Who:
Cloud Imperium Games (CIG), developer of Star Citizen and Squadron 42, is a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA games outside the established publisher system. Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, CIG is shifting the paradigm of game development towards a more inclusive process, offering its global community an unprecedented level of visibility and engagement by granting ongoing access to a product in active development.
What:
Foundation Festival, a civic program in-lore aimed at strengthening community spirit, returns to Star Citizen from July 12-31, with an accompanying Free Fly making the game free to play from July 12-19. With the ‘verse abuzz with talk of the release later this year of the long-awaited Pyro system, an outlaw system teeming with wealth and dangers in equal measure, Foundation Festival event organizers are taking the opportunity to ensure all citizens are flight-ready and prepared for whatever comes their way.
New and returning players can take their first steps into the game with the expanded New Player Experience, available at all starting locations, before investigating more advanced tips and tricks through the Guide System, a program leveraging the Star Citizen community at scale to connect veteran pilots with newcomers to further their training in specific areas. Completing Guided Sessions provides rewards to all participants, with veteran players receiving exclusive pilot cosmetics for sharing their knowledge, while new players will earn useful weapons and their first Multi-Tool, a crucial piece of tech in the ‘verse. During Foundation Festival, each weekend will provide Guided Session participants with bonus rewards, further rewarding players with up to two sets of armor and accompanying weapons for participating in sessions for at least two weekends. A full breakdown of the Guide System categories and rewards can be found at play.sc/guidesystemrewards.
Guide System Proficiencies listed below will each reward players with a Foundation Festival paint for the corresponding ship, with the exception of the “Refresher Basics” Proficiency, which rewards players with a commemorative challenge coin. These ships are free to use for the Guide System missions.
| Beginner Basics: Anvil Arrow |
Refresher Basics: Anvil Hornet F7C Mk II |
Vehicle Combat: Aegis Gladius |
| FPS Combat: Anvil Valkyrie |
Missions & Reputation: Drake Cutlass Black |
Racing: Mirai Razor |
| Mining: MISC Prospector |
Salvaging: Drake Vulture |
Trading: Drake Caterpillar |
| Medical: Drake Cutlass Red |
Refueling: MISC Starfarer |
Touring: Origin 600i Touring |
| Miscellaneous: Crusader Mercury Star Runner |
To help equip new players for their adventures, three starter bundles are available at a discounted price through July 31. Each pack includes a game download, bonus ship paint, extra in-game aUEC, and ship insurance. Players can choose from the RSI Aurora MR light fighter, Consolidated Outland’s flexible freighter, the Nomad, and Drake’s famed jack-of-all-trades, the Cutter. With a ‘verse filled with veterans eager to welcome new players aboard, bonus rewards and free access throughout Foundation Festival, a wealth of diverse content to explore, and the promise of a new frontier ahead, there’s never been a better time to join Star Citizen.
When
Free Fly Event: 9:00am PDT Friday, July 12 - 1:00pm PDT Friday, July 19
Foundation Festival: 9:00am PDT Friday, July 12 - 1:00pm PDT Wednesday, July 31
Where:
Sign up for a free account or log in at https://robertsspaceindustries.com/star-citizen to download the Star Citizen client to participate in the Foundation Festival and Free Fly events. Players can learn more about the Guide System at the official hub, including details on how to participate and earn rewards, and find out more about the referral program, currently providing players with a bonus 20k aUEC and Aopoa Nox race-tuned hoverbike, here: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/referral-program
For further information, including how to download and play Star Citizen, visit the official website. Enlist today and join this ever-expanding universe by visiting the game’s Welcome Hub and Guide System for tips on how to play. Keep up to date with Star Citizen development via the game’s Progress Tracker and roadmap. Millions of players from around the world have already joined to help CIG build the most ambitious game ever made. For continued updates, follow Star Citizen on Facebook, Instagram, Twitch, X, and YouTube.
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