Try Star Citizen For Free!
This page presents information for new players checking out the Star Citizen Free Fly April 2023.
Free to Fly Dates: 12th April to 20th April 2023
Important Disclaimer: Star Citizen is currently experiencing even more issues than normal. This is Alpha Testing do not expect a fully playable game or for the game to run smoothly. The game is far (many years) from completion and full commercial release.
Fly 5 Ships For Free Until April 20th
The 5 ships avialable to fly are:
- Mustang Alpha
- Nomad
- Razor
- 100i
- Hoverquad
Important Information For New Players (Don't have an account)
Before starting your Star Citizen adventure it can be good to consider game requirements and other details. Here are the 5 steps to get you up and flying in no time!
1 - Before you create an account make sure to have a referral code
2 - Check your system requirements before you download
3 - Sign up for the free fly and download the game
4 - New Player Checklist
1 - Create An Account - Use A Referral Code!
Creating your account is your first step into the Star Citizen universe. Using a referral code grants you an extra 5000 UEC (in game credits) if you decide to one day purchase the game.
Creating an account is free (whether you buy the game or not). If you do not have a referral code from a friend then use the following code:
Use this referral code: STAR-FPDK-WVWP
Find out more on the Star Citizen Referral Code
2 - Check the system requirements
To get the most out of your Free Fly event you will want to make sure your computer can handle Star Citizen. It is an advanced MMO universe under construction therefore the system requirements are quite steep. Even if your computer can handle other games Star Citizen can be very demanding on system resources.
2024 System Requirements from SCFOCUS
- Windows 10 (64bit), Windows 11
- 12GB+ Graphics Card
- Latest Gen CPU
- 32GB+ RAM
- SSD required
CIG also recommend the following:
- Drive should be NTFS formatted with at least 100 GB for the RSI Launcher and Star Citizen or up to 500 GB for other test versions
3 - Sign up for the free fly and download the game
Step 1 - Create Account - Make sure to use a Referral Code (If you don't have one then use: STAR-FPDK-WVWP)
Step 2 - Insert the Free Fly Code (GETINTOTHEVERSE) on the Official Free Fly Page.
Step 3 - Download the game
Enjoy the Star Citizen Free Fly!
4. Alpha 3.18.1 Player Guide - How To Play
Official Star Your Adventure - Recommended. You can also choose a player to guide you getting started if you want.
Visit the Official ALpha 3.18 Free Fly Page for information on how to get access to the freefly ships.
First Steps
To get into the Persistent Universe (The Aerospace Expo is taking place at the Tobin Convention Center at Microtech you will need to select [Universe] from the main menu when the game loads.
Character Creation
After you have selected a destination if it is the first time you are logging into the Universe you will be prompted with the Character Creation Screen.
Select Starting Port
The next screen you will be presented with is the Space Port selection screen. Here you will choose which port you wish to start at.
The 4 options available are:
- New Babbage - The main landing location at Microtech a frozen advanced planet.
- Orison - The city in the sky located on Crusader gas giant.
- Lorville - Industrial city located on Hurston.
- Area 18 - Advanced city located on a fully constructed planet called ArcCorp
This selects your spawn point (imprint location).
4. New player checklist
Please check the following items before your free fly:
- You have set up an account and used the referral code
- You have checked the system requirements (and have 100GB free)
- You have downloaded the game (https://robertsspaceindustries.com/download)
- You have researched which points of interest you intend to visit
- You have a suitable webcam (30fps to 60fps) for FOIP - Optional
- You have a Joystick or Gamepad - Optional
Referral Program And Discounted Starter Packages
Discounted Packs
Until May 2nd discounted starter packs are available. There is about $5 off the basic packages.
Referral Bonus
If you buy Star Citizen until May 2nd you and the person who referred you will get 1 free P52-Merlin spaceship (Maximum 1 each, the referral bonus does not stack). If you do not have a referral code or want to know more about referrals in Star Citizen please visit our article here.