A guide to a successful start in the 'Verse

Star CitizenBeginner Guide For beginners

An honest way to get started with Star Citizen: understand the game, check your PC, prepare your registration, and plan your first steps in the 'Verse.

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FOUNDATION FESTIVAL 2026

Prepare for the Foundation Festival

The Foundation Festival and Free Fly begin on 29 July. Twitch Drops run until 12 August, and an Argo ATLS has been announced as a referral reward. Details about test ships, the Free Fly end date, and referral conditions will follow.

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The Step by Step Guide

Getting started as a new Star Citizen player

Whether you want to begin right away or understand everything first, these four steps show you a clear way to get started and help you decide whether a Game Package is right for you.

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  1. 01

    Understanding the game

    Before diving in, learn what awaits you: the game world, locations, spacecraft, activities, and lore.

    Getting to know the game
  2. 02

    Check your PC

    Star Citizen is demanding. Here you can find what matters for your hardware.

    Check hardware realistically
  3. 03

    Account & Referral

    Understand registration, the referral code, Free Fly, events, Starter Packs, and Game Packages.

    Preparing for registration
  4. 04

    First steps in the 'Verse

    First login, find your ship, take off, land, complete initial missions, and avoid beginner mistakes.

    Start in the 'Verse

First test

If Free Fly is active, test first for free

Free Fly is often the best first contact for prospective and new players. During a Free Fly, you can test the game at no cost and decide more confidently whether it suits you before spending money.

Understanding Free Fly Classify events

Key guides

The most important pages for your start

Two Star Citizen players among glowing plants Referral code50,000 UEC, the 24-hour window, and correct entry.Understanding referral code Starter ship shown in a Star Citizen Starter Pack Starter PackWhy a small package is enough at the beginning.Compare starter packs Computer hardware representing the Star Citizen system requirements System requirementsCheck PC, SSD, RAM, CPU and GPU realistically.Checking system requirements Star Citizen character representing the first steps in the 'Verse First startWake up, navigate the city, use ASOP, and find your ship and hangar.Preparing for the first start Star Citizen interface representing helpful tools and resources ToolsUnderstand official resources and community tools.Open tools and resources Star Citizen combat scene with ground troops and spacecraft Beginner mistakesAvoid forgetting the referral code, choosing the wrong package, overspending, and underestimating the technical requirements.Avoiding beginner mistakes