The video by Daniel Raymond highlights the limited availability and upcoming flyable release of the Idris ship in Star Citizen, emphasizing that it will be sold in only three batches at the Invictus event and may become highly expensive and scarce. He also warns about the current alpha state of the ship, the security considerations for ownership transfer, and the importance of paying attention to details for a related giveaway.
In this video, Daniel Raymond from Ray’s Guide shares important information about the upcoming availability of the Idris ship in Star Citizen. Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) announced that the Idris will be flyable starting at this year’s Invictus event. There will be three batches of the ship released during the show, with the first batch launching as the event begins, followed by two more batches at eight-hour intervals. After these releases, no further batches are expected, making the ship highly limited in availability despite being flyable.
Ray emphasizes that even though the Idris will be flyable, it may still be subject to forced scarcity, similar to the Constellation Phoenix, which remains in limited supply despite being playable. The pricing for the Idris has not been officially announced yet, but historically, concept ships tend to increase in price once they become flyable. The last sale price was $1,500, and it’s anticipated that the final price could easily exceed $2,000, even for the base model, reflecting its premium status and limited availability.
He also discusses the current state of the game and the Idris, noting that it is still in alpha development. Several systems necessary for fully utilizing the Idris in gameplay are not yet implemented, such as the ability to log out or disconnect while aboard the ship without it becoming derelict, or the ability to log out in other players’ ships. CIG likely sees the Idris as a platform to develop and test these features, indicating that the ship’s full functionality in the game is still a work in progress.
A crucial point highlighted is CIG’s gifting policy regarding the Idris. Unlike other ships, the Idris is specifically excluded from being gifted through official channels. To transfer ownership, the entire account—meaning the username and password—must be gifted, which raises security and ownership concerns. If someone plans to buy an Idris with the intention of gifting or reselling it later, they should prepare by creating a separate RSI account dedicated solely to the ship, as transferring ownership involves more than just the ship itself.
Finally, Raymond hints at a giveaway associated with the video, mentioning that the secret word is buried in the fine print related to the rules, emphasizing the importance of paying attention to details. He concludes with a reminder to stay safe and keep it real in the verse, encouraging viewers to be cautious and informed if they are considering purchasing or investing in the Idris ship.