Executive summary
- A Game Package or Starter Pack may contain game access; a Standalone Ship should be carefully checked.
- Don't buy anything just because a ship looks interesting.
- The referral code belongs to the account creation, regardless of whether you buy later.
The Simple Difference
A Game Package is relevant for beginners because it can contain game access. A Standalone Ship, on the other hand, is a single ship or offer that does not automatically cover the entry into the game.
The exact content depends on the official store offer. Read the product description carefully and search for hints on game access.
Why beginners stumble here
Star Citizen shows many ships, and some offers at first glance seem like complete entry. However, if you only buy a Standalone Ship, you cannot have suitable access to the game depending on the content.
This error is avoidable: Start with the Starter Pack Guide and check every purchase page quietly before you pay.
- Not just pay attention to the name of the ship.
- Check your access to the game.
- If in doubt, use or wait for Free Fly.
Why Price is Not Better
Large ships are often more complex, need more preparation or make less sense on their own. To begin with, it is important whether you learn to take off, land, navigation and simple missions.
A small Starter Pack is usually the more reasonable start if you really want to play after a test.
Referral before account, purchase afterwards
The referral code should sit at the account before making purchase decisions. So you can take the 50,000 UEC bonus with you if you start without getting pushed to a purchase.
Then you can consciously decide whether a Starter Pack fits.