Externer Inhalt media.robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.Visit robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link for more.
Hello everyone!
Every two weeks, we accompany the Roadmap update with a brief explanatory note to give you insight into the decision-making that led to any changes. This is part of an effort to make our communications more transparent, more specific, and more insightful for all of you who help to make Star Citizen and Squadron 42 possible.
Just a reminder: The 1.0 column showcases features and content planned for inclusion in or before Star Citizen 1.0. This means you may not have to wait for the 1.0 release to experience them. As features/content in the 1.0 column become ready, they will migrate left into a point patch column for release.
Be sure to check back every two weeks for the latest updates.
With that, let’s dive into this week’s Roadmap Roundup!
-CIG Community Team
Notable Changes: August 26, 2026
Release View
Alpha 4.10
The following cards have been set to Released:
- Mission Giver: Recco Battaglia
- Super Heavy Combat "BUL-H4" Armor
- Instancing
- Siege of Orison
- Fuel Tanks and Consumption Rebalance
- New Wikelo Ship Offerings (4.10.0) - Drake Clipper
- Apocalypse Arms "Vendetta" HMG
- Hedeby Gunworks "Arlington" Lever Action Rifle
- New Weapon Attachment: Hedeby Gunworks S2 Optic
- Kruger Stingray
- Implementing Kruger's first Medium Fighter, blending timeless styling with a transformative design that adapts its silhouette to the demands of modern flight.
Item Recovery: Ship Loadout Improvements has been moved to Alpha 4.11, as we need more time to test it with you in the PTU, before it goes live.
Alpha 4.11
Nyx II
With high temperatures and a high-pressure atmosphere dense with thick clouds, Nyx II is an inhospitable planet where protective gear is recommended. While some resources dot the surface, the risk involved in harvesting them has left the planet almost void of commercial development.
- This card has been set to Tentative.
Nyx III
Nyx III is an ice giant that lacks a breathable atmosphere and is considered a difficult candidate for expansive commercial resource extraction.
- This card has been set to Tentative.
Item Recovery: Ship Loadout Improvements
Implementing Item Recovery: Ship Loadout Improvements, updating ship and item recovery to better support custom loadouts through timed claims, optional expedite fees, freight elevator item claims, and debuting a free recovery option when losses are detected as outside the player’s control.
- This card has been set to Tentative.
Associated Science And Development "Model-K2" DMR
Implementing the Associated Science And Development "Model-K2" Designated Marksman Rifle, a versatile energy weapon that builds heat during sustained fire allowing operators to switch fire mode using heat to unleash powerful ultra fast projectiles
- This card has been set to Tentative.
Lightning Bold Company "Skarnov" Assault Rifle
Implementing the Lightning Bold Company "Skarnov" DMR, a fully automatic designated marksman rifle whose specialized projectiles create electrical discharges between multiple targets, making it highly effective against groups of hostiles.
- This card has been set to Tentative.
The existing Heavy Combat Armor also got its name: Monolith!
Join the discussion on Spectrum.
BEHIND THE SHIPS
Sophisticated. Stylish. Suave. It has to be Kruger. The most debonair manufacturer in the ‘verse is back to boost your cool and transform the battlefield with its first Medium Fighter.
Externer Inhalt media.robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.The deadly Nine Tails gang has returned with a devastating insurgence on Orison.
Visit robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link for more.
Externer Inhalt media.robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.Timeless style meets transformative flight.
Visit robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link for more.
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.Ship Showdown 2956
Every year, Ship Showdown challenges the community to champion their favorite vehicle. With a lineup spanning iconic fighters, industrial workhorses, heavy hitters and plenty more, 2956 is shaping up to be one for the record books! From longtime favorites to newer contenders, you made your voices heard and decided which ships deserved a shot at the crown. We received countless incredible submissions, including screenshots, videos, Lego® creations, grain arts, 3D-printed ships and even cardboard models. Thousands of entries were tallied to bring us the Top 16, which battled it out in the first round of head-to-head bouts. Now, as we enter the ELITE EIGHT, all of our remaining contenders are available to fly for free to all backers! The final battle starts here, where your votes will ultimately crown this year's Ship Showdown champion.
Here are the top eight vehicles this year, chosen by you:
Drake Ironclad Assault
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.With space for cargo, troops and small vehicles and ships, this Heavy Dropship brings more than just immense firepower and durability to the battlefield, it brings the ultimate combined arms platform.
