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This Week in the ’Verse – July 7, 2025

Summary by Caer Astra

Happy Monday, Citizens! Here’s what’s been making waves in the ’verse this week.

🚨 Staying Vigilant

CIG has acknowledged recent exploits and cheating reports circulating in the game. Thanks to quick community feedback, the dev team is actively investigating. No detailed update yet, but action is underway.

🎉 Foundation Festival Continues

The annual Foundation Festival is in full swing, celebrating Star Citizen’s greatest strength—its welcoming, cooperative community.


  • Guide System Rewards – Help new players and earn exclusive festival-themed gear.


  • Acts of Kindness Contest – Capture a moment of generosity in-game and enter for a chance to win prizes.


  • Org Spotlight – Find your crew with the latest Organization feature.


Revamped Referral Program – Fresh rewards are now available, honoring every new pilot you bring aboard.

🛠 Alpha 4.2.1 on the PTU

The next patch is now open to all waves on the Public Test Universe. Your feedback is helping the devs fine-tune the update ahead of live release.

🎲 Next Stop: Quantum Vegas

The Bar Citizen World Tour 2025 heads to Las Vegas this weekend for Quantum Vegas 2955—a fan-run convention packed with panels, space talk, and community energy brighter than the Strip itself.

📅 This Week’s Highlights

Thursday, July 10 – Behind the Ships reveals a sleek, bold new arrival that’s caught Jared’s eye. Expect style, speed, and a fiery debut.

Friday, July 11 – RSI Weekly Newsletter lands in your inbox.

Saturday, July 12 – Bar Citizen World Tour: Quantum Vegas 2955.

🏆 Newbie Hero of the Week

During Foundation Festival, CIG is highlighting players who help new Citizens find their footing. This week’s spotlight is on TheSpaceCoder for creating a top-notch video guide to FPS Mining—perfect for anyone looking to earn quick credits with minimal setup.

Fly smart, watch your six, and we’ll see you in the next jump.

Caer Astra News Desk

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