Imagine a universe that combines the freedom of exploration, the thrill of combat, and the unique challenge of building a life in space. Star Citizen puts ultimate control in the hands of the player, whether you're making your way as a cargo hauler, exploring the vastness of space, or scraping out a living outside the law, you will navigate through a mixture of procedurally generated and handcrafted worlds and interact with a variety of characters.
Star Citizen is in active development. You can download and play Star Citizen Alpha 3.12 now. Additional features and updates will be released as they are developed.
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Discover space
build a life
Fight. Trade. Explore.
A Universe Awaits.
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Beyond exploration
You are the frontier
Study the
Universe
See the vast array of proposed systems in the UEE and beyond.
Game Modes
Playable Today
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Be who
you are
Born to
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Fight
Fight
From high speed dogfights to intense FPS warfare, battles can occur anytime, anywhere. So whether you're chasing down ruthless bounties or raiding civilian cargo haulers, it'll be up to you to decide which side of the law you want to fall on.How to Play -
EXPLORE
EXPLORE
The explorer builds a life on the pursuit of knowledge and discovery. They will seek out the unknown or sometimes just surrender to the thrill of getting lost. Whether it's a hidden outpost, a derelict ship or a beautiful sunset, explorers are eager to see what's waiting over that next ridge.How to Play -
UNITE
UNITE
Be a part of something greater. Engage other players to crew a multi-crew ship or build a player-run Organization into an entire spacefaring fleet. Either way, the Star Citizen Universe is all about community. In here, your actions have consequences that will either draw cheers from players and NPCs or get you shot.How to play -
Trade
Trade
Dive into a dynamic economy and seek your fortune. Traders are drawn to the thrill of amassing resources, currency and social status. Whether trading contraband on the blackmarket or building legitimate empires, the life of the trader requires resourcefulness, strategy and an entrepreneurial spirit.How to play
Systems online
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*Note: Star Citizen Alpha 3.11 is currently available to download and play. Additional features and updates will be released as they are developed.
Show PC Requirements* Windows 7 (64bit) with Service Pack 1, Windows 8 (64bit), Windows 10 - Anniversary Update (64bit)
* DirectX 11 Graphics Card with 2GB RAM (4GB strongly recommended)
* Quad Core CPU
* 16GB+ RAM
* SSD strongly recommended