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Welcome to the 'Verse!
In Star Citizen, you can be whoever you want and explore the stars on your own terms. You can mine ore, haul cargo, salvage space wrecks, hunt bounties, become a mercenary, or even take up a life of crime. Fly and drive a vast variety of vehicles and play how you want to play - the possibilities are endless.
The joyous season of Luminalia has returned! This holiday celebrating togetherness includes collectible gift boxes, a festive greeting card contest, daily surprise gifts to claim, and fun activities to spread the spirit of kinship to one and all.
Alpha 4.5: Dawn of Engineering is now available! This update introduces a host of new features to the 'verse, including engineering and repair gameplay, fire propagation, and more! Manage vital components to keep your ship humming along and ready for adventure.
If you're logging into the Persistent Universe for the first time, you can accept the New Player Mission and choose Lorville, Orison, Area18, or New Babbage as your starting location. The mission will guide you through some of the game's basic mechanics, from using your inventory and equipping gear, to navigating to the spaceport, spawning a ship, and flying into space.
Read on, bold adventurer, for tips on getting started, how to join our thriving community, and resources to improve your skills. And if you’re already on your Star Citizen journey, you can refresh yourself on the latest in-game features here.
Where's my ship?
As you take your first steps into the expansive Star Citizen universe, you might be wondering where to find your ship. Fear not. You’ve come to the right place.
Initially, there’s a lot to take in. But don’t worry, there’s no right or wrong way to play Star Citizen. The entire point is immersing yourself in the game world. Stanton is vast, and it’s easy to get lost simply traversing the spaceport. Slow down, relax, and get acclimated to your surroundings and the controls.
When you’re ready to take to the skies and see what else is out there, you’ll want to find your ship. Follow our detailed Getting Started guide to help you do just that.
I'm in my ship! Now what?
Star Citizen currently takes place in the Stanton system, a corporate-controlled commerce hub filled with near-limitless opportunity (additional systems are currently in development). There are four planets and twelve moons in Stanton, each with their own points of interest. From massive cities to small outposts, busy space stations to creepy cave systems, blizzard-kissed mountains to sprawling tundra, there’s plenty to see. Spool up your quantum drive and explore wherever and however you want.
How do I make money and where do I spend it?
Now that you’re out there exploring the ‘verse, it’s time to earn some credits. One way to do this is to run a mission. Open your mobiGlas (F1), navigate to your mission manager, and accept any available mission in one of many categories, from exciting high-stakes parcel delivery to earning your stripes as a bounty hunter. Consult our Missions and Contracts guide for more details.
Completing these missions earns credits that can be used to purchase a wide variety of items from shops found at most space stations and landing zones. Weapons, armor, clothing, ship parts, components, and even ships and vehicles are available for in-game purchase.
Guide System
The best way to learn the tricks of the trade is from the citizens who have already mastered them. The Guide System gives you an easy way to find knowledgeable members of the community to help you get started or hone your skills in a particular role or profession.
Welcome Hub
No matter your style of play, the Welcome Hub is a one-stop shop when it comes to getting started. Alongside the Guide System, there are a wealth of tutorials and how-tos to kickstart your personal journey into the Stanton system. Looking for a deeper dive on something specific? Our in-depth Knowledge Base has all the detail you could ask for on anything from controls to in-game reputation.
Having trouble logging in?
Getting an error when trying to log in? These things can happen, especially during massive events. The Status Page gives you an overview of the Persistent Universe, matchmaking, and platform along with reports of any outages.
Emergent Gameplay
Emergent gameplay refers to situations, scenarios, and events that happen either organically or are planned by the community, rather than the developers. Being an open universe, Star Citizen has no shortage of these!
From in-game racing competitions and large-scale player-vs-player battles to roleplay events, the community employs the robust systems and mechanics of Star Citizen to create unique ways to play.
*Image by Corsair62
Become Part of the Community
The Star Citizen community is always buzzing with activity, and there are a few places where you can see what they’re up to. Spectrum is your go-to place to discuss the game, find an organization, or just chat with fellow citizens. The Community Hub highlights the amazing creations the community has made, including videos, galleries, livestreams, podcasts, and more.
Join an Organization!
Whether you’re looking to make a name hunting bounties, join a convoy of cargo haulers, or crew up to explore the stars, the easiest way to find like-minded citizens is to join an Organization. Organizations are groups of players with their own distinct story, look, and goals. Each one has an archetype and a selection of activities that they focus on. Check out the Organizations section of Spectrum and join one today, or check out our Organizations hub for more info if you aren't quite ready to join up.
