Star Citizen will be free to play November 13–27 during the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2956, Cloud Imperium Games announced. The 15-day event lets new and returning players try more than 200 ships and ground vehicles without paying for rentals.
Hosted in New Babbage on microTech, the expo features rotating manufacturer displays, new ship releases, and Twitch Drops. The Free Fly period lasts throughout the event, giving you time to try vehicles from different exhibitors as the schedule progresses.
Rent Ships and Vehicles From the Expo Floor
You can access free rentals through kiosks around the expo floor. Each day brings a different selection of manufacturers, so the available lineup changes during the event.
Alongside existing spacecraft, several ships will arrive during IAE 2956:
| Date | Announced ships |
|---|---|
| November 13 | RSI Galaxy and RSI Skylark |
| November 15 | Anvil Liberator |
| November 17 | Drake Marauder |
| November 21 | Gatac Hyun |
The RSI Skylark, previously offered as a companion ship with the Constellation Mk V, will also be available for separate purchase for the first time.
Free rentals let you test vehicles during the expo; they are separate from purchasing a ship for your account.
Ship Showdown Finalists Receive Best in Show Designs
IAE also celebrates the final four entries in this year’s community-voted Ship Showdown:
- RSI Perseus
- Drake Ironclad Assault
- Origin M80
- Drake Corsair
The finalists will receive Best in Show vehicle paints and commemorative challenge coins. These additions recognize the ships the community selected during the annual competition.
Twitch Drops Offer Armor and a Backpack
Watching Drops-enabled Star Citizen streams provides another set of rewards. You’ll need to link your Star Citizen and Twitch accounts before participating.
The cumulative viewing milestones are:
- Two hours: Venture Undersuit Black/Grey
- Four hours: Venture Black Armor Set
- Six hours: MacFlex Backpack Orange
Watching for six hours total completes the reward set.
Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2956 runs November 13–27, 2026. You can register for the Free Fly and check the manufacturer schedule through the official event website.
