Foundation Festival 2026 | Star Citizen

FOUNDATION FESTIVAL 2026 Every Pilot Starts Somewhere Foundation Festival is all about welcoming new pilots to Star Citizen and celebrating the community members who help them find their way. Whether you’re preparing for your first flight, returning to see what’s new, or sharing years of experience with a rookie pilot, there’s no better time to discover everything life in the ’verse has to offer. From July 29 through August 10, everyone can play for free and explore the ’verse with five distinct ships. We’ve also refreshed the Welcome Hub, upgraded the Guide System, and introduced plenty of new rewards for those who help bring our globe-spanning citizens together. FOUNDATION FESTIVAL 2026 Every Pilot Starts Somewhere Foundation Festival is all about welcoming new pilots to Star Citizen and celebrating the community members who help them find their way. Whether you’re preparing for your first flight, returning to see what’s new, or sharing years of experience with a rookie pilot, there’s no better time to discover everything life in the ’verse has to offer. From July 29 through August 10, everyone can play for free and explore the ’verse with five distinct ships. We’ve also refreshed the Welcome Hub, upgraded the Guide System, and introduced plenty of new rewards for those who help bring our globe-spanning citizens together. Dolor Sit Amet Tempor Incididunt Ut Labore et Dolore At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus qui blanditiis praesentium voluptatum deleniti atque corrupti quos dolores et quas molestias excepturi sint occaecati cupiditate non provident. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. GUIDE SYSTEM REFRESH Lead the Way Regardless of your experience level, the Guide System is here to connect you with other players. Now, better notifications and RSI Launcher integration make connecting easier, while new rewards celebrate the connections you make. After all, Star Citizen is best experienced with a crew. h2 h3 FLY FOR FREE Find Your Place in the ’Verse Take to the skies and discover what life in the ’verse is all about. Try five ships for free: the Drake Cutter, RSI Aurora Mk II, Drake Golem, Crusader Intrepid, and RSI Salvation. WELCOME TO THE HUB Your Journey Starts Here The Welcome Hub has been redesigned to bring everything you need into one place. No matter how you want to play, you’ll find useful resources and guides to help you discover everything the ’verse has to offer. TWITCH DROPS RETURN! Watch, Subscribe, and Earn Tune in to participating Star Citizen streams to earn rewards, including a new paint for the Argo ATLS and the return of the rare Banu Lockbox Replica. REFERRAL BONUS Better Together Looking to expand your crew? Recruit a friend and you’ll both receive special rewards, including an Argo ATLS for you and a versatile career pack for them to help kickstart their journey in the ’verse. FEATURED STARTER PACKS Limited-time packs with everything new pilots need to launch into Star Citizen. Each includes the game download and a starter ship with bonus special-edition paint, plus more. Available only through August 12. Warbond cannot be obtained with store credit. Citizen ‘Foundation Festival’ Starter Pack Foundation Festival Jul 2026 Generalist ‘Foundation Festival’ Starter Pack Foundation Festival 2025 Miner ‘Foundation Festival’ Starter Pack Salvager ‘Foundation Festival’ Starter Pack Hauler ‘Foundation Festival’ Starter Pack Gear up with curated kits of in-game essentials, giving new recruits and veterans alike an extra edge. Each contains armor, weapons, and survival gear tailored to different playstyles. Warbond cannot be obtained with store credit. Ready for Anything Career Kit Medical Career Kit - Medium LIMITED-TIME UPGRADES Warbond cannot be obtained with store credit. Misc_Prospector_Flipped_4k_24_07_2020 Drake_Cutlass_Black_4K_04_08_2020 Drake_Logo_Icon_White MISC PROSPECTOR UPGRADE NOW Button DRAKE CUTLASS BLACK