Luminalia 2955
Luminalia has returned, illuminating the 'verse with a spirit of togetherness. You can join in the holiday festivities by collecting and sharing gift boxes, spread joy with a greeting card contest, and light up your hangar with 13 days of surprise gifts to claim! Whether you're looking to warm hearts, or bundle up by lining your pockets, Luminalia brings us all together as one Souli.
Engineering and Repair
Alpha 4.5: Dawn of Engineering is now available. This update introduces engineering gameplay to Star Citizen. Monitor your ship's systems, manage power distribution, and repair components to keep flying. You'll need a Cambio SRT or Multitool with Cambio Lite attachment to make repairs on the go, and you'll want to familiarize yourself with the Engineering console. New to engineering? Check out our full Engineering Guide for everything you need to know.
Fire and Heat Management
Heat management is now critical to ship survival. Push your systems too hard and overheated components can catch fire. Worse, flames spread - turning a small fire into a ship-wide inferno. Combat the blaze by venting sections or grabbing a fire extinguisher. Ignore the warning signs, and you might be calling for a rescue...
In Star Citizen, you can be whoever you want and explore the stars on your own terms. You can mine ore, haul cargo, salvage space wrecks, hunt bounties, become a mercenary, or even take up a life of crime. Fly and drive a vast variety of vehicles and play how you want to play - the possibilities are endless.
The joyous season of Luminalia has returned! This holiday celebrating togetherness includes collectible gift boxes, a festive greeting card contest, daily surprise gifts to claim, and fun activities to spread the spirit of kinship to one and all.
Alpha 4.5: Dawn of Engineering is now available! This update introduces a host of new features to the 'verse, including engineering and repair gameplay, fire propagation, and more! Manage vital components to keep your ship humming along and ready for adventure.
If you're logging into the Persistent Universe for the first time, you can accept the New Player Mission and choose Lorville, Orison, Area18, or New Babbage as your starting location. The mission will guide you through some of the game's basic mechanics, from using your inventory and equipping gear, to navigating to the spaceport, spawning a ship, and flying into space.
Read on, bold adventurer, for tips on getting started, how to join our thriving community, and resources to improve your skills. And if you’re already on your Star Citizen journey, you can refresh yourself on the latest in-game features here.
Where's my ship?
As you take your first steps into the expansive Star Citizen universe, you might be wondering where to find your ship. Fear not. You’ve come to the right place.
Initially, there’s a lot to take in. But don’t worry, there’s no right or wrong way to play Star Citizen. The entire point is immersing yourself in the game world. Stanton is vast, and it’s easy to get lost simply traversing the spaceport. Slow down, relax, and get acclimated to your surroundings and the controls.
When you’re ready to take to the skies and see what else is out there, you’ll want to find your ship. Follow our detailed Getting Started guide to help you do just that.
I'm in my ship! Now what?
Star Citizen currently takes place in the Stanton system, a corporate-controlled commerce hub filled with near-limitless opportunity (additional systems are currently in development). There are four planets and twelve moons in Stanton, each with their own points of interest. From massive cities to small outposts, busy space stations to creepy cave systems, blizzard-kissed mountains to sprawling tundra, there’s plenty to see. Spool up your quantum drive and explore wherever and however you want.
How do I make money and where do I spend it?
Now that you’re out there exploring the ‘verse, it’s time to earn some credits. One way to do this is to run a mission. Open your mobiGlas (F1), navigate to your mission manager, and accept any available mission in one of many categories, from exciting high-stakes parcel delivery to earning your stripes as a bounty hunter. Consult our Missions and Contracts guide for more details.
Completing these missions earns credits that can be used to purchase a wide variety of items from shops found at most space stations and landing zones. Weapons, armor, clothing, ship parts, components, and even ships and vehicles are available for in-game purchase.
Guide System
The best way to learn the tricks of the trade is from the citizens who have already mastered them. The Guide System gives you an easy way to find knowledgeable members of the community to help you get started or hone your skills in a particular role or profession.
Welcome Hub
No matter your style of play, the Welcome Hub is a one-stop shop when it comes to getting started. Alongside the Guide System, there are a wealth of tutorials and how-tos to kickstart your personal journey into the Stanton system. Looking for a deeper dive on something specific? Our in-depth Knowledge Base has all the detail you could ask for on anything from controls to in-game reputation.
Having trouble logging in?