Greycat MTC
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.Drive into the fray with Greycat’s tough and reliable MTC - perfect for carrying weapons and armor to battlefields, bunkers, outposts, expedition sites, and more.
Drake Corsair
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.Heed the call of uncharted space and harness the spirit of exploration with the Drake Corsair, a worthy companion, supporting you in battle, discovery, and delivery, wherever the winds of adventure may steer you.
Drake Clipper
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.A solo-flyable ship with multipurpose capabilities, built for freethinkers and lone travelers. Drake’s signature industrial design and evocative asymmetrical aesthetic make the Clipper a visual spectacle as well as a practical standout.
Aegis Reclaimer
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.The Aegis Reclaimer is an industrial salvage ship. Equipped with a reinforced cargo bay, a long-range jump drive and launch pods for unmanned drones, the Reclaimer is an ideal ship for taking advantage of deep space wrecks.
Origin M80
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.Origin’s first ever Heavy Fighter continues a legacy of beauty and elegance combined with high performance.
Gatac Railen
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.An elegant interspecies vessel perfect for any Human or Xi’an pilot looking for a safe, reliable solution for commercial-grade medium cargo hauling.
RSI Perseus
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.When RSI set out to make the definitive modern solution for civilian and paramilitary operations, it looked to its historic Perseus gunship.
Ship Showdown Prizes
As the competition heats up, the Elite Eight ships will be available to fly for free for all backers through the rest of the tournament.
The Final Four competitors will also receive a special in-game paint and challenge coin, with a manufacturer themed bomber jacket going to backers of the ultimate champ.
Don't miss trying the Elite Eight, free for all backers, until September 2, 4PM UTC!
The Live Service is currently in maintenance to deploy Star Citizen Alpha 4.10.0.
This maintenance window is not expected to exceed 4 hours.
New connections to the game have been disabled.
Servers will go offline at 1445 UTC.
Players are strongly advised to safely stow their vehicles and equipment before logging off in advance of server shutdown.
[2026-08-26 Updates]
1415 UTC - Initial Notice, Matchmaking disabled.
The RSI Issue Council will enter a maintenance window at 2026-08-25 1940 UTC to perform mandatory infrastructure updates.
This maintenance window is not expected to exceed 1 hour.
[2026-08-25 Updates]
1940 UTC - Initial notice, maintenance in-progress.
Happy Monday, everyone!
Last week, many of you joined us on the PTU to put Alpha 4.10 through its paces, with focused runs on Siege of Orison, Recco Battaglia, and Cargo Missions. We also granted access to the Kruger S-65 Stingray for the weekend as a bonus for participating. Thanks to everyone who jumped in and helped us push the build forward - it was a huge help!
We're shoring up additional fixes and tightening things up across the board. A whopping 230 Blocker, Critical, and High Priority fixes alone have been checked in to Alpha 4.10 so far, with many more fixes still to come. If all goes smoothly, we're aiming to roll Alpha 4.10 out to Live this week.
Meanwhile, Phase 2 of the biggest aerospace smackdown in the 'verse is well underway as we approach the last duels to determine the Elite Eight of Ship Showdown 2956. Today, two Eclectic Exotics exchange fire for a shot at advancing, and tomorrow, the Big Hitters step into the ring to duke it out for the final spot. Cast your vote to ensure your champion moves on to the next round, and don't forget that daily voters who see the competition through to the end will earn a commemorative Spectrum badge.
We're doing things a little differently for this year's celebration. With Alpha 4.10 heading toward Live, we want to give the team room to monitor the release and continue improving the experience once it lands. So, this year's Ship Showdown Free Fly will be focused on the community already in the 'verse. From August 26 to September 2, all existing backers will be able to take the Elite Eight for a spin before the Final Four take the spotlight at Best in Show during this year's Intergalactic Aerospace Expo.
Or, put simply: launching a major patch and running a wider Free Fly in the same week... we're not going to do that.
Now, let's see what's going on this week:
On Wednesday, the Ship Showdown Elite Eight Free Fly begins for the existing community. We'll also publish the latest Roadmap Update alongside its complementary Roadmap Roundup.
Friday, we're in a Gamescom state of mind. Come raise a glass or two with your fellow starfaring Citizens and the CIG team at our next Bar Citizen World Tour stop at BON - Brauhaus ohne Namen in Cologne, Germany, from 6:00 PM. Space is limited, so it's first-come, first-served. Full details on the Gamescom Bar Citizen post.
