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The latest #StarCitizen #freefly is available now until 23 February 2026 @ 2000 UTC.

This means you can play all of Star Citizen for free until then!

Check out the step-by-step instructions on our How to Join a Free Fly page to get started.

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Start Star Citizen
Your journey into the epic Star Citizen universe is just starting, and we're here to help you go from nothing to playing!
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February 12, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Here's what happening this week in #StarCitizen - February 9-15!

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New Monthly Bundle

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Server Downtime @ 1100 UTC
Coramor Start
Industrial Missions Guide
Behind the Ships: New ARGO Ship
Roadmap Update

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Free Fly & Referral Bonus Start ~ 1600 UTC

Upcoming Release:
4.7- Evocati Tech Previews
February 10, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Here's what happening this week in #StarCitizen - February 2-8!

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Monthly Subscriber Update

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January 2026 Monthly Report

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Star Citizen Live @ 1500 UTC with Chief Technology Officer Benoit Beausejour

Upcoming Release:
4.7- No earlier than March 18 based on Clearing the Air event end date
February 3, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Missing inventory in #StarCitizen 4.6?

You're not alone, and it's not something you did.

The devs have "been rolling out fixes to restore inventories for players who were missing them. Some may still be impacted, and we’re continuing to work on it."

robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/com...
January 30, 2026 at 4:02 PM
#StarCitizen 4.6 is Live!

This patch brings the new Alliance Aid event, night vision to many ships, the new RSI Hermes, and more!

The login queues in the first hour of release are much shorter after the devs made some back end fixes.

Full Patch Notes-
robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link...
Star Citizen Alpha 4.6
Roberts Space Industries is the official go-to website for all news about Star Citizen and Squadron 42. It also hosts the online store for game items and merch, as well as all the community tools use...
robertsspaceindustries.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Here's what happening this week in #StarCitizen - January 26 - February 1!

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4.6 LIVE Release
Behind the Ships: RSI Hermes
Roadmap Update

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Bar Citizens - Bordeaux, France and Euless, Texas, USA

Upcoming Release:
4.6- PTU All Backers, LIVE Release Wednesday
January 27, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Inside #StarCitizen returned, and what did we learn?
- 4.6 releases next week
- patch releases every other month
- inventory rework, crafting, instancing, new planets, and more this year
- weekly ISC, SCL, or BTS episodes
- Behind the Ships for RSI Hermes next week

m.youtube.com/watch?v=JBNM...
Inside Star Citizen | Alpha 4.6 Patch Report
YouTube video by Star Citizen
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January 23, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Here's what happening this week in #StarCitizen - Jan 19-25!

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November & December 2025 Monthly Progress Report

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Inside Star Citizen - 4.6 Features
In Case You Missed It Sale Starts @ 1600 UTC

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Daymar Rally Starts @ 1600 UTC

Upcoming Release:
4.6- PTU All Backers
January 20, 2026 at 1:46 AM
It's your last chance to make your voice heard in the #StarCitizen official annual player survey.

It takes about 15 minutes, and you get a free hangar flair for participating.

Survey period ends 15 January!

Additional details and survey link are here-
robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/com...
[Live Feedback] Star Citizen Gameplay Survey - Star Citizen Spectrum
Hello! The gameplay survey is back! This survey is a chance for us to hear directly from you. We want to learn more about who you are, how you play, and how you feel about the game today as well...
robertsspaceindustries.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Here's what happening this week in #StarCitizen - Jan 12-18!

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January Monthly Bundle

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Roadmap Update
Commodity Trade Boost limited-time event starts in-game

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Annual Player Survey closes

Upcoming Release:
4.6- Evocati
January 13, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Here's what's happening this week in #StarCitizen - Dec 29-Jan 4!

Free Luminalia Gifts Still Available to All Players-
Click each box!
robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link...

Nothing else, it's the end of the year hiatus for the Star Citizen devs.

Upcoming Releases:
4.6- No News This Year
December 30, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Here's what's happening this week in #StarCitizen - Dec 22-28!

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Letter from the Chairman

And that's it for the year!

Luminalia Gifts Available to All Players-
Click each box & get the gifts, no starter pack needed!
robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link...

Upcoming Releases:
No News This Year
December 23, 2025 at 3:39 AM
#StarCitizen 4.5 is LIVE!

This patch introduces engineering gameplay where you manage and repair your ship as you fly across the 'verse.