Getting an error when trying to log in? These things can happen, especially during massive events. The Status Page gives you an overview of the Persistent Universe, matchmaking, and platform along with reports of any outages.
Emergent Gameplay
Emergent gameplay refers to situations, scenarios, and events that happen either organically or are planned by the community, rather than the developers. Being an open universe, Star Citizen has no shortage of these!
From in-game racing competitions and large-scale player-vs-player battles to roleplay events, the community employs the robust systems and mechanics of Star Citizen to create unique ways to play.
*Image by Corsair62
Become Part of the Community
The Star Citizen community is always buzzing with activity, and there are a few places where you can see what they’re up to. Spectrum is your go-to place to discuss the game, find an organization, or just chat with fellow citizens. The Community Hub highlights the amazing creations the community has made, including videos, galleries, livestreams, podcasts, and more.
Join an Organization!
Whether you’re looking to make a name hunting bounties, join a convoy of cargo haulers, or crew up to explore the stars, the easiest way to find like-minded citizens is to join an Organization. Organizations are groups of players with their own distinct story, look, and goals. Each one has an archetype and a selection of activities that they focus on. Check out the Organizations section of Spectrum and join one today, or check out our Organizations hub for more info if you aren't quite ready to join up.
Luminalia 2955
Luminalia has returned, illuminating the 'verse with a spirit of togetherness. You can join in the holiday festivities by collecting and sharing gift boxes, spread joy with a greeting card contest, and light up your hangar with 13 days of surprise gifts to claim! Whether you're looking to warm hearts, or bundle up by lining your pockets, Luminalia brings us all together as one Souli.
Engineering and Repair
Alpha 4.5: Dawn of Engineering is now available. This update introduces engineering gameplay to Star Citizen. Monitor your ship's systems, manage power distribution, and repair components to keep flying. You'll need a Cambio SRT or Multitool with Cambio Lite attachment to make repairs on the go, and you'll want to familiarize yourself with the Engineering console. New to engineering? Check out our full Engineering Guide for everything you need to know.
Fire and Heat Management
Heat management is now critical to ship survival. Push your systems too hard and overheated components can catch fire. Worse, flames spread - turning a small fire into a ship-wide inferno. Combat the blaze by venting sections or grabbing a fire extinguisher. Ignore the warning signs, and you might be calling for a rescue...
German
Wo ist mein Schiff?
Wenn du deine ersten Schritte in das weitläufige Star Citizen-Universum machst, fragst du dich vielleicht, wo du dein Schiff findest. Keine Angst. Hier bist du richtig.
Am Anfang gibt es eine Menge zu verkraften. Aber keine Sorge, es gibt keinen richtigen oder falschen Weg, Star Citizen zu spielen. Das Wichtigste ist, dass du in die Spielwelt eintauchst. Stanton ist riesig und es ist leicht, sich beim Durchqueren des Raumhafens zu verirren. Mach langsam, entspanne dich und gewöhne dich an deine Umgebung und die Steuerung.
Wenn du bereit bist, dich in die Lüfte zu schwingen und zu sehen, was es da draußen noch alles gibt, musst du dein Schiff finden. Unser detaillierter Leitfaden "Erste Schritte" hilft dir dabei.
Ich bin in meinem Schiff! Und was jetzt?
Star Citizen spielt derzeit im Stanton-System, einem von Unternehmen kontrollierten Handelszentrum mit nahezu unbegrenzten Möglichkeiten (weitere Systeme sind in Entwicklung). Es gibt vier Planeten und zwölf Monde in Stanton, jeder mit seinen eigenen interessanten Punkten. Von riesigen Städten bis zu kleinen Außenposten, von geschäftigen Raumstationen bis zu unheimlichen Höhlensystemen, von blizzardgeküssten Bergen bis zu ausgedehnter Tundra - es gibt viel zu sehen. Spule dein Quantenlaufwerk hoch und erkunde, wo und wie du willst.
Wie verdiene ich Geld und wo kann ich es ausgeben?
Jetzt, wo du das Universum erkundet hast, ist es an der Zeit, ein paar Credits zu verdienen. Das kannst du zum Beispiel tun, indem du eine Mission ausführst. Öffne dein mobiGlas (F1), navigiere zu deinem Missionsmanager und nimm eine beliebige Mission in einer der vielen Kategorien an, von aufregenden Paketlieferungen bis hin zu Kopfgeldjägern, die sich ihre Sporen verdienen. In unserem Leitfaden zu Missionen und Verträgen findest du weitere Informationen.