Same day, you'll also find our weekly RSI Newsletter directly delivered to your inbox, and Jump Point magazine is back for all subscribers.
Fly low, and fly fast!
The Weekly Community Content Schedule
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
- This Week in Star Citizen
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
- Ship Showdown 2956: Elite Eight Free Fly Begins
- Roadmap Update
- Roadmap Roundup
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
- Bar Citizen World Tour @ Gamescom - Cologne, Germany
- RSI Weekly Newsletter
- August Issue of Jump Point for Subscribers
Vision quest truth
Smuggling Origin 300
We offer this World to the Galaxy as a place to study and a place to meet We offer this World to the Entity as a place to study and a place to meet Known locally as Pinecone, this Poisonous Main Sequence Dwarf is situated on the further edge of the green band and is often overlooked when compared to Kallis VI Damn right it is. Point is, no damn AI system's ever gonna be as good as an experienced Chief engineer
Known locally as The Hive, this High-pressure Coreless Planet is situated on the further edge of the green band and is often overlooked when compared to Kilian XIII "Maybe you should have a Engineer have a look at you. Be sure." said Hester Polaris A further investigation of the planet revealed a cache of Kr'Thak weapons and war machines. "We don't have anythCore." Ernst said. The Being didn't like that answer.
COMMUNITY MVP: August 24, 2026
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.We're constantly amazed at the contributions made by the Star Citizen community. Whether it's fan art, a cinematic, YouTube guide, or even a 3D print of your favorite ship, we love it all! Every week, we select one piece of content submitted to the Community Hub and highlight it here. The highlighted content creator will be awarded an MVP badge on Spectrum and be immortalized in our MVP section of the Hub.
Visit the Community Hub.
Recco 4.10 Contracts Guide
by MrKraken
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.MrKraken put together a breakdown of the new Battaglia rewards coming in Alpha 4.10, walking through the mining and combat contracts in Nyx and what you'll earn for running them.
Watch the video on the Community Hub.
Top Images from the Community Hub
Don't forget to submit your content to our Community Hub for the chance to see it here!
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.Natural Habitat - DRAG0NAUT
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.Orbituary Cargo 4K Wallpapers - CarbonPixel
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Hello dear community,
It's time again to shine a spotlight on our most active members from the past week! From Aug 17th 2026 to Aug 24th 2026, many of you diligently took part in the discussions, made valuable contributions and made our forum a lively place. Here are this week's top posters:
We would like to thank all of the top posters. You have enriched the discussions and made our forum active and interesting. Your effort is truly remarkable!
Thank you to everyone who took part. Let's continue to have exciting discussions and learn from each other. Maybe you'll make it into the top 5 next week!
Have a nice day and have fun in the forum!
Your community team
Hallo liebe Community,
es ist wieder an der Zeit, unsere aktivsten Mitglieder der vergangenen Woche ins Rampenlicht zu stellen! Vom 17. August 2026 bis 24. August 2026 haben viele von euch fleißig an den Diskussionen teilgenommen, wertvolle Beiträge geleistet und unser Forum zu einem lebendigen Ort gemacht. Hier sind die Top-Poster dieser Woche:
Wir möchten uns bei allen Top-Postern herzlich bedanken. Ihr habt die Diskussionen bereichert und unser Forum aktiv und interessant gestaltet. Euer Einsatz ist wirklich bemerkenswert!
Vielen Dank an alle, die sich beteiligt haben. Lasst uns weiterhin spannende Diskussionen führen und voneinander lernen. Vielleicht schaffst du es ja nächste Woche in die Top 5!
Einen schönen Tag noch und viel Spaß im Forum!
Euer Community-Team
Ein offizieller Livestream von Cloud Imperium Games endet im völligen Chaos, als die Entwickler von Star Citizen an Bugs scheiterten. Die Reaktionen fallen vernichtend aus.
Hello everyone,
Last week, we dropped a big Roadmap Update, giving you the first look at 11 new cards tentatively planned for Alpha 4.11, including Nyx I, Starchitect, Planet Tech v5, new weapons, and more. If you haven’t already, check out the Release View for the full list of what’s currently in the works.
Thank you to everyone who has jumped into the Alpha 4.10 PTU with us recently. We’re eager to get this one onto the Live servers, and your participation has been tremendously helpful as we work through the remaining issues.