Physical helmets, ship armor, and FPS weapon attachments, too!

Oh, and VR is included as an experimental feature.

robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link...
Star Citizen Alpha 4.5.0
Roberts Space Industries is the official go-to website for all news about Star Citizen and Squadron 42. It also hosts the online store for game items and merch, as well as all the community tools use...
robertsspaceindustries.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Here's what's happening this week in #StarCitizen - Dec 15-21!

All Week-
Luminalia Starter Pack Deals & Free Gifts

The following are tied to the LIVE release of 4.5-
Engineering Gameplay Guide
Roadmap Update

Upcoming Release:
4.5- PTU All Backers, "aiming to launch later this week"
December 16, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Here's what happening this week in #StarCitizen - Dec 8-14!

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Luminalia and Gift Calendar Starts

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Luminalia Daily Gifts

And that's it!

Upcoming Release:
4.5- PTU All Backers
December 9, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Here's what happening this week in #StarCitizen - Dec 1-7!

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Monthly Subscriber Update

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IAE 2955 & Free Fly end @ 2000 UTC
Roadmap Update

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Server Maintenance starts @ 1300 UTC
Inside Star Citizen: Engineering in 4.5

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IAE Referral Bonus ends @ 2000 UTC

Upcoming Release:
4.5- PTU Wave 1
December 2, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Here's what happening this week in #StarCitizen - Nov 24-30!

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IAE 2955 & Free Fly & Drops

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Behind the Ships: L-22 Alpha Wolf

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Behind the Ships: New Greycat Vehicle
Talking Shop Podcast ep. 3

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Inside Star Citizen: New Ships Q&A

Upcoming Release:
4.5- Evocati "as early as Tuesday"
November 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The #StarCitizen #FreeFly is available from now until December 3!

Now is your chance to play Star Citizen for free, and as a bonus, you can try every ship in the game for free with the ongoing IAE event.

We have step-by-step instructions on our website here:

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Start Star Citizen
Your journey into the epic Star Citizen universe is just starting, and we're here to help you go from nothing to playing!
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November 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
#StarCitizen 4.4 released to live!

This patch features the new Nyx system, multiple new ships, including the RSI Perseus, new missions, new factions, and IAE.

Players are reporting long login queues, so be patient until the rush passes!

Full Patch Notes-
robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link...
Star Citizen Alpha 4.4.0
Roberts Space Industries is the official go-to website for all news about Star Citizen and Squadron 42. It also hosts the online store for game items and merch, as well as all the community tools use...
robertsspaceindustries.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Here's what happening this week in #StarCitizen - Nov 17-23!

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IAE Rental Availability Schedule

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4.4 Releases!
Roadmap Update

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IAE & Free Fly Start @ 1600 UTC
Perseus Q&A
Talking Shop Podcast ep. 1
Salvage Update guide

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Talking Shop Podcast ep. 2

Upcoming Releases:
4.4- LIVE Wednesday
November 18, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Here's what happening this week in #StarCitizen (November 10-16)!

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IAE 2955 FAQ

And that's it!

If you want any Frontier Fighter Finale rewards, get in there and finish those up before 4.4 releases next week!

Upcoming Releases:
4.4.0- PTU Open to All Waves
November 11, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Here's what happening this week in #StarCitizen (November 3-9)!

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Monthly Subscriber Update

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October 2025 Monthly Report
Roadmap Update

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Frontier Fighters Finale Phase 3 starts @ 1600 UTC

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Bar Citizen World Tour- Prague

Upcoming Releases:
4.4.0- Evocati & "public PTU later this week"
November 4, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Here's what happening this week in #StarCitizen (October 27 - November 2)!

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Day of the Vara

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Frontier Fighters Finale Phase 2 starts

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October Jump Point magazine for subscribers

Upcoming Releases:
4.4.0- "Evocati sometime later this week"
October 28, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Here's what happening this week in #StarCitizen (October 20-26)!

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Day of the Vara

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Maintenance Downtime from 1200-1600 UTC
Roadmap Update with 4.4 features

Upcoming Releases:
4.4.0- "expected to reach Evocati soon"
October 21, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Here's what happening this week in #StarCitizen (October 13-19)!

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Day of the Vara

And that's it!

4.3.2 is set to release later this week, but Monday's PTU patch was not a Release Candidate as originally planned. It might be a fun Friday release!

Upcoming Releases:
4.3.2- PTU All Backers
October 14, 2025 at 3:12 AM