Join Star Citizen's Foundation Festival: Free Fly, New Player Bundles, and More

Gaming Staff • July 2, 2025

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Cloud Imperium Games is hosting the annual Foundation Festival for its popular space exploration game, Star Citizen, from July 2 to July 14. The festival coincides with the release of Alpha 4.2: Storm Breaker, which features new missions and the colossal Apex Valakkar creature. The festival offers a Free Fly period, allowing all players to access the game and fly eight different ships for free, providing an excellent introduction to the game's universe.

New players can access helpful tips, guides, and tutorials through the New Player Essentials, in-game tutorials, and the Guide System, which connects beginners with experienced players. The festival also introduces the revamped Star Citizen Referral Program, which offers a user-friendly interface, better tracking tools, and legendary rewards, along with 50,000 aUEC for new players joining with a referral code.

Three starter bundles are available at a discounted price until July 16, including a game download, starter ship, special edition ship paint, and more. Players can choose from the versatile Drake Cutter, the cargo-ready Intrepid from Crusader Industries, or the Nomad from Consolidated Outland.

The Foundation Festival offers newcomers an excellent opportunity to join Star Citizen's community, explore diverse content, and receive support from experienced players. The Free Fly period, discounted starter bundles, and revamped referral program make it an ideal time for new players to join the game. To participate, players can head to the Foundation Festival page or play.sc. For further information, they can visit the official website, follow Star Citizen on social media platforms, and download the game.

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