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What Changed? With release of Star Citizen 4.5 the Vulkan Renderer became the default Render Engine in Star Citizen. Prior 4.5 everybody used DX11 as default. The Aim in Development is to eventually switch to Vulkan only on a later date. So without getting into technical details it is clear that most Optimizations and Features now going into the Vulkan engine. It was available before but marked as…
I'm posting this update because, for me, engineering is the biggest change across the whole 4.x cycle right now - even bigger than the Nyx release in 4.4. I know a lot of you (myself included) were on edge about this system, especially the solo pilots with no org to lean on. Some has been loud with fears that engineering would become a punishing, "do-or-die" micromanagement mess. That's why I…
Yesterday was CitizenCon Direct 2955, a one-"day" digital event on October 11 2025. CIG kept it online to focus on game dev for Star Citizen and Squadron 42. Streamed free on Twitch and YouTube. No big surprises, but they shared solid updates on what's coming. Here's the facts, straight from what they said - no fluff. Just the destilled facts here of what was shown followed by a small comment.…
As a spin-off from my 24th Century Lore narrative , I would like to use this fan fiction based on the known facts to commemorate Adaliz Dayan , one of the names that will forever be recognized in the Star Citizen universe, even if she is better known by her nickname. Her last message was pragmatic, almost offhand—coordinates, radiation metrics, a ghost of excitement flickering beneath the…
There was an interesting Star Citizen Q&A video talk this week, lore wise. For those who prefer to read rather than watch the video, I have prepared a cleaned up and slightly summarised text version for you. What is the regen crisis? (High level overview) 00:05:24 Three years ago, “regen” was introduced as a way to explain how players respawn, using the lore of Ibrahim spheres and…
After the actual text based Article about the 24th Century went online last year already, I finally managed to end cutting the Audio and upload it to the podcast. Enjoy.
I've created an interactive map of Star Citizen's Pyro system to help pilots find their way around. The map shows all the major stations, what services they offer, and how far apart they are. Flying through Pyro can be tricky, but having this information makes the journey a bit easier. When you click on a station marker, it reveals details like what facilities are available, who controls the…
The Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) stands as a monument to humanity's relentless pursuit of advancement in space travel and technology. With roots dating back to 2670, this annual event has evolved from a modest gathering of enthusiasts to an influential showcase, reflecting the socio-political landscape of the United Empire of Earth (UEE). Humble Beginnings in Castor The origins of the IAE…
The Foundation Festival stands out as a guiding light of civic pride and communal spirit within the United Empire of Earth (UEE). Commemorated annually throughout the month of July, this festival is far more than just a holiday; it is a proof of the enduring resilience and unity of humanity in the Star Citizen universe. Origins of the Foundation Festival The Foundation Festival was proposed in the…
Alien Week: Celebrating Star Citizens First Contact Day Alien Week stands for cultural exchange and understanding amidst the relentless march of progress and the ever-present specter of conflict. This annual celebration, which coincides with the momentous First Contact Day , serves as a reminder of the moment when Humanity's isolation ended and the complex web of the galaxy unfolded before us. It…