Keep an eye on Spectrum, as we intend to host a few focused stress tests this week to shore things up ahead of the Live release. We’ve intentionally held this patch back to give the team more time to address key issues and improve performance, with the goal of delivering a noticeably smoother experience when it arrives and building on that progress with each patch that follows.
And finally, a huge thank-you to everyone who joined us at Bar Citizen Denver over the weekend! The team had an incredible time connecting with so many of you and sampling Quantum Rye, a custom brew crafted specifically for the event (it was amazing!).
Next up, we’re crossing the Atlantic for gamescom in Cologne, Germany, on August 28. We can’t wait to reconnect with familiar faces, make new friends, and raise another glass with you!
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.This week:
Ship Showdown Phase 2 kicks off tomorrow, on Tuesday!
You rallied behind your favorites by sharing hundreds of fantastic creations during Phase 1, and now the Top 16 are ready to go head-to-head. From August 18 through September 2, two ships will face off each day, and it will be up to you to decide who moves forward in the bracket. Rally your crew, campaign for your pick, and make sure to cast your votes to earn an exclusive Spectrum badge along the way. Sixteen enter, but only one will take the crown!
On Wednesday, we're tentatively planning the start of some focused stress tests. Keep an eye on Spectrum for more information soon!
On Friday, the latest RSI Weekly Newsletter also lands in your inbox. If you’re not subscribed yet, you can sign up at any time through your account settings.
Cheers,
The Weekly Community Content Schedule
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
- This Week in Star Citizen
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
- Ship Showdown 2956 - Phase 2 Commences
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
- RSI Weekly Newsletter
Vision quest truth
Smuggling Origin 300
We offer this World to the Galaxy as a place to study and a place to meet We offer this World to the Entity as a place to study and a place to meet Known locally as Pinecone, this Poisonous Main Sequence Dwarf is situated on the further edge of the green band and is often overlooked when compared to Kallis VI Damn right it is. Point is, no damn AI system's ever gonna be as good as an experienced Chief engineer
Known locally as The Hive, this High-pressure Coreless Planet is situated on the further edge of the green band and is often overlooked when compared to Kilian XIII "Maybe you should have a Engineer have a look at you. Be sure." said Hester Polaris A further investigation of the planet revealed a cache of Kr'Thak weapons and war machines. "We don't have anythCore." Ernst said. The Being didn't like that answer.
COMMUNITY MVP: August 17, 2026
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.We're constantly amazed at the contributions made by the Star Citizen community. Whether it's fan art, a cinematic, YouTube guide, or even a 3D print of your favorite ship, we love it all! Every week, we select one piece of content submitted to the Community Hub and highlight it here. The highlighted content creator will be awarded an MVP badge on Spectrum and be immortalized in our MVP section of the Hub.
Visit the Community Hub.
SHIPKHANA
by Fat Bird
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.Fat Bird is back with another ship highlight! The Shiv has a solid reputation as a heavy fighter, but what about the simpler things, like how fun it is to fly? Embark on a full cinematic and audio adventure that's sure to be a feast for the eyes and ears!
Enjoy it on the Community Hub.
Top Images from the Community Hub
Don't forget to submit your content to our Community Hub for the chance to see it here!
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.Industry & Trading Expo 2956 - Pangora
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.Respect Begins with You - Uboo
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.SteelTek Super Heavy Armor - CarbonPixel
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Hello dear community,
It's time again to shine a spotlight on our most active members from the past week! From Aug 10th 2026 to Aug 17th 2026, many of you diligently took part in the discussions, made valuable contributions and made our forum a lively place. Here are this week's top posters:
We would like to thank all of the top posters. You have enriched the discussions and made our forum active and interesting. Your effort is truly remarkable!
Thank you to everyone who took part. Let's continue to have exciting discussions and learn from each other. Maybe you'll make it into the top 5 next week!
Have a nice day and have fun in the forum!
Your community team
Hallo liebe Community,
es ist wieder an der Zeit, unsere aktivsten Mitglieder der vergangenen Woche ins Rampenlicht zu stellen! Vom 10. August 2026 bis 17. August 2026 haben viele von euch fleißig an den Diskussionen teilgenommen, wertvolle Beiträge geleistet und unser Forum zu einem lebendigen Ort gemacht. Hier sind die Top-Poster dieser Woche:
Wir möchten uns bei allen Top-Postern herzlich bedanken. Ihr habt die Diskussionen bereichert und unser Forum aktiv und interessant gestaltet. Euer Einsatz ist wirklich bemerkenswert!
