This Week in Star Citizen - April 13, 2026

Hello everyone, xē'suelen nyahyan

Last week, the spotlight was firmly on the backbone of the ‘verse as Captains of Industry kicked off, inviting everyone to step into the boots of the haulers, miners, and salvagers who keep everything moving. With the event running through April 27, new pilots can Fly for Free through April 20 and explore a range of careers using a curated lineup of ships. From hauling cargo across vast distances to gathering the raw materials that fuel the economy, it’s a chance to jump in and try it all firsthand for yourself.

Supporting that journey, the MISC Hull B made its debut as the next step for aspiring cargo operators. Building on the legacy of the Hull series, it expands hauling with its signature external cargo spindles and tractor-assisted loading, making it a strong choice for those ready to scale up and take on bigger contracts. We’ve also published a new episode of Behind the Ships taking a closer look at the Hull B, along with a Q&A to cover any remaining questions.

Planetside, Greycat introduced the UTV, a compact, dependable off-roader built for versatility. Whether you are scouting ahead, transporting goods, or just exploring, it’s an easy, reliable way to get around.

Meanwhile, our latest Roadmap Update highlights what’s ahead, including Tactical Strike Groups at QV Extraction Stations, new hairstyles, missions, and additional visuals showcasing the evolving Alpha 4.8 cards. We’re also aiming to get the first Alpha 4.8 build into Evocati hands toward the end of the week, with more updates to follow on Spectrum.

Finally, we kicked off a special CLX Gaming PC Giveaway ahead of LVL UP EXPO. Make sure to check that out to see the variety of ways you can enter, and we hope to see many of you on the show floor and at Bar Citizen April 24-26!

Now, let’s take a look at what’s coming up this week:

Tuesday kicks things off with the April Monthly Bundle: Be ready to stand strong against the worst of the ‘verse with our armor, weapon, and ship paint bundle.

Then on Thursday, Star Citizen Live returns with a deep dive into Inventory and Crafting following the Alpha 4.7 update. Rick Porter (Design Director), Thorsten Leimann (Lead System Designer), and Declan Holmes (Senior Systems Designer I) will join us to discuss the design and systems behind these features, how they've evolved, and where they're headed. Got questions? Drop them in the thread on Spectrum before tuning in on April 16 at 15:00 UTC on Twitch.

This Friday, the latest RSI Weekly Newsletter lands in your inbox. If you’re not subscribed yet, you can sign up at any time through your account settings.

a.thl'ē'kol, see you soon.

The Weekly Community Content Schedule

MONDAY, APRIL 13

• This Week in Star Citizen

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

• April 2026 Monthly Bundle Comm-Link

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

• Star Citizen Live: Inventory & Crafting Update (twitch.tv/starcitizen)

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

• 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: April 13, 2026

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.

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Hull B, LowFly ready

by Iskarai & FloThePro

Low flying massive ships is never just a good idea… until the best racers in the ‘verse decide it is! Iskarai and FloThePro took the Hull B out for a proper low fly run, pushing the limits in a way that’s quickly becoming a tradition among top pilots. Will it Low Fly?

Brace yourselves, and grab the full PDF version 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!

Hull B Roller Coaster - Draal Iskaldur

Greycat UTV on microTech - Briodo

Death is Coming - KellyHe63

Gladiators in Action with the Jormandi - EvenLease

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