!!! note Updated as of LIVE Patch 4.1
!!! note New to Star Citizen/Haven't touched the project in a while? Check out this [!~Introduction & Overview~!](https://rentry.org/guier/) on the game.
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!!! info October 2024
- **The old launcher has been retired as of October 2024.** The new game launcher is now available to download here: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19818-Introducing-The-RSI-Launcher-20
- Citizencon 2024 has provided a comprehensive plan for the future of the MMO, detailing what a "1.0 release" will entail. If you are interested in knowing about what kind of game Star Citizen is going to be, I highly recommend that you watch this presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkMD3ZfDZus
- **SQ42 Chapter 1 Gameplay** !>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H-0x4xk2Xk
Along with the announcement of the new release date sometime in !>2026
!!! info March 2025
- Introducing Item Insurance/recovery coming in 3 tiers, starting with tier 0 in patch 4.1: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/3/thread/alpha-4-1-first-look-at-item-recovery/
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!!! note Read more about the different testing channels here: https://rentry.org/guier/#public-testing-environments
Environment: | Patch Notes:
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**LIVE** | https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/Patch-Notes/20522-Star-Citizen-Alpha-41
**Evocati/Tech-Preview/PTU** | https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/190048?page=1&sort=last-activity
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Resources: | Links:
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**Minimum System Requirements** | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GLzwOLP0lE
**Performance Tips** | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rozFdpGY5n4
**Building a PC for Star Citizen**| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9zUwbXApbE
**Technical Support Page** | https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/categories/202530337-Technical-Support
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Resources: | Links:
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**In-Game Settings & Keybinding Recommendations** | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7lau0HDeN4
**BuzZzKiller's Recommended/Exported Bindings for HOTAS & HOSAS** | https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/50174/thread/buzzz-killer-s-recommended-exported-bindings/7039443
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Resources: | Links:
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**Official Socials** | https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertsSpaceInd -> -> https://twitter.com/RobertsSpaceInd
**Support Articles** | https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us
**Server Status** | https://status.robertsspaceindustries.com/
**Telemetry** | https://robertsspaceindustries.com/telemetry
**Buyback Token Schedule** | https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/1/thread/2025-buy-back-token-schedule/
**Issue council** | https://issue-council.robertsspaceindustries.com/
**Ship Loaner Matrix** | https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003093114-Loaner-Ship-Matrix
**Roadmap** | https://robertsspaceindustries.com/roadmap
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!!! warning Shop data is no longer available in the games files as of patch 3.20.
Websites that relied on datamining information from the game files (such as https://finder.cstone.space/ & https://www.erkul.games/) for the location and aUEC pricing of weapons, armor, ships, etc. have to resort to manually gathering that information themselves and from volunteers for the time being. Expect outdated pricing information from these websites going forward, especially right after a patch drops.
Resources: | Links:
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**Wiki** | https://starcitizen.tools/
**Fleetyards** | https://fleetyards.net/
**Item Finder** | https://finder.cstone.space/
**Planet Survey** | https://survey.cstone.space/
**General Purpose Website(s) for Trading Logistics & More** | https://sc-trade.tools/home->-> https://uexcorp.space/
**Full Star System Overview's with Extensive Navigation Guides** | https://verseguide.com/
**ChrisCBG's Star Citizen Reference Sheets** | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hPtkQZPNzyahafSuZlPWVj-SMnWxAw-Y5LgSIj62fq4/edit?gid=0#gid=0
**Armory Builder (Armor Locations, Price & Drop Rates)** | https://armory.thespacecoder.space
**Extensive FPS Weapon Data Spreadsheet** | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11SWRLTlcWtPxNQCYqn3qDVdqUgYhds6gzmbA7q3AqhY/edit?gid=953135858#gid=953135858
**Comprehensive List of Every Item & Vehicle's Stats** | https://tanx0r.org/
**Detailed Progress Tracker** | https://shinytracker.app/
**Unofficial Roadmap to Dynamic Server Meshing** | https://sc-server-meshing.info/ ->-> https://sc-server-meshing.info/wiki (Mobile Friendly)
**CCU Game App** | https://ccugame.app/
**Crowdfunding Dashboard** | https://ccugame.app/star-citizen-funding-dashboard/funding-dashboard
**Premade Custom Character Library** | https://www.star-citizen-characters.com/
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Resources: | Links:
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**Wiki** | https://starcitizen.tools/Ships
**Loadout & DPS Calculator** | https://www.erkul.games/
**Extensive Performance Overview** | https://www.spviewer.eu/
**Where to Buy Ships In-Game** | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYUJkArcawA
**Ship Rental Locations & Prices** | https://starcitizen.tools/Ship_renting
**Short Flight & Fight Guides** | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6aU7tL6raA (Maneuvering) ->->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayEBxAQVQNs (Distance Control) ->-> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMO4Iwjq6hQ (Flying Coupled & Decoupled) ->-> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M25_x1tVrmU (Pitch Fighting)
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!!! note Introduction to Cargo Hauling: https://rentry.org/guier/#cargo-hauling-contracts
Cargo Resources: | Links:
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**Wiki** | https://starcitizen.tools/Cargo
**Beginner Guide to Cargo** | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1lKdZY0618
**Hauling Companion** ([read more here](https://old.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/1joy2nu/i_present_you_hauling_companion/)) | https://www.hauling-companion.com/
**Ship Cargo Grid Reference Sheets** | https://robertsspaceindustries.com/community-hub/post/cargo-grid-reference-guide-vqkv5cQI8ZCLC
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!!! note Introduction to Mining: https://rentry.org/guier/#intro-to-mining
Resources: | Links:
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**Wiki** | https://starcitizen.tools/Mining
**Dedicated Website for Mining** | https://regolith.rocks/
**Aaron Halo Route Planner** | https://cstone.space/resources/knowledge-base/36-refinery-to-aaron-halo-mining-routes
**Beginner Guide to ROC & Ship Mining** | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JdkWsgBsnE
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!!! note Introduction to Salvaging: https://rentry.org/guier/#intro-to-salvaging
Resources: | Links:
:---- | :----
**Wiki** | https://starcitizen.tools/Salvage
**Salvage Beginner Guide** | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sndPQX3smiY
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Resources: | Links:
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**Wiki Entry** | https://starcitizen.tools/Piracy
**Interdiction Route Planner**| https://snareplan.dolus.eu
**How to Plan Stakeouts & Utilize the Mantis** | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csV6ZxdRwHU
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!!! note These are the websites that anons use to show off their fleets in the threads. Provided examples.
Resources: | Links:
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**StarJump (2D Fleetviewer)** | https://hangar.link/
**Starship 42 (3D Fleetviewer)** | https://www.starship42.com/
->StarJump<- | ->Starship 42<-
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Resources: | Links:
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**Linux ORG** | https://robertsspaceindustries.com/orgs/LUG
**Lug Helper** | https://github.com/starcitizen-lug/lug-helper
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!!! danger !~Read this FAQ first:~! https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/115013325608-Gifting-FAQs
Use at your own risk. I cannot speak to which website is the most "trustworthy".
Resources: | Links:
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**Star-Hangar** | https://star-hangar.com/
**Space-Foundry** | https://space-foundry.com/
**TheImpound** | https://theimpound.com/
**/r/Starcitizen_trades** | https://www.reddit.com/r/Starcitizen_trades/ -> -> http://mrfats.mobiglas.com/ (Starcitizen_trades filter)
**Ebay** | https://www.ebay.com/
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Resources: | Links:
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**RSIsubscriber** | https://www.reddit.com/r/RSIsubscriber/
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Resources: | Links:
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**scdatatools** | https://gitlab.com/scmodding/frameworks/scdatatools
**sc-leaks cord** | https://discord.gg/pipelinesc *Abandon all hope, ye who enter*
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Resources: | Chrome: | Firefox:
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**Star Citizen Hangar XPlorer** | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/star-citizen-hangar-xplor/bhkgemjdepodofcnmekdobmmbifemhkc?hl=en-GB | https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/star-citizen-hangar-xplorer/
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!!! info For owners of an Intel CPU 12th generation and above
There are reported severe performance issues while having E-Cores enabled (mainly for those on Windows 10), so It's recommend to **disable them** through your motherboard's BIOS.
When running into performance or other issues while playing Star Citizen, it's important to do your due diligence and rule out any problems coming from your end before seeking further assistance. Make sure that you also **read up on the !~known issues~!** with the current live patch and the **!~technical support articles~!** provided by CIG.
Resources: | Links:
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**Known Issues** | https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360056254754-Star-Citizen-Alpha-Known-Issues
**Technical Support** | https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/categories/202530337-Technical-Support
!!! info Basic SC Troubleshooting Checklist:
- [x] Make sure that your PC specs meet the **minimum system requirements**.
- [x] **!~Install the game on an SSD~!**, this cannot be stressed enough.
- [x] Keep your Operating System and GPU drivers **updated**.
- [x] Enable the **!~XMP profile~!** in your motherboards BIOS to unlock your RAMs advertised speeds.
- You can view your RAM's current clock speed by going to the ** > **, and it will be displayed near the bottom next to **"Speed."**
- [x] Delete the **"!~user~!"** folder.
- Other gameplay and performance issues may be solved by deleting the user folder, located in the default **** installation path.
- Before you do so, make sure to **backup any !~custom keybindings~! and !~character presets~!** you've made.
- Keybind files are located in the **** path.
- Character preset **** files are located in the **** path.
- Doing so will reset your settings to default.
- [x] Delete the **shaders** folder if you are running into performance/graphical related issues in-game.
- The shaders folder is located in the default **** path
- It will be named something akin to ****.
- The game will then recompile the shaders for each location you visit as you play (if you are running dx11).
- [x] In some extreme account related cases, a potential solution is to **initiate a character repair** through the official website.
- On the RSI website, go into your **** > **** > **** and click ****.
- In doing so:
- Your playing avatar will be re-created.
- Your character will be sent back to your home location.
- Inventories, items, currencies and mission progress will persist.
- [x] Make sure that your **systems clock is !~synced~!**, or you may encounter strange issues in-game (such as not being able to change ship components in the Vehicle app).
1. Open your Systems Settings.
2. Select Time and Language.
3. Click Date and Time.
4. Under the “Synchronize your clock” option, select the button that says “Sync Now”.
- [x] Set your keyboard language to the System's default if you find yourself unable to interact with the UI in-game.
- [x] Restart your PC.
- [x] Reinstall Star Citizen.
If the provided resources linked above and all these steps prove futile in alleviating your issues, you should then consider reaching out to CIGs customer support for further guidance.
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I'm active in the /vm/ threads, so feel free to suggest any other useful SC-related info you believe should be included here, or if something is outdated or the links are broken.

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