Vielen Dank an alle, die sich beteiligt haben. Lasst uns weiterhin spannende Diskussionen führen und voneinander lernen. Vielleicht schaffst du es ja nächste Woche in die Top 5!
Einen schönen Tag noch und viel Spaß im Forum!
Euer Community-Team
Keine leeren Welten mehr: Das neue Starchitect-System in Star Citizen soll gigantische Planeten ab Alpha 4.11 mit Leben füllen.
Hello everyone!
Every two weeks, we accompany the Roadmap update with a brief explanatory note to give you insight into the decision-making that led to any changes. This is part of an effort to make our communications more transparent, more specific, and more insightful for all of you who help to make Star Citizen and Squadron 42 possible.
Just a reminder: The 1.0 column showcases features and content planned for inclusion in or before Star Citizen 1.0. This means you may not have to wait for the 1.0 release to experience them. As features/content in the 1.0 column become ready, they will migrate left into a point patch column for release.
Be sure to check back every two weeks for the latest updates.
With that, let’s dive into this week’s Roadmap Roundup!
-CIG Community Team
Notable Changes: August 12, 2026
Release View
Alpha 4.11
Nyx I
Nyx I is a coreless planet that orbits closest to the sun in the Nyx system. Once considered impossible to terraform, Nyx I has undergone a drastic transformation thanks to new experimental technology developed by Genesis Terraforming and now features a robust ecosphere capable of supporting a wide diversity of life.
- This card has been set to Tentative.
Starchitect Mission Pack
Implementing new sandbox missions across sprawling planetary locations designed to keep players planetside for longer, with focus on more localized objectives.
- This card has been set to Tentative.
Genesis: Planet Tech v5
Implementing Planet Tech V5, a complete rework of how planets are built, populated, and rendered. Introducing emergent biomes driven by realistic physical properties, and scattering plants and rocks according to their natural behaviour, reworking terrain shading across materials like sand, dirt, rock, and snow, and moving generation and spawning to the GPU to support denser environments with improved rendering performance.
- This card has been set to Tentative.
Genesis: Starchitect
Implementing Starchitect, a new procedural world-building system that automatically scatters sectors, clusters, and locations across planetary bodies while constructing locations from modular tiles. Using Genesis data to identify suitable placement for game objects, Starchitect introduces a new workflow for populating planets and building large-scale locations across an expanding universe.
- This card has been set to Tentative.
Genesis: Population Manager
Implementing the Population Manager tech. Its primary goal is to load balance the server population and create inhabitants appropriate to their local environment, while enabling more complex interactions between agents focused on a dynamic context.
- This card has been set to Tentative.
Starchitect POIs
Implementing new ground locations owned by various factions, offering a variety of procedurally generated combinations of building compositions. These will support a wide variety of mission archetypes and gameplay loops.
- This card has been set to Tentative.
Heavy Combat Armor
Implementing a heavy combat armor in the persistent universe.
- This card has been set to Tentative.
Character Customization Update (Brows)
Implementing three new eyebrow styles and updating six existing options to bring them up to the current visual quality standard.
- This card has been set to Tentative.
Kastak Arms "Verdict" LMG
Implementing the Kastak Arms "Verdict" LMG, a medium-range weapon that builds heat through sustained fire before unleashing devastating superheated plasma projectiles with its alternate fire mode.
- This card has been set to Tentative.
Kastak Arms "Hellion" Pistol
Implementing the Hellion Plasma Pistol, a high-velocity plasma weapon that creates hazardous impact zones, allowing operators to rapidly deploy multiple areas of denial across the battlefield.
- This card has been set to Tentative.
New Wikelo Ship Offerings: Tiburon
Adding an Aegis Tiburon with a unique base livery and upgraded components as a reward for completing a new addition to the variety of available Wikelo's Emporium contracts.
- This card has been set to Tentative.
Join the discussion on Spectrum.
The RSI Issue Council will enter a maintenance window at 2026-08-11 1300 UTC to perform mandatory infrastructure updates.
This maintenance window is not expected to exceed 2 hours.
[2026-08-11 Updates]
1300 UTC - Initial notice, maintenance in-progress.
Happy Monday, everyone!
Last week, we published the PU Monthly Report, offering a behind-the-scenes look at development progress throughout July.
Foundation Festival 2956 wraps up on Wednesday, August 12. If you haven't grabbed your Twitch Drops or festival-themed rewards yet, this is the last call.
