Alpha 3.17: Fueling Fortunes
Alpha 3.17: Fueling Fortunes is now in testing! We can't wait for you to get your hands on features such as ship-to-ship refueling, selling items to shops, mining gadgets, the MISC Hull A, and more!

During PTU testing, we will be adding in-depth looks at specific features through our Patch Watch posts. You can find them here:

Patch Watch: Weapon Refactor, ATC, and More

Patch Watch: Quantum, Cluster Missiles, and More

Alpha 3.17: Fueling Fortunes is currently in PTU Wave 3
What does this mean?

The Alpha 3.17 patch is currently in testing. While we had a rough start, we've reached the next phase (wave 3) where we have opened to all backers! We test all upcoming patches in the Public Test Universe (PTU). In the PTU, backers are encouraged to test features, content, and ships to ensure they're polished and ready for release. Testing occurs over several waves. Read on to learn more.

What are the PTU waves?
Evocati: Our smallest group that helps us get our releases ready for wider public testing. It's made up of regular Issue Council posters and our most active PTU testers.

Wave 1: All active Subscribers and Concierge members.

Wave 2: All of the above, plus players that have been highly active on the Issue Council and players with the most playtime across all game modes.

Wave 3 / Open PTU: All backers with a game package.

Learn more about PTU testing in the Knowledge Base.

How do I join?
There are a number of ways to join PTU testing:

Become a Subscriber to get instant access to Wave 1

Be an active player and submit relevant bugs and feedback to the Issue Council to access Wave 2

Join during Wave 3, which is open to all backers with a game package

Got Feedback?
The development of Star Citizen is powered by your feedback. If you have feedback or issues regarding the current patch (or the patch in testing), please submit it to the Issue Council or relevant Spectrum feedback thread.

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-Alpha 3.17: Fueling Fortunes is currently in PTU Wave 1
+Alpha 3.17: Fueling Fortunes is currently in PTU Wave 3
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-The Alpha 3.17 patch is currently in testing. While we had a rough start, we're nearing the next phase (wave 2) where we'll soon open to a wider audience. We test all upcoming patches in the Public Test Universe (PTU). In the PTU, backers are encouraged to test features, content, and ships to ensure they're polished and ready for release. Testing occurs over several waves. Read on to learn more.
+The Alpha 3.17 patch is currently in testing. While we had a rough start, we've reached the next phase (wave 3) where we have opened to all backers! We test all upcoming patches in the Public Test Universe (PTU). In the PTU, backers are encouraged to test features, content, and ships to ensure they're polished and ready for release. Testing occurs over several waves. Read on to learn more.
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-Be an activate player and submit relevant bugs and feedback to the Issue Council to access Wave 2
+Be an active player and submit relevant bugs and feedback to the Issue Council to access Wave 2