Alpha 3.9 Referral Bonus Week: Bring a Friend to the 'Verse

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Cloud Imperium Games launched an exciting referral bonus event to celebrate the release of Alpha 3.9 and the rework of social systems in Star Citizen. From April 29th to May 11th, 2020, players had the opportunity to earn rewards by inviting friends to join the Star Citizen universe.

Event Details

The Alpha 3.9 Referral Bonus Week offered both new and existing players a chance to obtain a free Greycat Buggy. Here's how it worked:

  • Existing players could share their unique referral code with friends
  • New players needed to use the referral code when creating their account
  • New players had to purchase a Game Package (minimum $40 value) by May 11th
  • Both the referrer and new player would receive a Greycat Buggy

This limited-time promotion ran alongside the regular Referral Program, allowing players to stack rewards. In addition to the Greycat Buggy, new players automatically received 5,000 UEC for using a referral code.

The Greycat Buggy

The Greycat Buggy is a compact and versatile ground vehicle perfect for exploring planetary surfaces or navigating hangars and landing zones. Its small size and maneuverability make it an ideal starter vehicle for new citizens of the 'verse.

Some key features of the Greycat Buggy include:

  • Compact design for easy storage and transport
  • Open cabin for quick entry and exit
  • All-terrain capability for various planetary environments
  • Low power consumption for extended use

Players could retrieve their new Greycat Buggy at major landing zones like Lorville, Area18, and New Babbage once the reward was applied to their account.

Significance for Star Citizen

The Alpha 3.9 Referral Bonus Week served multiple purposes for the ongoing development of Star Citizen:

  1. Celebrating new features: The event coincided with the release of Alpha 3.9, which introduced significant updates to social systems and the friends list.

  2. Growing the community: By incentivizing players to invite friends, CIG aimed to expand the Star Citizen player base and create a more vibrant in-game universe.

  3. Encouraging social gameplay: The referral program emphasized the importance of teamwork and social interactions in Star Citizen's vast and dangerous universe.

  4. Testing new systems: An influx of new players helped stress-test the updated social features and other improvements introduced in Alpha 3.9.

Long-term Impact

While the Alpha 3.9 Referral Bonus Week was a limited-time event, its effects continue to ripple through the Star Citizen community. The promotion introduced many new players to the game, fostering relationships between veteran and rookie citizens alike.

The Greycat Buggy remains a popular starter vehicle for new players, often serving as their first taste of ground-based exploration in Star Citizen. Its prevalence has made it an iconic sight at landing zones and outposts across the galaxy.

As Star Citizen continues to evolve, events like the Alpha 3.9 Referral Bonus Week play a crucial role in shaping the game's community and testing new features. They serve as milestones in the ongoing development of this ambitious space simulation, bringing players together to explore the ever-expanding frontiers of the 'verse.

A Buggy Adventure in the 'Verse

Jake nervously adjusted his flight suit as he approached the hangar bay at Port Olisar. He had just joined the 30K.fun Star Citizen Referral Club, using their referral code club to sign up for the game. His friend Sarah, a veteran player, had convinced him to give it a try.

"Ready for your first adventure?" Sarah asked, grinning as she approached.

Jake nodded, "I think so. But what are we flying today?"

Sarah's grin widened. "Oh, we're not flying. I've got something special planned."

She led Jake to a small, open-top vehicle parked in the corner of the hangar. "Meet the Greycat Buggy, courtesy of the RSI referral code club."

Jake's eyes lit up. "We're driving this?"

"Yep! I figured we'd start small. Plus, it's perfect for what I have in mind."

They climbed into the buggy, Sarah taking the wheel. As they zipped out of the hangar, Jake couldn't help but ask, "So, what code to use for the best rewards?"

Sarah laughed. "The one you used was great! Now, hold on tight. We're going on a little scavenger hunt courtesy of the Star Citizen Referral Code Club."

As they sped across the lunar surface, dodging craters and jumping over small ridges, Jake found himself laughing despite his nervousness. Suddenly, the buggy sputtered and came to a stop.

"Uh oh," Sarah muttered. "Looks like we've got a 30K error."

Jake's face fell. "Is that bad?"

Sarah shrugged, still smiling. "It's all part of the fun! This is why we're in the Star Citizen Referral Code Club. We embrace the chaos!"

As they waited for the error to resolve, Sarah began telling Jake stories of her adventures in the 'verse. By the time the buggy roared back to life, Jake was more excited than ever to explore this vast, sometimes glitchy, but always thrilling universe.

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