Star Citizen delivers the next generation of space flight simulation gaming, combining FPS (First Person Shooter) combat and persistent MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) gameplay to create a living, breathing first person universe capable of truly unlimited gameplay experiences. In addition, through the game's advanced Newtonian physics engine, Star Citizen enables players to experience an unparalleled space sim flying experience with ship control, performance and response calculated based on dozens of dynamically generated physics based variables.

Star Citizen will not require a subscription, and not be free-to-play, it will will be available for a one-time purchase. And while players will be able to play in the Star Citizen universe for free, there will also be virtual items available for purchase with in-game credits so players can customize their ships and other items.

Starting today at 12 PM PT and ending on November 3 at 11:59 PM PT, Cloud Imperium will make it free for anyone in the world to download and play Star Citizen Alpha v3.7 across five ships as they traverse the vast reaches of the Stanton System.

Players can download Star Citizen and get started with the Free Fly here. Additionally, “starter packs” for new players will be discounted across the board, meaning players can pledge just $40 dollars to play Star Citizen in perpetuity, including their starter ship, a game package, 3 months of ship insurance and 1,000 UEC.

The Free Fly will allow players to traverse the verse in five ships, including:

• Consolidated Outland Mustang Alpha - Consolidated Outland’s ship for those wanting to push the limits a little more when starting out, the Mustang has good maneuverability and some space for cargo.
• Banu Defender -  a multi-crew fighter whose patchwork design features both Xi’an thrusters, Tevarin shields, and four Singe tachyon cannons. Though cargo space is limited, the Defender features modest accommodations for its crew and provides easy access to components.
• Roberts Space Industries Aurora MR - A balance of function and performance, the Aurora MR comes with cargo capacity and guns to ensure freight gets there safely.
• Drake Cutlass Black - Drake’s multicrew Cutlass is highly versatile, with combat and cargo prowess.
• Avenger Titan - A former police ship with a cargo hold for light freight and courier abilities.

 Alpha 3.7’s “Into the Depths” patch is the latest of Star Citizen’s quarterly updates to the game and launched numerous new features and gameplay, including:

• Cave Environments: Adding another level of exploration to planets and moons, the addition of caves includes tech that will power the creation of future modular locations, VFX and lighting.
• FPS Mining: Players can buy the all-new Greycat Industrial Pyro multi-tool equipped with a mining attachment and find small deposits of minerals in caves, on the surface of planets, and even in asteroid fields. Once activated, they can fracture and collect highly valuable mineral shards to sell for profit.
• Harvestables: Various locations across the Star Citizen universe now contain items that can be harvested, picked up, and used, consumed, or sold as commodities.
• Commodity Inventory: A personal inventory system allowing players to store various commodities, including items bought from kiosks or stores and harvestables discovered in the environment.
• Player Interdiction: Using the new RSI Mantis, outfitted with a Quantum Enforcement device, players can pull both NPC and player-piloted ships abruptly out of quantum travel. Once caught by the Quantum Snare, a dampener prevents the “interdictee” from fleeing.
• Mission Sharing: Allows players to share missions with members of their party, allowing teams to see, track, and complete objectives together while sharing the rewards.
• Ship Rentals: Allows players to rent ships from selected shops via in-game currency, increasing player choice and ship accessibility.

 Quality of Life Fixes & Additional Updates: 

• Arena Commander Improvements: Overhauled the Arena Commander experience, with particular focus on re-balancing the Pirate Swarm mode to make it more challenging, with several new boss-fights, and new rewards players accumulate over time. All Free Fly players will have full access to Arena Commander.