This Week in Star Citizen - September 21, 2026

Happy Monday, everyone!

Last week, Alpha 4.10.1 arrived on our Live servers, introducing Orison Relief Support alongside the new Aegis Sabre Raven EX. From now until October 7, you can help rebuild Orison from the ashes through various missions, from combat and salvage to crafting and hauling supplies where they're needed most, with a full set of "SecondWind" gear waiting for those who see it through. If you have questions about Orison Relief Support or the new vehicles, be sure to check out the Orison Relief Support FAQ and Vehicle Q&A Comm-Link.

Thank you to everyone who tested throughout the PTU phase and helped push Alpha 4.10.1 out the door. A big shoutout as well to everyone who jumped into the Time-to-Kill Balance Test Tech-Preview, your feedback continues to shape how combat feels across the 'verse. With that said, there's more testing ahead: Alpha 4.10.2 will begin Evocati PTU testing shortly, with wider waves to follow. As always, if you run into any bugs or have feedback, don't forget to report them through the Issue Council and the dedicated Spectrum feedback threads. We appreciate your support.

Speaking of keeping busy, Pirate Week 2026 is far from over. There's still time to make a name for yourself in the Most Wanted contest and let the 'verse know who to fear. And for those chasing bigger treasure, the hunt for the "doubloon" draws to a close, with the final clue hidden within this very page for only those sharp enough to spot it.

Following up on our earlier announcement about changes to pledge gifting and game access, we have published an FAQ explaining how the new Game Library system will work when it takes effect on October 1, 2026. Also, you'll be able to select your preferred pledge for the new system during a window running through November 1. Read the full details here.

Last but not least, huge thanks to everyone who joined us for Bar Citizen Milan! It was a fantastic night filled with laughs, quizzes, giveaways, and plenty of great conversations with passionate pilots, all brought together by our shared love for Star Citizen. A special shoutout to TileMiaRut for organizing such an amazing event. You made the whole team feel right at home!

Now, let's see what's going on this week:

Today, we’re introducing 10 From the Community, a new show debuting on October 5. It’ll be short, focused, and built around your questions, with each episode covering a different area of Star Citizen’s development. Head over to today’s announcement to submit your questions for the first episode, and remember to vote for the ones you most want to see answered.

At the same time, we’re taking a wider look at our show lineup and the kinds of content we produce. We’ll be sharing a survey soon to hear what you’d like to see from us. Whether there’s an old favorite you’d love to see return or an entirely new idea you think we should explore, we want to hear it.

Wednesday would normally bring the latest Roadmap Update and Roadmap Roundup, but with Alpha 4.11 development on track and no notable changes to report this week, we've decided to hold off for now and revisit the Roadmap Update in two weeks.

Friday, the RSI Weekly Newsletter lands in your inbox as usual. If you're not subscribed yet, you can sign up anytime through your account settings.

On Saturday, September 26, we're heading to Porto, Portugal, for our next Bar Citizen World Tour stop! Join us at MXM ArtCenter from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM UTC for an evening with fellow Citizens and the development team. We can't wait to see you there!

Also on Saturday, the Fight or Flight 2956 3v3 dogfighting tournament reaches its finals! Don't forget to catch the best squads in the 'verse going head-to-head as they battle it out for the championship.

Finally, before you go, a quick hello: this is Steve, also known on Spectrum as Stamp-CIG. Some of you may recognize me from running various Spectrum contests, and I've had the pleasure of meeting quite a few of you in person at past Bar Citizen events. I've mostly been working behind the scenes supporting the team, and I'm now taking on TWISC on a rotating basis as well. As a player and lifelong fan of Star Citizen myself, this game means a lot to me, and being part of this community is something I genuinely enjoy. Looking forward to bringing you more news and updates down the line, and I will see you in the 'verse!

Cheers,

The Weekly Community Content Schedule

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

• This Week in Star Citizen

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

• Roadmap Update
• Roadmap Roundup

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

• RSI Weekly Newsletter

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

• Bar Citizen Porto, Portugal

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: September 21, 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.

Visit the Community Hub.

Farewell little Aurora!

by STARMEDIC

STARMEDIC gives the humble Aurora the send-off it deserves with this gorgeous retro postcard tribute. For so many of us, this little starter ship was our very first ride into the 'verse, and it'll always be a piece of RSI history and unforgettable memories. o7, little Aurora.

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!

Stay low - KellyHe63

Trip through hell - Briodo

Not everything in this system stays dark forever, ye restless souls. Some nodes be just waitin' fer the right pair o' eyes. Be keen of sight and study the node well. Of all the states afore ye, only one still carries the light. That be the mark ye seek.

Special guest - Falco_Krige

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