Summary
- A wipe resets certain progress, data or possessions during the Alpha.
- Wipes can happen for technical or development reasons.
- Do not buy Star Citizen if you require all progress to be permanent.
What is a wipe?
A wipe resets some types of progress. It can affect currencies, items or other data, depending on the patch and the state of development.
This is not unusual during an Alpha, but it means some of the progress you spent time earning may be lost.
Why wipes happen
A wipe may be necessary when technical systems change, data needs to be cleaned up or the economy is rebalanced. Its exact scope depends on the patch.
This site does not claim that a wipe is currently planned. Check official information before buying or committing to a long progression grind.
- Do not regard progress as final.
- Do not plan a long grind without checking current information.
- Consider the Alpha state before buying.
What beginners can learn from wipes
A good start is about understanding the game systems, not earning aUEC as quickly as possible. Knowledge of flying, locations and missions remains useful after a reset.
If the possibility of a reset is very frustrating, wait or try the game during a Free Fly.
Referral bonus and wipes
A referral bonus does not make Alpha progress permanent and should not influence a purchase on its own. Details on the code and registration are available on the Registration page.
Buy Star Citizen because you want to play it, not for the bonus alone.