Wenn du diese Missionen erfüllst, erhältst du Credits, mit denen du in den Geschäften der meisten Raumstationen und Landezonen eine große Auswahl an Gegenständen kaufen kannst. Waffen, Rüstungen, Kleidung, Schiffsteile, Komponenten und sogar Schiffe und Fahrzeuge kannst du im Spiel kaufen.
Guide-System
Am besten lernst du die Tricks und Kniffe des Handels von den Bürgern, die sie bereits beherrschen. Das Guide-System bietet dir eine einfache Möglichkeit, sachkundige Mitglieder der Community zu finden, die dir bei deinen ersten Schritten helfen oder deine Fähigkeiten in einer bestimmten Rolle oder einem bestimmten Beruf verbessern.
Willkommens-Hub
Egal, wie du spielst, der Welcome Hub ist eine zentrale Anlaufstelle, wenn es um den Einstieg geht. Neben dem Guide System gibt es eine Fülle von Tutorials und Anleitungen, um deine persönliche Reise in das Stanton-System zu beginnen. Willst du tiefer in ein bestimmtes Thema eintauchen? In unserer ausführlichen Wissensdatenbank findest du alles, was du wissen musst, von der Steuerung bis zum Ruf im Spiel.
Du hast Probleme beim Einloggen?
Du bekommst eine Fehlermeldung, wenn du versuchst, dich einzuloggen? Das kann vorkommen, vor allem bei großen Ereignissen. Die Statusseite gibt dir einen Überblick über das Persistent Universe, das Matchmaking und die Plattform sowie Berichte über eventuelle Ausfälle.
Auftauchendes Gameplay
Emergentes Gameplay bezieht sich auf Situationen, Szenarien und Ereignisse, die entweder organisch entstehen oder von der Community und nicht von den Entwicklern geplant werden. Da Star Citizen ein offenes Universum ist, gibt es daran keinen Mangel!
Von Rennwettbewerben im Spiel über groß angelegte Spieler-gegen-Spieler-Kämpfe bis hin zu Rollenspiel-Events nutzt die Community die robusten Systeme und Mechaniken von Star Citizen, um einzigartige Spielmöglichkeiten zu schaffen.
*Bild von Corsair62
Werde Teil der Community
In der Star Citizen-Community ist immer etwas los, und es gibt ein paar Orte, an denen du sehen kannst, was sie vorhaben. Spectrum ist deine Anlaufstelle, um über das Spiel zu diskutieren, eine Organisation zu finden oder einfach mit anderen Bürgern zu chatten. Im Community Hub findest du Videos, Galerien, Livestreams, Podcasts und vieles mehr, was die Community geschaffen hat.
Tritt einer Organisation bei!
Egal, ob du dir einen Namen machen willst, indem du Kopfgelder jagst, dich einem Konvoi von Frachtschiffen anschließt oder mit einer Crew die Sterne erkundest - der einfachste Weg, Gleichgesinnte zu finden, ist, einer Organisation beizutreten. Organisationen sind Gruppen von Spielern mit einer eigenen Geschichte, einem eigenen Aussehen und eigenen Zielen. Jede Organisation hat einen Archetyp und eine Auswahl an Aktivitäten, auf die sie sich konzentriert. Schau dir den Bereich Organisationen auf Spectrum an und tritt noch heute einer bei. Wenn du noch nicht bereit bist, einer Organisation beizutreten, findest du weitere Informationen in unserem Organisations-Hub.
Persönliche Bestandsaufnahme
Ein wichtiger Schritt auf dem Weg zu einem wirklich persistenten Universum ist das persönliche Inventar, das alles, was der Spieler besitzt, physisch erfasst und über die neue Vermögensverwaltungs-App mobiGlas verwaltet. Wenn du dich mit der Funktionsweise des neuen Inventars vertraut machen willst, schau dir den Alpha 3.15 Patch Watch Thread auf Spectrum an.
Medizinisches Gameplay
Kopf, Rumpf und Gliedmaßen deines Charakters können jetzt einzeln verletzt werden, was sich auf die Steuerung und Bewegung auswirkt. Ein gebrochener Arm erschwert zum Beispiel das Zielen, während eine Kopfverletzung Schwindelgefühle auslöst. Die Verletzungen sind gestaffelt, wobei weniger schwerwiegende Verletzungen vorübergehend vor Ort behandelt werden können, während alle anderen Verletzungen in einer medizinischen Einrichtung behandelt werden müssen. Der Hospitals & Healing Comm-Link beschreibt alle Aspekte dieser spannenden Neuerung.
