This Week in Star Citizen - May 12, 2025

Hello everyone, xē'suelen nyahyan

Last week brought a wave of updates! We launched a fresh Roadmap Update, adding fifteen new and revised cards to the Release View, along with five new entries in the Progress Tracker—offering a preview of what's coming next. The April Monthly Report also dropped, packed with valuable insights straight from our development teams. On the video front, a new 15-minute episode of Inside Star Citizen aired, spotlighting the standout features of Alpha 4.1.1. And to top it all off, our latest Patch Watch took a closer look at upcoming fixes and improvements that may not be listed on the Public Roadmap but are definitely worth your radar.

In January, we relaunched the bi-monthly Squadron 42 Newsletter with exclusive content and behind-the-scenes information throughout, and on Thursday of this week, we'll be opening that content to all Citizens. It's your chance to see what you may have been missing, and sign up before the next release goes exclusively to subscribers at the end of this month.

We wrapped up last week with two incredible Bar Citizen events—one in Beijing, China, and the other in Madrid, Spain. Beijing’s gathering was massive, welcoming nearly 600 attendees and featuring highlights like a live orchestra performing the Star Citizen/SQ42 soundtrack, a clay ship sculpting competition, a Community Art Gallery, and much more. Meanwhile, Madrid brought its own unforgettable energy, with an enthusiastic crowd joining the team for lively discussions about ships and the universe we’re building together. These events continue to show just how passionate and global our community truly is.

Next up: Germany! We can’t wait to see you at CON42 this weekend for the next stop on the Bar Citizen World Tour 2025.

Aligned

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Beijing, China

May 10, 2025

Madrid, Spain

May 10, 2025

Now, let's see what's going on this week:

Monday kicks things off with an Invictus Launch Week sneak peek, as Behind the Ships dives into the next vehicle joining the 'verse at this year’s big event! We will also publish an FAQ to answer your top questions.

On Tuesday, we’re dropping the full Manufacturer Schedule, so you can plan your test flights and get ready to hit the show floor when Invictus begins.

The countdown is almost over—Invictus Launch Week kicks off this Thursday! Day 1 opens with Aegis and Greycat taking center stage. We’ll have everything you need to make the most of this year’s epic event, including Free Fly access, referral bonus, FAQs, vehicle Q&As, and plenty of comms to keep you in the know every step of the way.

On Friday, be sure to check your inbox for the RSI Weekly Newsletter, where we’ll recap the week’s highlights, showcase standout community content, and give you a sneak peek at what’s coming next. Day 2 of Invictus Launch Week continues with Aegis and Greycat! We’ll also be publishing a Q&A: Invictus Ship Talk with Vehicle Director John Crewe, where he answers some of the top questions from the Chinese community following our visit to Bar Citizen Beijing last week.

Then, on Saturday, Invictus Launch Week Day 3 will shine the spotlight on RSI, Origin, and Argo! Be sure to check the official page for live updates and all the latest information.

Also on Saturday, we’re continuing the Bar Citizen World Tour with CON42—an unmissable event in Mühlheim am Main, Germany! It’s your chance to connect with fellow players and developers, enjoy a full slate of panels, and participate in activities you won't want to miss!

Invictus Launch Week continues into Day 4 on Sunday, featuring more from RSI, Origin, and Argo.

a.thl’ē’kol, see you soon,

The Weekly Community Content Schedule

MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025

• Behind The Ships, on YouTube
• Invictus Launch Week FAQ

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025

• Manufacturer Schedule

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025

• Behind The Ships, on YouTube

THURSDAY, MAY 15 2025

• Invictus Launch Week Day 1 - Aegis and Greycat
• Fleet Week Free Fly event

FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025

• Invictus Launch Week Day 2 - Aegis and Greycat
• Q&A: Invictus Ship Talk, on YouTube
• RSI Weekly Newsletter

SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025

• Invictus Launch Week Day 3 - RSI, Origin, and Argo
• Bar Citizen World Tour 2025: CON42

SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025

• Invictus Launch Week Day 4 - RSI, Origin, and Argo

Vision quest truth

Smuggling Origin 300

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Known locally as The Hive, this High-pressure Coreless Planet is situated on the further edge of the green band and is often overlooked when compared to Kilian XIII "Maybe you should have a Engineer have a look at you. Be sure." said Hester Polaris A further investigation of the planet revealed a cache of Kr'Thak weapons and war machines. "We don't have anythCore." Ernst said. The Being didn't like that answer.

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We're constantly amazed at the contributions made by the Star Citizen community. Whether it's fan art, a cinematic, YouTube guide, or even a 3D print of your favorite ship, we love it all! Every week, we select one piece of content submitted to the Community Hub and highlight it here. The highlighted content creator will be awarded an MVP badge on Spectrum and be immortalized in our MVP section of the Hub.

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