Star Citizen’s annual Foundation Festival returns from July 2 to 14, celebrating the Star Citizen community and welcoming new pilots to the ‘verse. This year’s event also features a Free Fly period, giving all players free access to the game and the chance to fly eight distinct ships and vehicles - a perfect introduction to Star Citizen’s rich and varied universe.
Hot on the heels of the Alpha 4.2: Storm Breaker release, which introduced new missions and the towering irradiated Apex Valakkar, a colossal worm-like creature from the depths below, the Foundation Festival arrives at the perfect time to prepare new players for the adventure ahead.
To get started, newcomers can check the New Player Essentials, packed with helpful tips, guides, and must-know information to take their first confident steps in the ‘verse. There are also in-game tutorials, beginner friendly articles and videos on the Welcome Hub, and the Guide System further connects beginners with veteran players eager to lend a hand and share their knowledge.
Launching alongside the festival is the all-new Star Citizen Referral Program, a fully revamped system that makes it easier and more rewarding than ever to join the community. Featuring a fresh interface, better tracking tools, and seriously legendary rewards, the program now also gives 50,000 aUEC to every new player who joins using a referral code: an immediate kickstart to their journey.
To help equip new players for their adventures, three starter bundles are available at a discounted price through July 16. Each pack includes a game download, starter ship, special edition ship paint, and more. Pilots can choose from the versatile Drake Cutter, the cargo-ready Intrepid from Crusader Industries, or the Nomad, a sleek and flexible freighter from Consolidated Outland. With a ‘verse filled with veterans eager to welcome new players aboard, a wealth of diverse content to explore, and free access throughout the Foundation Festival, there’s never been a better time to join Star Citizen.
When
Foundation Festival including Free Fly: 4pm UTC Wednesday, July 2 – 4pm UTC Monday, July 14
To get started, simply head to the Foundation Festival page or play.sc
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