Star Citizen 3.0, the new Tumbril Nova, and the AtV Squadron 42 Holiday Special
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Happy Holidays from RSI



December 22nd, 2017



Dear Citizen,



Star Citizen Alpha 3.0 goes Live tomorrow. The latest build is currently in open PTU for all backers to play, but we’ll be make it an official Live release tomorrow to get more eyes and ships into the 'Verse to help stress test and identify the bugs to smash in the new year.

Now that the team had completed the heavy lifting to get the tech, content and systems for 3.0, they can focus on optimizations, feature consolidations, and polish for our first quarterly release

Thanks to all of our backers and the entire Cloud Imperium team for making this possible. The release expands the game and adds features, like procedural planetary tech, our new mission system, and the cargo and commodity system. It also introduces flyable ships like the Dragonfly, Nox, and an updated Cutlass Black.

The recently introduced Tumbril Nova is an imposing brute, but a closer look reveals a deceptively versatile tank. Learn more in a Q&A that highlights this iconic war machine. Also, check out our Around the Verse holiday special featuring extensive Squadron 42 gameplay.   

Need the perfect gift this Holiday season? Pick up one of our discounted Starter Packages, like a chic Consolidated Outland Mustang, utilitarian RSI Aurora, or reliable Aegis Avenger? Check out all three exclusive packages here.

Our team will be taking a break over the holidays, and we’ll be back to full speed with our shows and updates on Jan 8th. We will, however, have episodes of Around the Verse airing on their usual day and time.


Happy Holidays, everyone.

Sincerely, 


The Star Citizen Team
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Tumbril Nova Concept Promotion

Tumbril’s Nova battle tank is now available. A Tevarin War-era legend, the Nova has been reimagined for the 30th Century. Learn more about the Nova in this in-depth Q&A with its designers and pledge here to add this battlefield equalizer to your fleet today.
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Around the Verse Holiday Special

Tune in here to watch our super-size Around the Verse Holiday Special. You’ll get a look at Squadron 42 gameplay, meet the team that’s working on the game, and catch a special edition of Ship Shape.

New Squadron 42 Content

Check out the Squadron 42 section of our website. While you're there, enlist to receive our dedicated Squadron 42 newsletter so you can stay up-to-date on the game's development.

The Observist: Crusader's Moons

Take a guided tour to the three beautiful moons of Crusader in Stanton, courtesy of The Observist.
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LIVE Version : Alpha 2.6.3
PTU Version : Alpha 3.0
PTU Test Groups : Open
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Azauth
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MIGHTY
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MIGHTY
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Sifobal
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5ifo
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11th
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AUSSIECOOP
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11TH
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AUSSIECOOP
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ACESHIGH
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WISDOM
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WISDOM
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Subscriber Poll

Voice your opinion on all of your Subscriber perks to help us refine them for the new year.

The poll closes soon, so cast your vote now.

Vault - AEGIS Hammerhead Concept

Open the vault for a look at WIP concept art for the massive Aegis gunship, the Hammerhead.
 
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Jump Point - Final Issue of 2017

This month’s issue of Jump Point includes three new pieces of lore, the highly anticipated third installment of the Idris WIP, a look back at 2017 and the making of Star Citizen Alpha 3.0.

Interested in our hardcover Jump Point Volume 3 collection? Pick up a copy here.
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Citizen of the Stars - Season Finale

Will our final Quantum Questions challenger have what it takes to become the first Quantum Champion? Also, SuperMacBrothers discusses what it's like having your face scanned into the game. Tune in here.
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Meet Ups

Check out Jorunn's 2017 Bar Citizen wrap up here. Meet-ups still to come in 2017:
22nd - Oahu, New Hampshire
29th - Athens
30th - Iowa

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Staff Pick: Simple Ship Models

Just in time for the Holidays, Krosbone has taken a simplistic approach to ship model design, making some fun toys for his son that also look cool on the tree.
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These action figures represent which branch of the UEE armed forces?