Foundation Festival 2022
In the ‘verse, the Foundation Festival is a month-long civic program that endeavors to strengthen community spirit by encouraging Citizens and civilians to volunteer with local and imperial organizations. During this time, the hope is that people will lift each other up so the community as a whole gets stronger.

In 2022, we're celebrating Foundation Festival all month long, with a Free Fly, referral bonus, and rewards for those making use of the Guide System. Read on for the details.

What is the Guide System?
Guides are Star Citizen’s teaching ambassadors, and for a lot of players, the first friendly face they’ll see in the ‘verse. Star Citizen is a deeply immersive world, but it can also be an incredibly complex endeavor for new players to venture. As a guide, you have the opportunity to hold the torch and be the guiding light for first timers navigating the ins and outs of the ‘verse. As a Recruit, you'll have the opportunity to pair up with a veteran to make those first steps in the 'verse a bit easier. And during this year's Foundation Festival, there's plenty of opportunity for BOTH Guides and Recruits to fly away with some epic freebies.

We regularly see you veterans out there taking matters into your own hands, acting as informal guides for the ever-growing number of new players, so we decided to develop a dedicated system to connect people seeking help in the 'verse with the incredible citizens willing to do so. Whether you're just starting out in Star Citizen or you're looking to hone a particular skill set, the Guide System is the best place to start. Head over to the Guide Hub to learn more and get started!

What's in it for me?
Receive Renowned Rewards
What's in it for me?
Receive Renowned Rewards
Everyone (both Guides and Recruits) who use the Guide System this month will automatically receive exclusive rewards after the end of Foundation Festival on July 25. Complete more guide sessions, or help with multiple categories, and you’ll rack up the rewards. Don’t miss your chance- these rewards are exclusive to this event and you won’t be able to get them any other way!

One successful guide session (at least 30 minutes) - Black Foundation Festival in-game beanie

Two successful guide sessions -Turquoise Foundation Festival in-game beanie

Three successful guide sessions - Foundation Festival in-game cap

Keep in mind that we have the ability to monitor and verify all Guide interactions, and will disqualify any players attempting to game the system.

In addition to these rewards, we'll award exclusive Foundation Festival-themed paints for the completion of a single guide session in a particular category (for both the Guide AND the Recruit). Multiple prizes can be claimed from a single session, as the reward is based on the recruit's endorsements at the end of the session. Plus, the top guide in the category during Foundation festival will take home the ship as well! See below for which ships/paints go with each category:

Basics: Drake Cutlass Black

Vehicle Combat: Aegis Gladius

FPS Combat: Anvil Valkyrie

Mining: MISC Prospector

Missions: MISC Freelancer

Trading: Drake Caterpillar

Touring: Origin 600i Touring

Miscellaneous: Crusader Mercury Star Runner

Refueling: Anvil Arrow

Medical: Drake Cutlass Red


Free Fly
Referral Bonus
Tales Of Camaraderie Contest
Free Fly
From now through July 15, Star Citizen is completely free to download and play. Plus, for the duration of the Free Fly, you have access to six iconic ships for free, each giving you a taste of the distinct career paths and play styles awaiting you in the ‘verse. There’s never been a better time to get into the ‘verse and experience Star Citizen for yourself.

Referral Bonus
Starting July 7, our latest referral bonus grants you Drake Interplanetary's thrilling hover bike, the Dragonfly Black, for free! Invite a friend to the 'verse during the Free Fly and, if they take the plunge on a starter pack by July 18, both of you will receive your very own Dragonfly.

Tales Of Camaraderie Contest
Rounding out the Foundation Festival festivities, we’re asking you to share a true story of when you received help from other players or helped other players themselves. There are prizes for the best stories to help you enjoy more adventures in the 'verse with friends! Check out the contest overview page for details.

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+Guides are Star Citizen’s teaching ambassadors, and for a lot of players, the first friendly face they’ll see in the ‘verse. Star Citizen is a deeply immersive world, but it can also be an incredibly complex endeavor for new players to venture. As a guide, you have the opportunity to hold the torch and be the guiding light for first timers navigating the ins and outs of the ‘verse. As a Recruit, you'll have the opportunity to pair up with a veteran to make those first steps in the 'verse a bit easier. And during this year's Foundation Festival, there's plenty of opportunity for BOTH Guides and Recruits to fly away with some epic freebies.
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-We regularly see you veterans out there taking matters into your own hands, acting as informal guides for the ever-growing number of new players, so we decided to develop a dedicated system to connect people seeking help in the 'verse with the incredible citizens willing to do so. Whether you're just starting out in Star Citizen or you're looking to hone a particular skillset, the Guide System is the best place to start. Head over to the Guide Hub to learn more and get started!
+We regularly see you veterans out there taking matters into your own hands, acting as informal guides for the ever-growing number of new players, so we decided to develop a dedicated system to connect people seeking help in the 'verse with the incredible citizens willing to do so. Whether you're just starting out in Star Citizen or you're looking to hone a particular skill set, the Guide System is the best place to start. Head over to the Guide Hub to learn more and get started!
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-Everyone who acts as a Guide this month will automatically receive exclusive rewards after the end of Foundation Festival on July 25. Complete more guide sessions and you’ll rack up the rewards. Don’t miss your chance- these rewards are exclusive to this event and you won’t be able to get them any other way!
+Everyone (both Guides and Recruits) who use the Guide System this month will automatically receive exclusive rewards after the end of Foundation Festival on July 25. Complete more guide sessions, or help with multiple categories, and you’ll rack up the rewards. Don’t miss your chance- these rewards are exclusive to this event and you won’t be able to get them any other way!
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-Three successful guide sessions -Turquoise Foundation Festival in-game beanie
+Two successful guide sessions -Turquoise Foundation Festival in-game beanie
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-Six successful guide sessions - Foundation Festival in-game cap
+Three successful guide sessions - Foundation Festival in-game cap
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-In addition to these rewards, we'll award an exclusive Foundation Festival-themed paint for five guide sessions in a particular category. Plus, the top guide in the category during Foundation festival will take home the ship as well! See below for which ships/paints go with each category:
+In addition to these rewards, we'll award exclusive Foundation Festival-themed paints for the completion of a single guide session in a particular category (for both the Guide AND the Recruit). Multiple prizes can be claimed from a single session, as the reward is based on the recruit's endorsements at the end of the session. Plus, the top guide in the category during Foundation festival will take home the ship as well! See below for which ships/paints go with each category: