Star Citizen’s annual Intergalactic Aerospace Expo event is now live, and as part of the celebrations, Star Citizen is free to play from now until December 5, complete with a new IAE Academy system designed to provide “a tutorial for new players.” and recurring”.
Developer Cloud Imperium says the event “presents a perfect opportunity to test out new ships, refresh space survival basics, and prepare to boldly explore a new frontier.”
“Once players have completed the new player experience on their borrowed Drake Cutter utility ship, they will be able to rent any of the available ships to undertake a series of missions including a bounty hunt, transporting cargo, mining, and visiting themselves. the IAE exhibition floor, to earn UEC in-game, IAE clothing and an armor and weapons kit to start your new life in space,” the team added.
The new ships include the Terrapin Medic, “a welcome sight for any scout or wounded soldier”, while the F7C Mk II line expands with the F7C-R and the F7C-S, known as the “Ghost”. CIG says there has “never been a better time to fly in Star Citizen.”
Star Citizen has raised a staggering $700 million in crowdfunding. Cloud Imperium recently shared an expanded gameplay reveal of its upcoming Star Citizen spin-off, Squadron 42, releasing in 2026.