Wenn du deine ersten Schritte in das weitläufige Star Citizen-Universum machst, fragst du dich vielleicht, wo du dein Schiff findest. Keine Angst. Hier bist du richtig.
Am Anfang gibt es eine Menge zu verkraften. Aber keine Sorge, es gibt keinen richtigen oder falschen Weg, Star Citizen zu spielen. Das Wichtigste ist, dass du in die Spielwelt eintauchst. Stanton ist riesig und es ist leicht, sich beim Durchqueren des Raumhafens zu verirren. Mach langsam, entspanne dich und gewöhne dich an deine Umgebung und die Steuerung.
Wenn du bereit bist, dich in die Lüfte zu schwingen und zu sehen, was es da draußen noch alles gibt, musst du dein Schiff finden. Unser detaillierter Leitfaden "Erste Schritte" hilft dir dabei.
Ich bin in meinem Schiff! Und was jetzt?
Star Citizen spielt derzeit im Stanton-System, einem von Unternehmen kontrollierten Handelszentrum mit nahezu unbegrenzten Möglichkeiten (weitere Systeme sind in Entwicklung). Es gibt vier Planeten und zwölf Monde in Stanton, jeder mit seinen eigenen interessanten Punkten. Von riesigen Städten bis zu kleinen Außenposten, von geschäftigen Raumstationen bis zu unheimlichen Höhlensystemen, von blizzardgeküssten Bergen bis zu ausgedehnter Tundra - es gibt viel zu sehen. Spule dein Quantenlaufwerk hoch und erkunde, wo und wie du willst.
Wie verdiene ich Geld und wo kann ich es ausgeben?
Jetzt, wo du das Universum erkundet hast, ist es an der Zeit, ein paar Credits zu verdienen. Das kannst du zum Beispiel tun, indem du eine Mission ausführst. Öffne dein mobiGlas (F1), navigiere zu deinem Missionsmanager und nimm eine beliebige Mission in einer der vielen Kategorien an, von aufregenden Paketlieferungen bis hin zu Kopfgeldjägern, die sich ihre Sporen verdienen. In unserem Leitfaden zu Missionen und Verträgen findest du weitere Informationen.
Wenn du diese Missionen erfüllst, erhältst du Credits, mit denen du in den Geschäften der meisten Raumstationen und Landezonen eine große Auswahl an Gegenständen kaufen kannst. Waffen, Rüstungen, Kleidung, Schiffsteile, Komponenten und sogar Schiffe und Fahrzeuge kannst du im Spiel kaufen.
Guide-System
Am besten lernst du die Tricks und Kniffe des Handels von den Bürgern, die sie bereits beherrschen. Das Guide-System bietet dir eine einfache Möglichkeit, sachkundige Mitglieder der Community zu finden, die dir bei deinen ersten Schritten helfen oder deine Fähigkeiten in einer bestimmten Rolle oder einem bestimmten Beruf verbessern.
Willkommens-Hub
Egal, wie du spielst, der Welcome Hub ist eine zentrale Anlaufstelle, wenn es um den Einstieg geht. Neben dem Guide System gibt es eine Fülle von Tutorials und Anleitungen, um deine persönliche Reise in das Stanton-System zu beginnen. Willst du tiefer in ein bestimmtes Thema eintauchen? In unserer ausführlichen Wissensdatenbank findest du alles, was du wissen musst, von der Steuerung bis zum Ruf im Spiel.
Du hast Probleme beim Einloggen?
Du bekommst eine Fehlermeldung, wenn du versuchst, dich einzuloggen? Das kann vorkommen, vor allem bei großen Ereignissen. Die Statusseite gibt dir einen Überblick über das Persistent Universe, das Matchmaking und die Plattform sowie Berichte über eventuelle Ausfälle.
Auftauchendes Gameplay
Emergentes Gameplay bezieht sich auf Situationen, Szenarien und Ereignisse, die entweder organisch entstehen oder von der Community und nicht von den Entwicklern geplant werden. Da Star Citizen ein offenes Universum ist, gibt es daran keinen Mangel!
Von Rennwettbewerben im Spiel über groß angelegte Spieler-gegen-Spieler-Kämpfe bis hin zu Rollenspiel-Events nutzt die Community die robusten Systeme und Mechaniken von Star Citizen, um einzigartige Spielmöglichkeiten zu schaffen.
