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Hundreds of planets to explore, your first ship, space dogfights and a legend to write. Create your account with the code below and get 50,000 UEC credited instantly to start strong — free, no purchase required.
Two minutes flat, and you're already kitted out. No credit card needed to claim the bonus.
Head to the official Roberts Space Industries site via "Create my account". The code is already pre-filled.
In the Referral Code field, confirm STAR-LK9Z-GS7J. Forgot it ? You have 24h to add it afterward.
50,000 UEC credited instantly. Then explore the game for free during Free Fly events.
A few minutes to understand why millions of players have already enlisted.
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Star Citizen isn't an anonymous promise: it's the most crowdfunded game ever made, backed by a massive community.
The all-time world record, passed in May 2026 — ahead of every other game in history.
Millions of pilots have already joined the 'verse. You're next.
Over a decade of continuous development, with new updates every month.
Entire planets, moons and stations to explore — with no loading screens.
Official CIG figures (funding & accounts), May 2026. The game is still in development (Alpha).
Several times a year, the universe opens its doors: Star Citizen becomes 100% playable for free. Dozens of ships to fly, not a single cent to spend.
The summer Free Fly: 100% free game on the 4.9 build, ships from every profession, Ship Showdown and the overhauled referral program.
The UEE military expo: combat ships to test-fly, orbital parade, full recruitment vibe.
The biggest Free Fly of the year: every manufacturer, every ship flyable in rotation.
Star Citizen is far more than space combat. Pick your career — and switch whenever you like, nothing locks you in.
Space dogfights, ground FPS battles, escort duty and squadron warfare.
Scan for deposits, extract and refine ore: one of the most profitable loops.
Buy low, sell high, haul cargo across the systems.
Cut up wrecks, scrape hulls and recycle materials. Calm and lucrative.
Map the unknown, find jump points and hidden locations.
Hunt down the most wanted criminals — NPCs and real players alike.
Revive your allies and evacuate the wounded: a key role mid-operation.
Top up other pilots mid-flight — a real, in-demand service.
6 broad career families — and it all blends together: you're never stuck in a single role.
The official RSI starter packs: each one = game access + a ship built for a profession. Real store prices.
The cheapest way in: your first ship + full game access. Perfect to dive in without breaking the bank.
Built for combat: an agile fighter for dogfighting, bounty contracts and PvP.
Solo mining: scout the deposits, extract the ore and sell it on. One of the most profitable loops.
Salvage work: strip the wrecks, recover the materials and sell them. Calm and lucrative.
For trading: a generous cargo hold to carry and deliver freight across the 'verse.
For exploration: set off to chart and discover the most remote corners of the 'verse.
Official RSI prices (ship + game access included). And nothing is locked in: you can switch professions anytime in-game.
UEC are spent in-game to gear up. With 50,000 handed to you, you start way ahead of an empty account. A few ideas:
Helmet, chestplate, leg armor: protect yourself before your first ground missions.
Rifle, pistol, ammo: enough to defend yourself and try your first combat contracts.
Upgrade your first ship: better shield, cooler, weaponry.
Multi-tool, gadgets, medical consumables: head out exploring well equipped.
Indicative examples — in-game prices vary. The point: 50,000 UEC is a real head start.
You'll get your own code too. Every friend who signs up with it and buys a Game Package (≥ $40) earns you 1 Recruitment Point in the revamped 2026 program — and brings you closer to ships money alone can't buy.
The 1042 tier (a nod to Squadron 42) is the ultimate reward: the Idris-M frigate.
A few ships and landscapes that await you. Click to enlarge.
Star Citizen is in continuous development. A look at the trajectory.
The big summer Free Fly: 100% free game with no starter pack, ships from every profession, Ship Showdown and a free Argo ATLS for referrers.
Content Instantiation: the Siege of Orison returns as an instanced event, hydrogen fuel rebalancing and performance optimizations.
The tech that links systems together and holds thousands of players in the same universe.
The cinematic single-player campaign, then the 1.0 release of the persistent universe.
Once your account is created with the code, here's how to get your hands on the controls.
From your account on robertsspaceindustries.com, grab the official launcher (Windows).
The launcher downloads Star Citizen. Use an SSD and free space: it's a big one.
From July 29 to August 12, the game is 100% free: hit “Play” and enter the 'verse.
Gear up, take your first mission and find your trade. Welcome aboard, Citizen.
Everything you need to know before you jump in.
When you create your account on robertsspaceindustries.com, paste STAR-LK9Z-GS7J into the "Referral Code" field. 50,000 UEC credited instantly. Forgot it ? You have 24h to add it retroactively.
Yes, 100% free. The code grants 50,000 UEC offered by Cloud Imperium Games for every new account. No credit card needed to create the account and claim the bonus.
No. Free account + the game during Free Fly events. The code grants the UEC the moment you sign up. A Game Package (~$40) unlocks permanent access, but it's not required for the bonus.
United Earth Credits are the currency of the 'verse: weapons, armor, components, consumables. 50,000 UEC = a well-equipped character right from the start.
The Foundation Festival from July 29 to August 12, 2026: 100% free game on the Alpha 4.9 build, ships from every profession, no starter pack required. The other big events: Invictus (May) and the IAE (November). Sign up now: you'll be ready the moment it opens.
Game access starts around €46 with a Starter Pack (ship + game included). You can also play for free during Free Fly events. The referral code itself is free and grants you 50,000 UEC.
It's the pack that includes game access + a starter ship. It's the one-time purchase that lets you play permanently, outside of Free Fly periods.
Yes. The referral program is permanent: as long as you create a new account with the code, you get your 50,000 UEC.
No. The referral bonus is for new accounts only. If you already own an RSI account, the code can't be applied anymore.
No. A Game Package is a one-time purchase, no subscription. Optional subscriptions exist (early test access, monthly items, magazine) but are never required to play.
You'll need a decent rig: an SSD is a must (NVMe ideal), 16 GB of RAM minimum (32 GB recommended), a recent GPU with 4 GB+ of VRAM, and 64-bit Windows 10/11. The Free Fly is the perfect time to test it on your machine for free.
Squadron 42 is the cinematic single-player campaign, sold separately. Star Citizen — the one this code is for — is the multiplayer side (the persistent universe). Both share the same universe but are bought separately.
The bonus is in-game currency (aUEC). Since the game is in alpha, “wipes” sometimes reset persistence on big patches — but the recruit bonus is then re-credited. Real-money purchases (ships, packages) are never lost.
Lifetime Insurance: lifetime hull insurance for a ship. If it's destroyed, you get the hull back at no cost. It's mostly a convenience — standard insurance is plenty to get started.
The acronyms you'll run into everywhere.
Two minutes to create your account, 50,000 UEC to launch you. The rest is your story.
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