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Star Citizen Beginner Guide

A practical starting point for new players who want the essentials without the noise.

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This page will become the main CMS-backed beginner guide. For now it gives new players a fast orientation: learn the basics, set expectations, and move to the starter ship and referral pages only after the value is clear.

Fast answer

If you are curious about Star Citizen, start here. If you are already ready to buy, go to the starter package page and then use the referral code correctly during account creation.

What to do next

  • Check starter package recommendations.
  • Read the first-hour checklist.
  • Join Discord if you want live help.

Referral Code

New to Star Citizen? Use a referral code before account creation.

Enter the code on the RSI account creation page so the new-player bonus applies correctly.

STAR-ND9K-JSJ3

Referral disclosure: if you create an RSI account using this referral code, you receive the official new-player bonus, and this site owner may receive referral rewards.

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FAQ

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Is this an official guide?
No. Verse Pilot is an unofficial fan site built to help new players get started.
Where should I start?
Read the beginner guide, then the first-hour guide, then starter package advice.