*Bild von Corsair62
Werde Teil der Community
In der Star Citizen-Community ist immer etwas los, und es gibt ein paar Orte, an denen du sehen kannst, was sie vorhaben. Spectrum ist deine Anlaufstelle, um über das Spiel zu diskutieren, eine Organisation zu finden oder einfach mit anderen Bürgern zu chatten. Im Community Hub findest du Videos, Galerien, Livestreams, Podcasts und vieles mehr, was die Community geschaffen hat.
Tritt einer Organisation bei!
Egal, ob du dir einen Namen machen willst, indem du Kopfgelder jagst, dich einem Konvoi von Frachtschiffen anschließt oder mit einer Crew die Sterne erkundest - der einfachste Weg, Gleichgesinnte zu finden, ist, einer Organisation beizutreten. Organisationen sind Gruppen von Spielern mit einer eigenen Geschichte, einem eigenen Aussehen und eigenen Zielen. Jede Organisation hat einen Archetyp und eine Auswahl an Aktivitäten, auf die sie sich konzentriert. Schau dir den Bereich Organisationen auf Spectrum an und tritt noch heute einer bei. Wenn du noch nicht bereit bist, einer Organisation beizutreten, findest du weitere Informationen in unserem Organisations-Hub.
Persönliche Bestandsaufnahme
Ein wichtiger Schritt auf dem Weg zu einem wirklich persistenten Universum ist das persönliche Inventar, das alles, was der Spieler besitzt, physisch erfasst und über die neue Vermögensverwaltungs-App mobiGlas verwaltet. Wenn du dich mit der Funktionsweise des neuen Inventars vertraut machen willst, schau dir den Alpha 3.15 Patch Watch Thread auf Spectrum an.
Medizinisches Gameplay
Kopf, Rumpf und Gliedmaßen deines Charakters können jetzt einzeln verletzt werden, was sich auf die Steuerung und Bewegung auswirkt. Ein gebrochener Arm erschwert zum Beispiel das Zielen, während eine Kopfverletzung Schwindelgefühle auslöst. Die Verletzungen sind gestaffelt, wobei weniger schwerwiegende Verletzungen vorübergehend vor Ort behandelt werden können, während alle anderen Verletzungen in einer medizinischen Einrichtung behandelt werden müssen. Der Hospitals & Healing Comm-Link beschreibt alle Aspekte dieser spannenden Neuerung.
Chinese
Welcome to the 'Verse!
In Star Citizen, you can be whoever you want and explore the stars on your own terms. You can mine ore, haul cargo, salvage space wrecks, hunt bounties, become a mercenary, or even take up a life of crime. Fly and drive a vast variety of vehicles and play how you want to play - the possibilities are endless.
The joyous season of Luminalia has returned! This holiday celebrating togetherness includes collectible gift boxes, a festive greeting card contest, daily surprise gifts to claim, and fun activities to spread the spirit of kinship to one and all.
Alpha 4.5: Dawn of Engineering is now available! This update introduces a host of new features to the 'verse, including engineering and repair gameplay, fire propagation, and more! Manage vital components to keep your ship humming along and ready for adventure.
If you're logging into the Persistent Universe for the first time, you can accept the New Player Mission and choose Lorville, Orison, Area18, or New Babbage as your starting location. The mission will guide you through some of the game's basic mechanics, from using your inventory and equipping gear, to navigating to the spaceport, spawning a ship, and flying into space.
Read on, bold adventurer, for tips on getting started, how to join our thriving community, and resources to improve your skills. And if you’re already on your Star Citizen journey, you can refresh yourself on the latest in-game features here.
Where's my ship?
As you take your first steps into the expansive Star Citizen universe, you might be wondering where to find your ship. Fear not. You’ve come to the right place.
Initially, there’s a lot to take in. But don’t worry, there’s no right or wrong way to play Star Citizen. The entire point is immersing yourself in the game world. Stanton is vast, and it’s easy to get lost simply traversing the spaceport. Slow down, relax, and get acclimated to your surroundings and the controls.
When you’re ready to take to the skies and see what else is out there, you’ll want to find your ship. Follow our detailed Getting Started guide to help you do just that.
I'm in my ship! Now what?
Star Citizen currently takes place in the Stanton system, a corporate-controlled commerce hub filled with near-limitless opportunity (additional systems are currently in development). There are four planets and twelve moons in Stanton, each with their own points of interest. From massive cities to small outposts, busy space stations to creepy cave systems, blizzard-kissed mountains to sprawling tundra, there’s plenty to see. Spool up your quantum drive and explore wherever and however you want.
