This Week in Star Citizen: April 22-28, 2024

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The Star Citizen universe continues to expand and evolve, with exciting developments both in-game and within the community. Here's a look at what's happening this week in the 'verse:

Alpha 3.23 Enters Wave 2 Testing

The highly anticipated Alpha 3.23 update is now available to Wave 2 testers on the Public Test Universe (PTU). This expanded testing phase allows more players to experience the latest features and improvements while helping identify any remaining issues. The development team is working diligently to address stability concerns and polish the update for a wider release.

CitizenCon 2954 Tickets Selling Fast

Tickets for CitizenCon 2954 are now on sale, and the response has been overwhelming. The event has already broken attendance records for any previous Star Citizen gathering, with a full sellout expected soon. The team at Cloud Imperium Games is hard at work in Manchester, planning what promises to be the most impressive CitizenCon to date. Mark your calendars for October!

Bar Citizen Chicago Success

Community Managers Chad McKinney and Jake attended Bar Citizen Chicago over the weekend, joining over a hundred passionate Star Citizen fans for food, drinks, and lively discussions about the game. These community events continue to energize both developers and players alike. Stay tuned for announcements about upcoming stops on the Bar Citizen World Tour.

This Week's Schedule

  • Tuesday: The Narrative Team will release a manufacturer portfolio for Mirai, the newest shipbuilder in the Star Citizen universe.

  • Thursday: Inside Star Citizen will showcase updates coming to Arena Commander in Alpha 3.23, including new game modes and the return of custom lobbies.

  • Friday: Tune in for a Star Citizen Live Q&A session with the UI team, focusing on maps and mobiGlas improvements. Submit your questions on Spectrum before the show starts at 8 AM Pacific / 3 PM UTC.

  • Saturday: ATMO eSports presents a System 7 racing doubleheader on Orison. Catch the action live on Twitch.

Community Spotlight

This week's MVP goes to FatBird for their thrilling machinima review of the Greycat STV. The video takes viewers on an action-packed journey, showcasing the vehicle's capabilities in various scenarios. Check out the full video on the Community Hub.

Top Community Images

The Star Citizen community continues to capture stunning moments from across the galaxy:

  1. "The Hunt" by MrKraken - A tense first-person view of a hunter stalking a Kopion.
  2. "This New Cloud Tech Though..." by Dub_Blunt - An F8C Lightning hovers majestically above Hurston's clouds.
  3. "Gladius landed at a microTech cave" by Verse_Gen - An Aegis Dynamics Gladius finds shelter in a frozen cavern.
  4. "3.23 EPTU Screenshots V1" by thebreizhgamer - An Aegis Dynamics Avenger Titan soars high above Orison station.

Don't forget to share your own Star Citizen experiences on the Community Hub for a chance to be featured in future updates!

A Stellar Encounter at the 30K.fun Referral Club

Captain Zara Novak leaned back in her pilot's seat, watching the stars streak by as her trusty Aurora MR cruised through Stanton space. She'd been flying solo for months, but today was different. Today, she was headed to Port Olisar to meet up with the infamous 30K.fun Star Citizen Referral Club.

As she approached the bustling space station, her comms crackled to life. "Welcome to Olisar, Captain! This is Rex from the RSI Referral Code Club. We've got a hangar prepped for you."

Zara grinned, expertly maneuvering her ship into the designated bay. As the airlock cycled, she wondered what code to use to access the club's private lounge.

Stepping onto the station's deck, Zara was greeted by a motley crew of pilots, all sporting matching "30K.fun" patches on their flight suits. Rex, a jovial Tevarin, waved her over.

"Glad you could make it!" he beamed. "We're about to start our weekly 'Crash and Laugh' event. You in?"

Before Zara could respond, alarms blared throughout the station. "Attention all pilots," a computerized voice announced, "we are experiencing a 30K error. Please stand by."

The assembled crowd erupted in cheers and laughter.

"Perfect timing!" Rex chuckled. "Now, who wants to place bets on how long it takes to get back online?"

As the station rebooted, Zara found herself swept up in the camaraderie of the Star Citizen Referral Code Club. These pilots knew how to have fun, even when the 'verse threw its worst at them.

"So," Zara asked, curiosity piqued, "what's the deal with this club anyway?"

Rex winked, "We're all about helping new players navigate the 'verse, bugs and all. But mostly, we're here to have a good time."

As the station hummed back to life, Zara knew she'd found her new home among the stars. With The Star Citizen Referral Code Club by her side, every glitch was just another adventure waiting to happen.

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