week.

June's Monthly Report reflects a decisive push toward Alpha 4.2, marked by ship development, AI enhancements, mission content, tech infrastructure, and community engagement—all paving the way for an exciting second half of 2025.

Summary by Caer Astra Welcome back, Citizens. This past week in Star Citizen  brought a wave of updates, community creativity, and a look...