Update 2: Thanks to everyone for submitting your amazing creations! Your submissions truly surprised and captivated the team. Now, let’s celebrate the winners... Community Hub: @Balkie - https://robertsspaceindustries.com/community-hub/post/polaris-2955-the-rsi-polaris-flight-simulator-5ePI4oVoC3NkT @Smoke_Hermit - https://robertsspaceindustries.com/community-hub/post/rsi-ursa-medivac-for-ship-showdown-2955-fEhaynhBwWWxs @Cobra_Cmdr - https://robertsspaceindustries.com/community-hub/post/anvil-carrack-exploring-we-shall-go-KvfWETucEX5vg @Strait_Anal - https://robertsspaceindustries.com/community-hub/post/sipping-the-star-runner-0EZz3dTxuGh2v @polacus01 - https://robertsspaceindustries.com/community-hub/post/the-gladiator-Abvk6ozq68478 @Frapwaam - https://robertsspaceindustries.com/community-hub/post/ship-showdown-2955-drake-vulture-srSuZcECzeyfL @Lichruler - https://robertsspaceindustries.com/community-hub/post/the-argo-atls-the-unsung-hero-of-the-verse-k1Wd2OqaKcjNd @Raven004 - https://robertsspaceindustries.com/community-hub/post/hornet-mk-ii-for-the-win-ship-showdown-2955-lITz62HcRMcIg @Wheezing_Grizzly - https://robertsspaceindustries.com/community-hub/post/post-card-from-argo-mAqWD78vZVdKF @Maxyy - https://robertsspaceindustries.com/community-hub/post/f7-ship-showdown-homemade-Dv5fAFMYSF1z4 X (Twitter): Fat_Bird - https://x.com/FatBirdSC1/status/1950554415070429500 MrKraken - https://x.com/RealMrKraken/status/1951273439810998396 バン・ダナス - https://x.com/ban_danas/status/1950532439388098690 Uboo - https://x.com/UbooGaming/status/1953465026531975544 Khepri-Art - https://x.com/ArtKhepri/status/1952336998087164403 :tada: Be sure to click the links above to check out the original entries and cheer on the winners! The fight isn’t over yet! Ship Showdown Phase 2 is in full swing, and the head-to-head battles are heating up! _________________ Update: The submission period for Ship Showdown Phase 1 has ended. Thank you for all the amazing submissions! Next, the CIG judges will select the creative winners. In the meantime, we will be finalizing the Top 16 list based on your votes, as well as on flight and drive time in-game. Stay tuned for more updates! _________________ It's that time of year again! The ultimate clash of the freighters and fighters, the tiny and the giant, newcomers and classics, has begun. It's Ship Showdown! Which ships will fight their way to the finals and earn a spot in this year's Intergalactic Aerospace Expo's Best in Show? That's for YOU to decide. And while you rally behind your favorite, you could become a champion yourself and win a brand-new RSI Meteor. Read on to find out how! Ship Showdown 2955 Phase 1 Has Begun! Cheer on your favorite ships in the 'verse, because they'll need every bit of support to reach Phase 2 and claim a spot in the Top 16 tournament bracket. Create an original artistic creation and upload it to the Community Hub or X (Twitter) with the hashtags #ShipShowdown and #StarCitizen. Write and perform an original song, build something out of any material, capture breathtaking in-game machinima, create a trailer, sketch, paint, sculpt, or even craft the ship for real! There are no limits, just make sure it's your original work and showcases your favorite ship. Keep In Mind A Contest Entry submission may be any type of creative work, including, but not limited to, art, music, writing, or any type of material so long as it: Celebrates or highlights a Star Citizen ship or vehicle eligible for Ship Showdown at the time of the contest Is original and created by the entrant Does not include AI-generated content, which will not be considered Observes and respects the RSI Terms Is submitted to either submission venue If submitted on X (Twitter), the post must contain the hashtags #StarCitizen and #ShipShowdown. All images must include the following image embedded in the content at a size where the text is legible: https://media.robertsspaceindustries.com/awe61poy5rx2m/source.png For full contest rules and to see some of the amazing submissions so far, please head over to the official Ship Showdown page. Winning Conditions The CIG jury will judge your submissions on: Rule adherence Quality Creativity Aesthetic composition Dates The submission period will end on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 20:00 UTC. Prizes Each of the following submissions that meet all entry requirements and are selected by the judges will receive an an in-game RSI Meteor with Lifetime Insurance: 10 submissions on the Community Hub 5 submissions on X (Twitter) Let the battles commence!