The jump point to Pyro is now open! Make the leap to this all-new star system to explore unique planets, outlaw space stations, treacherous contested zones, asteroid bases, and much, much more. Alpha 4.0: Destination Pyro is now available on the Live servers as part of what we’re calling the 4.0 Preview. The 4.0 Preview will contain all the new technology, locations, features, and content that marks a huge milestone in the development of the Persistent Universe. Our priority is to ensure that your Live experience isn’t compromised, so we have decided to have two parallel Live tracks: Alpha 3.24.3 will remain available so people can play the missions and engage in game loops that are not working to our new playability standards in 4.0. Meanwhile, the 4.0 Preview will also be accessible from your launcher as a second Live option. If you’re not interested in previewing 4.0, you can simply select Alpha 3.24.3 from the dropdown and continue enjoying the current Live build. That said, it's important to note that progress made in Alpha 3.24.3 will remain tied to that version and will not transfer to 4.0. This allows us to maintain a clean slate for the new systems coming online in the 4.0 Preview, ensuring a consistent and stable environment as we look to deprecate 3.24.3 in the new year. Be sure to read the Letter From the Chairman for more details! We've compiled a useful list of relevant links to help you navigate this major update and all the new features: Alpha 4.0 - Trailer Alpha 4.0 - New Features Overview Alpha 4.0 - Patch Notes Alpha 4.0 Patch Watch | The Balancing Act Alpha 4.0 Patch Watch | Fire and Metal Alpha 4.0 Patch Watch | Economy Facelift Mirai Guardian Mirai Guardian Q&A New Player Guide Welcome Hub for New Players Welcome Back, Pilot! Beauty of Pyro Screenshot Contest Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey to Alpha 4.0 – we’ll see you in the ‘verse! As always, we look forward to your feedback and invite you to leave it here. --- F.A.Q. How can I access the 4.0 Preview? In the RSI Launcher, select "Preview" from the dropdown menu, click on "Install Game," and follow the onscreen steps. Once the installation is complete, you should be able to access the build. You do not need to copy your account to play the 4.0 Preview. What is the difference between the 4.0 Preview and having Alpha 4.0 on the PTU? For this release, we are offering the 4.0 Preview as an alternate Live option, in parallel with Alpha 3.24.3, each with its own progress and persistence. At this stage, we both want and need the high traffic of a Live release to thoroughly test Server Meshing and the newly refactored systems that rely on it as they go through their final paces. This may feel similar to our usual PTU process, but there’s one key difference: by running both builds on the live environment, we can take steps to ensure that your progress will carry over. Our goal is for anything you do and earn in the 4.0 Preview to persist without any further wipes — unless something major happens, though we do not anticipate that. When we determine that Alpha 4.0 is ready, there won't be any changes for you who have played the Preview; you can pick up where you left off. As Alpha 3.24.3 is just a parallel Live track, we'll simply deprecate it when it's time. I completed the earlier phases of Save Stanton in Alpha 3.24.3, can I continue earning my rewards for the remaining phases in the 4.0 Preview? No, Save Stanton will not be running in the Preview build. However, you can wrap up Save Stanton in Alpha 3.24.3. I pledged for a Mirai Guardian, how can I access it? The Mirai Guardian and Mirai Guardian QI are available to fly now in the 4.0 Preview, follow the steps listed above to access the Preview build.