How do I make money and where do I spend it?
Now that you’re out there exploring the ‘verse, it’s time to earn some credits. One way to do this is to run a mission. Open your mobiGlas (F1), navigate to your mission manager, and accept any available mission in one of many categories, from exciting high-stakes parcel delivery to earning your stripes as a bounty hunter. Consult our Missions and Contracts guide for more details.
Completing these missions earns credits that can be used to purchase a wide variety of items from shops found at most space stations and landing zones. Weapons, armor, clothing, ship parts, components, and even ships and vehicles are available for in-game purchase.
Guide System
The best way to learn the tricks of the trade is from the citizens who have already mastered them. The Guide System gives you an easy way to find knowledgeable members of the community to help you get started or hone your skills in a particular role or profession.
Welcome Hub
No matter your style of play, the Welcome Hub is a one-stop shop when it comes to getting started. Alongside the Guide System, there are a wealth of tutorials and how-tos to kickstart your personal journey into the Stanton system. Looking for a deeper dive on something specific? Our in-depth Knowledge Base has all the detail you could ask for on anything from controls to in-game reputation.
Having trouble logging in?
Getting an error when trying to log in? These things can happen, especially during massive events. The Status Page gives you an overview of the Persistent Universe, matchmaking, and platform along with reports of any outages.
Emergent Gameplay
Emergent gameplay refers to situations, scenarios, and events that happen either organically or are planned by the community, rather than the developers. Being an open universe, Star Citizen has no shortage of these!
From in-game racing competitions and large-scale player-vs-player battles to roleplay events, the community employs the robust systems and mechanics of Star Citizen to create unique ways to play.
*Image by Corsair62
Become Part of the Community
The Star Citizen community is always buzzing with activity, and there are a few places where you can see what they’re up to. Spectrum is your go-to place to discuss the game, find an organization, or just chat with fellow citizens. The Community Hub highlights the amazing creations the community has made, including videos, galleries, livestreams, podcasts, and more.
Join an Organization!
Whether you’re looking to make a name hunting bounties, join a convoy of cargo haulers, or crew up to explore the stars, the easiest way to find like-minded citizens is to join an Organization. Organizations are groups of players with their own distinct story, look, and goals. Each one has an archetype and a selection of activities that they focus on. Check out the Organizations section of Spectrum and join one today, or check out our Organizations hub for more info if you aren't quite ready to join up.
Luminalia 2955
Luminalia has returned, illuminating the 'verse with a spirit of togetherness. You can join in the holiday festivities by collecting and sharing gift boxes, spread joy with a greeting card contest, and light up your hangar with 13 days of surprise gifts to claim! Whether you're looking to warm hearts, or bundle up by lining your pockets, Luminalia brings us all together as one Souli.
Engineering and Repair
Alpha 4.5: Dawn of Engineering is now available. This update introduces engineering gameplay to Star Citizen. Monitor your ship's systems, manage power distribution, and repair components to keep flying. You'll need a Cambio SRT or Multitool with Cambio Lite attachment to make repairs on the go, and you'll want to familiarize yourself with the Engineering console. New to engineering? Check out our full Engineering Guide for everything you need to know.
Fire and Heat Management
Heat management is now critical to ship survival. Push your systems too hard and overheated components can catch fire. Worse, flames spread - turning a small fire into a ship-wide inferno. Combat the blaze by venting sections or grabbing a fire extinguisher. Ignore the warning signs, and you might be calling for a rescue...
In Star Citizen, you can be whoever you want and explore the stars on your own terms. You can mine ore, haul cargo, salvage space wrecks, hunt bounties, become a mercenary, or even take up a life of crime. Fly and drive a vast variety of vehicles and play how you want to play - the possibilities are endless.
The joyous season of Luminalia has returned! This holiday celebrating togetherness includes collectible gift boxes, a festive greeting card contest, daily surprise gifts to claim, and fun activities to spread the spirit of kinship to one and all.
Alpha 4.5: Dawn of Engineering is now available! This update introduces a host of new features to the 'verse, including engineering and repair gameplay, fire propagation, and more! Manage vital components to keep your ship humming along and ready for adventure.
If you're logging into the Persistent Universe for the first time, you can accept the New Player Mission and choose Lorville, Orison, Area18, or New Babbage as your starting location. The mission will guide you through some of the game's basic mechanics, from using your inventory and equipping gear, to navigating to the spaceport, spawning a ship, and flying into space.
