UPDATE 2 Hi there! The jury reviewed your submissions and selected four winners, and it was a tough choice! You can find the links below. Congratulations to @AlexanderSyner, @ManDark_o7, @Jimill, and @xC4Px. And a big Thank You to everyone who took part. We saw so many outstanding, creative, and funny images - I still haven't decided on my new desktop wallpaper. Thanks again, everyone! Check out their image galleries! :first_place_medal: First :second_place_medal: Second :third_place_medal: Third :sports_medal: Fourth _________________ Update: The submission period for the Beauty of Pyro Screenshot Contest has ended. Stay tuned as we kick off the voting process and prepare to announce the winning entries soon! _________________ Among all the planets, moons, and celestial bodies out there, this is my favorite place… We've finally arrived in Pyro, and untold adventures await! However, it’s not just about profit and reputation. Sometimes, it's the beauty of a landscape, the play of light, or the striking terrain that captivates us, stopping us in our tracks. We invite you to capture those moments — the stunning sights that make you pause and appreciate the 'verse around you. Welcome to the 'Beauty of Pyro Screenshot Contest'! Today, we invite you to capture the raw beauty of Pyro and share it with us. As you explore this wild and dangerous system, get ready to showcase your favorite locations. Whether you stumble upon a hidden gem that could become a future tourist hotspot or a breathtaking vista amidst the chaos, take a screenshot, upload it, and seize the chance to win a new ship for your next thrilling adventure in the perilous yet stunning expanse of Pyro. You can access 4.0 Preview from the 'Game Environment' dropdown in the RSI Launcher. Once the full rollout of Alpha 4.0 is complete, all your progression, ships, and vehicles will transfer to the Live environment. Before You Begin Before you start submitting, please read the contest rules carefully. Remember to upload your entries as an image gallery to the Community Hub, and NOT as a reply to this thread. Capture one image of each celestial body in Pyro — 6 planets and 6 moons — and use the provided frames for each, which display the name of the planet or moon. This will help everyone easily identify your images. Keep In Mind Read the contest rules carefully! All submissions must include 12 in-game screenshots, with each showcasing a unique location from the 12 celestial bodies of the Pyro star system, which consists of six planets and six moons. We ask you to explore and choose your preferred locations, whether capturing the entire planet/moon or a specific spot of interest. Any other subject will be disqualified. Images must have a minimum resolution of 1920x1080. Post-processing effects are NOT allowed, including the use of third-party programs/applications like Photoshop or Reshade. Please upload your contest submission entries as an image gallery :exclamation: to the Community Hub, NOT as a reply to this thread. Name the Community Hub image gallery 'Beauty of Pyro Screenshot Contest' Capture one image of each celestial body in Pyro — 6 planets and 6 moons — and use the provided frames :exclamation: for each, displaying the name of the planet or moon. This will help everyone easily identify your images. Multiple submissions are NOT permitted. Make your single submission count! Group submissions are NOT allowed. Friends can appear in the screenshot, but only the individual submitting the entry is eligible to win. Images that include player handles will NOT qualify. Consider turning off the HUD when taking screenshots for better composition. You are limited to winning one prize, meaning you cannot win on multiple platforms. Winning Conditions The CIG jury will judge your submissions on the following: Quality Aesthetic Composition Creativity Rule adherence Dates The submission period will end on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 8 am UTC. Prizes :first_place_medal: 1st Place: Mirai Guardian QI in-game ship with LTI (in-game lifetime insurance) :second_place_medal: 2nd Place: Mirai Guardian in-game ship with LTI (in-game lifetime insurance) :third_place_medal: 3rd Place: MISC Starlancer MAX in-game ship with LTI (in-game lifetime insurance) :sports_medal: 4th Place: RSI Zeus Mk II ES in-game ship with LTI (in-game lifetime insurance) Good luck, everyone!