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Plain-English guides for the Verse

Your Guide to Star Citizen

Step-by-step help for the game itself: calling your ship, quantum travel, missions. Plus a patch log that says what changed and whether anything was wiped. Haven't installed yet? Get Started covers buying and installing first.

Live patch: Alpha 4.10.2 · no wipe

Your first session

Read these in order

Game installed? These three take you from waking up in your hab to getting paid for your first mission.

First Days in the Verse
guideUpdated Jul 22, 2026

First Days in the Verse

Everything you need to know to get started in Star Citizen, from basic controls to your first mission.

Beginner
Hab
First flight
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How to Call Your Ship in Star Citizen (ASOP Terminal Guide)
guideUpdated Jul 22, 2026

How to Call Your Ship in Star Citizen (ASOP Terminal Guide)

Can't find your ship after logging in? Learn how to use ASOP terminals to spawn, retrieve, and store your ship at any landing zone or space station in Star Citizen.

Beginner
ASOP
Hangar
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How to Do Missions in Star Citizen (Complete Beginner's Guide)
guideUpdated Sep 27, 2026

How to Do Missions in Star Citizen (Complete Beginner's Guide)

Learn how to open the Contract Manager, accept your first mission, and start earning aUEC. The essential guide for new players ready to make money in the Persistent Universe.

Beginner
Contracts
aUEC
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After your first session

Join our community

Star Citizen is best experienced with friends! Playing with others makes the game much more enjoyable, whether you're coordinating multi-crew ships, tackling challenging missions, or simply exploring the verse together.

We recommend joining an organization (guild) to find like-minded players who can help you navigate the Star Citizen universe and create memorable adventures together.

No RSI account yet? You need one before you can join an org. Create it with our referral code for a 50,000 UEC bonus, then come back here.

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Featured Organization

RECOMMENDED

TEST Squadron

One of Star Citizen's largest and most active orgs

TEST Squadron is known for its welcoming community, "Best Worst Pilots" motto, and fun-focused approach to gameplay. With thousands of members, they offer activities for all playstyles from combat to trading, exploration, and mining.