Read on, bold adventurer, for tips on getting started, how to join our thriving community, and resources to improve your skills. And if you’re already on your Star Citizen journey, you can refresh yourself on the latest in-game features here.
Where's my ship?
As you take your first steps into the expansive Star Citizen universe, you might be wondering where to find your ship. Fear not. You’ve come to the right place.
Initially, there’s a lot to take in. But don’t worry, there’s no right or wrong way to play Star Citizen. The entire point is immersing yourself in the game world. Stanton is vast, and it’s easy to get lost simply traversing the spaceport. Slow down, relax, and get acclimated to your surroundings and the controls.
When you’re ready to take to the skies and see what else is out there, you’ll want to find your ship. Follow our detailed Getting Started guide to help you do just that.
I'm in my ship! Now what?
Star Citizen currently takes place in the Stanton system, a corporate-controlled commerce hub filled with near-limitless opportunity (additional systems are currently in development). There are four planets and twelve moons in Stanton, each with their own points of interest. From massive cities to small outposts, busy space stations to creepy cave systems, blizzard-kissed mountains to sprawling tundra, there’s plenty to see. Spool up your quantum drive and explore wherever and however you want.
How do I make money and where do I spend it?
Now that you’re out there exploring the ‘verse, it’s time to earn some credits. One way to do this is to run a mission. Open your mobiGlas (F1), navigate to your mission manager, and accept any available mission in one of many categories, from exciting high-stakes parcel delivery to earning your stripes as a bounty hunter. Consult our Missions and Contracts guide for more details.
Completing these missions earns credits that can be used to purchase a wide variety of items from shops found at most space stations and landing zones. Weapons, armor, clothing, ship parts, components, and even ships and vehicles are available for in-game purchase.
Guide System
The best way to learn the tricks of the trade is from the citizens who have already mastered them. The Guide System gives you an easy way to find knowledgeable members of the community to help you get started or hone your skills in a particular role or profession.
Welcome Hub
No matter your style of play, the Welcome Hub is a one-stop shop when it comes to getting started. Alongside the Guide System, there are a wealth of tutorials and how-tos to kickstart your personal journey into the Stanton system. Looking for a deeper dive on something specific? Our in-depth Knowledge Base has all the detail you could ask for on anything from controls to in-game reputation.
Having trouble logging in?
Getting an error when trying to log in? These things can happen, especially during massive events. The Status Page gives you an overview of the Persistent Universe, matchmaking, and platform along with reports of any outages.
Emergent Gameplay
Emergent gameplay refers to situations, scenarios, and events that happen either organically or are planned by the community, rather than the developers. Being an open universe, Star Citizen has no shortage of these!
From in-game racing competitions and large-scale player-vs-player battles to roleplay events, the community employs the robust systems and mechanics of Star Citizen to create unique ways to play.
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Become Part of the Community
The Star Citizen community is always buzzing with activity, and there are a few places where you can see what they’re up to. Spectrum is your go-to place to discuss the game, find an organization, or just chat with fellow citizens. The Community Hub highlights the amazing creations the community has made, including videos, galleries, livestreams, podcasts, and more.
Join an Organization!
Whether you’re looking to make a name hunting bounties, join a convoy of cargo haulers, or crew up to explore the stars, the easiest way to find like-minded citizens is to join an Organization. Organizations are groups of players with their own distinct story, look, and goals. Each one has an archetype and a selection of activities that they focus on. Check out the Organizations section of Spectrum and join one today, or check out our Organizations hub for more info if you aren't quite ready to join up.
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Luminalia has returned, illuminating the 'verse with a spirit of togetherness. You can join in the holiday festivities by collecting and sharing gift boxes, spread joy with a greeting card contest, and light up your hangar with 13 days of surprise gifts to claim! Whether you're looking to warm hearts, or bundle up by lining your pockets, Luminalia brings us all together as one Souli.
Engineering and Repair
Alpha 4.5: Dawn of Engineering is now available. This update introduces engineering gameplay to Star Citizen. Monitor your ship's systems, manage power distribution, and repair components to keep flying. You'll need a Cambio SRT or Multitool with Cambio Lite attachment to make repairs on the go, and you'll want to familiarize yourself with the Engineering console. New to engineering? Check out our full Engineering Guide for everything you need to know.
Fire and Heat Management
Heat management is now critical to ship survival. Push your systems too hard and overheated components can catch fire. Worse, flames spread - turning a small fire into a ship-wide inferno. Combat the blaze by venting sections or grabbing a fire extinguisher. Ignore the warning signs, and you might be calling for a rescue...
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