New Citizens, welcome to the 'verse! From July 2–14, jump into Star Citizen for free and explore everything Alpha 4.2.0 has to offer. Fly legendary ships, chase down outlaws, or become one. Smuggle contraband through Grim HEX, mine rare minerals in remote asteroid fields, blaze through high-speed races, or simply take in the breathtaking beauty of the 'verse. Whether you're exploring Pyro’s lawless frontier or making your mark in Stanton, there's a place for every kind of pilot. As part of Foundation Festival, we’re also highlighting the Guide System: Get paired with a veteran player to walk you through the basics, answer your questions, and help you get comfortable via voice or chat. Quickstart Resources Download Star Citizen - Install the latest RSI Launcher. New Player Guide - Take your first steps with us. Watch and Read - Learn the basics and hone your skills. Industrial | Weapons | Cargo | Medical | Master Modes | And more - Choose your game style and play the way you want. If you prefer a hands-on experience, launch Star Citizen, create your character, and learn the basics with our refreshed tutorial! Once you are on the game's menu, click on "Persistent Universe" and create your character. Then accept to "Play The Tutorial". Learn From Our Veterans Request a guide - Find the right person for you, and request their service to learn more about the basics, vehicle or FPS combat, missions, racing, mining, salvaging, trading, refueling, medical, touring, you name it! #helpdesk-volunteers - Your go-to live chat to ask questions to our most experienced citizens. Twitch/star-citizen - Watch streamers play the game, and learn from them! YouTube - Find up to date guides detailing all you need to know about Star Citizen. Must-Watch Beginner Guides The Ultimate Beginner Guide (Berks) Best Features Of 4.2 (Morphologis) How to Fly (CasaBLACK Gaming) The Mining Guide (Elguapoe) More Guides Join The Community Spectrum - Talk about the game, ask questions, and share your feedback with the community and our development team. Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Twitch | Comm-Link RSI | Reddit (Made By The Community) - Follow our main social media to follow our news. Community Hub - Check out amazing creations from our community, and share your proudest first moments in the 'verse with everyone! You’re never alone in the 'verse. If you need help, just ask! o7 New Pilot Checklist Do you feel ready to tackle your new adventures in Star Citizen? There’s no better teacher than hands-on experience, but don’t jump in blind. Before you launch, double-check that you’ve got the essentials locked in. Here’s your quick pre-flight checklist: Download and install Star Citizen. Skim through the New Player Guide. Play the Tutorial to get comfortable. Watch a beginner video. Join a Guide session if you need help. Say hello in #helpdesk-volunteers or Spectrum! You're prepped. You're cleared. Now it’s time to carve your own path among the stars. Whether you're hauling cargo, hunting bounties, or just exploring the unknown: the ‘verse is yours to shape.