Meanwhile, Ship Showdown is fully underway. Rally behind your ride-or-die vehicle and help push them into the Sweet 16 before Phase 1 closes this Friday. You might just win a Kruger L-22 Alpha Wolf in the process.
On the Alpha 4.10 front, with all waves now open on the PTU, the team is heads down working on additional fixes and tightening up the patch ahead of its upcoming release to live servers. Thanks to everyone who's shared feedback so far. If you'd like to weigh in too, the dedicated feedback threads are still open.
Cologne, Germany, is also on the calendar again. Gamescom is just around the corner, and we've got a Bar Citizen lined up. Come join your fellow Citizens and the CIG team on Friday, August 28, from 6:00 PM at BON - Brauhaus ohne Namen. If you're interested in attending, check out the Gamescom Bar Citizen post for full details. Please note that seating is limited and admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
But before that, members of the team are headed to Denver, Colorado, USA this Saturday, August 15, for the next stop on the Bar Citizen World Tour, with loot in tow. Swing by Launch Pad Brewery from 3:00 PM MDT for plenty of ship talk and cold drinks with fellow Citizens. We hope to see you there!
Now, let's see what's going on this week:
The August Monthly Bundle struts in on Tuesday with steely style: armor, weapon, and ship paint for anyone who'd rather outgun than hide.
Also on Tuesday, there will be a scheduled maintenance on the Issue Council. The downtime will begin at 13:00 UTC and is expected not to exceed 1 hour.
On Wednesday, the latest Roadmap Update and Roundup arrive, giving you a look at what's coming down the line as we build toward Alpha 4.11.
Friday will see the RSI Newsletter delivered straight into your inbox with the week's highlights from across the 'verse.
Saturday, the Bar Citizen World Tour lands in Denver, Colorado. Come raise a glass with us!
Can't make it out to Denver? Check out barcitizen.org; there might be a community-hosted meetup happening near you.
The haulers and traders among you have plans, too. The community-organized Industry & Trade Expo (ITE) returns on Saturday on Twitch at 13:00 UTC, showcasing industrial ships, guided tours, interactive games, and more.
Fly low, and fly fast!
The Weekly Community Content Schedule
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
- This Week in Star Citizen
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026
- August 2026 Monthly Bundle
- Maintenance: Issue Council, starting at 13:00 UTC
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
- Roadmap Update
- Roadmap Roundup
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
- RSI Weekly Newsletter
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
- Bar Citizen World Tour 2026 - Denver, Colorado (USA)
Vision quest truth
Smuggling Origin 300
We offer this World to the Galaxy as a place to study and a place to meet We offer this World to the Entity as a place to study and a place to meet Known locally as Pinecone, this Poisonous Main Sequence Dwarf is situated on the further edge of the green band and is often overlooked when compared to Kallis VI Damn right it is. Point is, no damn AI system's ever gonna be as good as an experienced Chief engineer
Known locally as The Hive, this High-pressure Coreless Planet is situated on the further edge of the green band and is often overlooked when compared to Kilian XIII "Maybe you should have a Engineer have a look at you. Be sure." said Hester Polaris A further investigation of the planet revealed a cache of Kr'Thak weapons and war machines. "We don't have anythCore." Ernst said. The Being didn't like that answer.
COMMUNITY MVP: August 10, 2026
Externer Inhalt robertsspaceindustries.comInhalte von externen Seiten werden ohne Ihre Zustimmung nicht automatisch geladen und angezeigt.We're constantly amazed at the contributions made by the Star Citizen community. Whether it's fan art, a cinematic, YouTube guide, or even a 3D print of your favorite ship, we love it all! Every week, we select one piece of content submitted to the Community Hub and highlight it here. The highlighted content creator will be awarded an MVP badge on Spectrum and be immortalized in our MVP section of the Hub.
Visit the Community Hub.
Crusader apartment
by Daklyn
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Hello dear community,
It's time again to shine a spotlight on our most active members from the past week! From Aug 3rd 2026 to Aug 10th 2026, many of you diligently took part in the discussions, made valuable contributions and made our forum a lively place. Here are this week's top posters:
We would like to thank all of the top posters. You have enriched the discussions and made our forum active and interesting. Your effort is truly remarkable!
Thank you to everyone who took part. Let's continue to have exciting discussions and learn from each other. Maybe you'll make it into the top 5 next week!
Have a nice day and have fun in the forum!
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