Star Citizen guides
Comprehensive guides to help you master every aspect of Star Citizen gameplay.
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Star Citizen CCU Chain Calculator & Savings Guide
Use CCU chain calculators (ccugame.app) and Warbond CCUs strategically to save hundreds when purchasing ships in Star Citizen. Covers Cross-Chassis Upgrades, the best CCU chain calculator tools, and worked savings examples.
Learn how to save money when upgrading to premium ships
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First Days in the Verse
Everything you need to know to get started in Star Citizen, from basic controls to your first mission.
New to Star Citizen? DayOneCitizen.com has a complete first-30-days guide written for brand new players.
Star Citizen Keybindings Guide
A comprehensive reference for all default keyboard and mouse controls in Star Citizen, plus tips for creating custom bindings.
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Managing Your Inventory in Star Citizen
A detailed guide on how to efficiently manage your local and ship inventory, transfer items, and optimize storage space.
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Complete Guide to Star Citizen's Transit System
Everything you need to know about navigating the mass transit systems in major cities like Lorville, Area18, and New Babbage.
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How to Add Friends in Star Citizen (Updated 2026) — Full Guide
Step-by-step guide to adding friends in Star Citizen — via Spectrum, the main menu, mobiGlas, and the Inner Thought wheel. Includes fixes for the empty friends list bug.
New to Star Citizen? DayOneCitizen.com has a complete first-30-days guide written for brand new players.
Creating and Managing Parties in Star Citizen
A step-by-step guide to forming parties, inviting players, maintaining party chat, and coordinating group activities.
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Preparing for a New Star Citizen Patch
A pre-patch checklist for Star Citizen: read the patch notes, update through the RSI Launcher, review new keybinds, understand what a wipe affects, and clear your shader cache for a clean install.
New to Star Citizen? DayOneCitizen.com has a complete first-30-days guide written for brand new players.
Star Citizen Redeem Codes (2026)
Active Star Citizen redeem codes and referral codes for 2026, where each one goes in your RSI account, the rewards they actually unlock, and how to spot the fake 'free codes' lists you'll see in search results.
New to Star Citizen? DayOneCitizen.com has a complete first-30-days guide written for brand new players.
Is Star Citizen Worth It in 2026? An Honest Buyer's Guide
Honest, balanced breakdown of whether Star Citizen is worth buying in 2026 — the good, the bad, and who should wait. Written for first-timers who haven't signed up yet.
New to Star Citizen? DayOneCitizen.com has a complete first-30-days guide written for brand new players.
How to Quantum Travel in Star Citizen — Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Quantum travel is how you get anywhere in Star Citizen. This beginner guide walks you through every step — from targeting a destination to jumping — so you can explore the verse from your very first session.
New to Star Citizen? DayOneCitizen.com has a complete first-30-days guide written for brand new players.
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.
New to Star Citizen? DayOneCitizen.com has a complete first-30-days guide written for brand new players.
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.
New to Star Citizen? DayOneCitizen.com has a complete first-30-days guide written for brand new players.
Star Citizen System Requirements (2026) — Can Your PC Run It?
Find out exactly what hardware you need to run Star Citizen in 2026. Covers official minimum and recommended specs, what they mean in practice, and why your SSD and RAM matter more than in most games.
New to Star Citizen? DayOneCitizen.com has a complete first-30-days guide written for brand new players.
Ship Equipment Guide
Understanding ship components, weapons, and equipment to optimize your vessel's performance.
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Medical Gameplay Guide
Learn how to heal other players, revive the incapacitated, and run a medical operation.
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In-Game Shops Directory and Buying Guide
A comprehensive directory of all shops across the Stanton system, what they sell, and tips for getting the best deals.
New to Star Citizen? DayOneCitizen.com has a complete first-30-days guide written for brand new players.
Food and Drink Survival Guide
Everything about the hunger and thirst mechanics, where to find sustenance across the verse, and effects of different consumables.
New to Star Citizen? DayOneCitizen.com has a complete first-30-days guide written for brand new players.