This Week in Star Citizen: Arena Commander Updates and Daymar Rally

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The Star Citizen universe continues to evolve and expand as we kick off the new year. This week brings exciting updates to Arena Commander, the return of a major community racing event, and opportunities for players to acquire ships they may have missed in 2023.

Arena Commander Gets a One-Stop Info Shop

To keep players informed about the ongoing improvements to Arena Commander, a new comprehensive resource has been published. This "one-stop shop" provides details on the various Experimental Modes, available achievements, and requirements for unlocking them. The page will also serve as the central location for updates on the rotation schedule for Experimental Modes. Players are encouraged to bookmark it to stay up-to-date.

In Case You Missed It: 2023 Ship Sale

Starting this Thursday, all new ships released in 2023 will be made available for a limited time. This gives players who may have missed out on certain releases throughout the year another chance to add these vessels to their fleets. The "In Case You Missed It" promotion aims to ensure dedicated fans don't miss opportunities to acquire ships they've been eyeing.

The Daymar Rally Returns

The Star Citizen community's largest player-organized racing event is back this Saturday. The Daymar Rally challenges hundreds of racers to navigate a grueling 510 km course across the moon Daymar. Competitors will face off in three divisions - Buggy, Truck, and Hover Bike.

What sets the Daymar Rally apart is its "Weapons Free" nature. Racers aren't just battling the harsh terrain, but also each other in a no-holds-barred contest of speed and survival. The event promises to be a spectacular showcase of piloting skills and vehicular combat.

Fans can catch all the action via live stream, with pre-show coverage beginning at 16:30 UTC on Saturday.

Looking Ahead

While some regular Star Citizen content like the Roadmap Update and Inside Star Citizen remain on hiatus, they are set to return soon with in-depth looks at upcoming features and content.

In the meantime, this week will see the reposting of the Squadron 42 Monthly Report, providing backers with the latest updates on the single-player campaign's development. The RSI Newsletter will also be hitting inboxes on Friday, coinciding with National Popcorn Day for those who want to enjoy some snacks while catching up on the latest Star Citizen news.

As the developers continue refining Alpha 3.22 and working on future updates, there's plenty for Star Citizen fans to look forward to. Whether racing across Daymar, dogfighting in Arena Commander, or simply exploring the expanding universe, the Star Citizen experience continues to grow and evolve.

The Great Daymar Rally Mishap

As the sun rose over Crusader, excitement buzzed through Orison's spaceport. Pilots from across Stanton were gathering for the annual Daymar Rally, ready to test their mettle in the grueling race across the moon's treacherous terrain.

Among them was Jax, a rookie racer who had just joined the Star Citizen Referral Code Club. He'd heard tales of the club's legendary parties and their motto of finding fun even when faced with the dreaded 30K errors.

"Hey newbie, what code to use for your first pledge?" a grizzled veteran called out.

Jax grinned, "Already taken care of! The RSI Referral Code Club hooked me up."

As racers prepped their vehicles, Jax overheard whispers about a secret shortcut through Shubin Mining Facility SCD-1. Feeling lucky, he decided to take the risk.

The starting gun fired, and hundreds of ships roared across Daymar's dusty surface. Jax veered off course, aiming for Shubin. He was making good time until suddenly - WHAM! - his Cyclone slammed into an invisible wall.

"What the..." Jax muttered, before realizing he'd hit the edge of an unrendered area. As other racers zoomed past, Jax couldn't help but laugh at his misfortune.

Back at the finish line, fellow members of The Star Citizen Referral Code Club were waiting. When Jax finally limped across hours later, they cheered as if he'd won first place.

"That's the spirit of the Referral Code Club," the veteran racer said, clapping Jax on the back. "Finding fun in the face of bugs and 30Ks. Now let's hit the bar and you can tell us all about that 'shortcut'!"

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