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, 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.

Read on, bold adventurer, for tips on getting started, how to join our thriving community, and resources to improve your skills.

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.

Still need help?
Guide System
Welcome Hub
Having trouble logging in?
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.

A Universe Built by Community
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.

LATEST FEATURES
Dynamic Events
Dynamic Events are back in Alpha 3.16, and they’re better and more exciting than ever before. To bring you up to speed, we published a dedicated comm-link explaining all there is to know about the new event Jumptown 2.0 and the latest iteration of Ninetails Lockdown. Plus, we added a schedule to help you and your crew get into the action.

Grav-Lev Rework
Law System Improvements
Grav-Lev Rework
Speaking of action, why not bring a hoverbike to the fight? Faster, safer, and more fun following Alpha 3.16’s grav-lev rework, hoverbikes can give you the advantage in many upcoming ground-based conflicts.

Law System Improvements
Alpha 3.16: Return to Jumptown also adds improvements to the law system, including a rework of the friendly-fire system that makes group play more fluid and enjoyable. Find out more in the latest Patch Watch.

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-A major step towards a truly persistent universe, the Personal Inventory physicalizes everything owned by the player and manages it through the new Asset Manager mobiGlas app. If you want to familiarize yourself with how the new inventory works, check out the Alpha 3.15 Patch Watch thread on Spectrum.
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-Your character's head, torso, and limbs can now be individually injured, each impacting control and movement. For example, a broken arm impedes aiming, while a head injury causes dizziness. Injuries are tiered, with less-serious ailments being temporarily treatable in the field, though all damage must eventually be dealt with at a medical facility. The Hospitals & Healing Comm-Link details every aspect of this exciting new addition.
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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, 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.
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+A Universe Built by Community
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