The video explains that the exclusive F8C Lightning Nightweaver paint in Star Citizen is awarded only to players who either redeemed a golden license or reached a qualifying concierge tier before Envo Day during IAE 2955, and it cannot be purchased or gifted. The creator showcases the paint’s unique heat-themed visuals and confirms that while the FAC Lightning ship is available for purchase by all players, the Nightweaver paint remains a special commemorative reward for qualifying players.
In this video, the creator discusses receiving the F8C Lightning Nightweaver paint in their Star Citizen hangar during the IAE 2955 Envo Day event. Despite having the paint, they were unable to find it available for purchase in the in-game store. This led them to investigate why they had access to the paint and whether it was obtainable by all players.
The developer, Cloud Imperium (CI), clarified that starting with IAE 2955, gold licenses are no longer required to pledge for the FAC Lightning ship. The ship is now available to all players for pledge, but each account is limited to one FAC Lightning. This change was made to celebrate two specific player groups: those who redeemed a golden license and previously unlocked pledge access, and those who reached a qualifying concierge tier ahead of Envo Day during IAE.
Players in either of these two groups are awarded a special commemorative Nightweaver paint for the FAC Lightning, which is distributed during Envo Day. Importantly, this paint is neither giftable nor purchasable. This exclusivity means that even if players buy the FAC Lightning ship now, they will not receive the Nightweaver paint unless they belong to one of the qualifying groups.
The video also shows the creator exploring the store to check the availability and upgrade options for the FAC Lightning. The ship is listed at $300 USD and can be purchased with store credit, but the Nightweaver paint does not appear as an upgrade or separate purchase option. The ship itself is not upgradable to include this paint, reinforcing the idea that the paint is a special reward rather than a standard cosmetic.
Finally, the creator takes a closer look at the Nightweaver paint, highlighting its unique appearance and effects. The paint features a distinct heat-themed aesthetic, with glowing and dynamic visual elements that make it stand out in the game. The video serves as both an explanation of how the paint is obtained and a showcase of its design for the Star Citizen community.