The Anvil Gladiator is one of Star Citizen’s oldest ships… and one of its most forgotten. No rework. No marketing. No paints. In this video, we take a deep dive into what went wrong, why CIG seems to have left the Gladiator behind, and whether there’s still hope for this neglected bomber. From dancing thrusters to decade-old bugs, we’ll uncover why the Gladiator has become a relic and why it might still deserve a second chance.

Ship Showdown 2955 Phase 1 Contest

Once again the 'verse gathers to nominate its 16 favorite vehicles with incredible and creative submissions, ranging from artistic murals and cinematic masterpieces to home-brewed crafts and insanely catchy musical renditions. All of this helps secure 16 vehicles a place in a super-intense single-elimination tournament of champions to determine the undisputed fan favorite of the moment, and earning it a permanent place in the annals of vehicular veneration. Fans and pilots of the final four combatants also rejoice as all four semi-finalists are treated to celebratory special-edition paint jobs and accessories themed after those vehicles deemed the best-of-the-best.

Ship Showdown

Every year the Community gathers to nominate its 16 favorite vehicles in the 'verse, securing each a place in a super-intense single-elimination tournament of champions to determine the undisputed fan favorite, at least until next year.

Ship Showdown 2955

Gladiator

The Anvil Gladiator is one of Star Citizen’s oldest ships… and one of its most forgotten. No rework. No marketing. No paints. We’ll uncover why the Gladiator has become a relic and why it might still deserve a second chance.

The Gladiator was abandoned. Lets fix that!