"Star Citizen 3.18 is around the corner and with it, THE WIPE.
This time around it’s the whole shebang; wallet, inventory AND reputation, which means the money grind is going to be a little bit harder.
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In this video, the creator, BearDevoz, provides a guide on how to earn money in the early game of Star Citizen version 3.18 after a wipe. The narrator mentions that wipes can bring freshness to the gameplay experience. With the wipe, players’ in-game purchases, found items, and reputation will also be wiped. The video aims to help players, whether they have numerous ships or just a starter ship, to earn money quickly and efficiently.
The first suggestion provided is investigation missions. These missions can be picked up immediately upon starting the game and do not require any previous experience. These missions involve finding bodies at wreck sites and can reward players with close to 30,000 credits. Additionally, there is a possibility of finding loot at these locations.
Another suggestion is to engage in urgent boarding action missions. These missions, found in the mercenary tab, require players to liberate a captured 890 Jump ship in orbit around either Art Corp or Microtech. It is important to note that these missions are limited to one at a time in each system, so players may have to wait for another player to complete the mission before it becomes available again. The mission involves defeating enemies on the ship and stopping a data hack for a bonus reward. Successfully completing the mission can earn players around 45,000 credits.
Courier missions or box missions are recommended as a reputation-related game loop. These missions involve delivering boxes and can be a fast way to earn reputation. While they may initially not offer significant rewards, completing the top-tier mission can earn players 45,000 credits. The narrator provides a link to a separate video for more information on how to efficiently complete courier missions.
Next, combat assist beacons are mentioned as a lucrative opportunity. These missions can earn players varying amounts of money, starting at a little over 1,000 credits. The reward tends to increase the more frequently players complete these missions and the closer they are to less frequently visited areas of space. However, these missions are designed for groups of fighters, so players should start with lower difficulty missions until they have enough firepower.
The final recommendation is illegal monitor missions found in the mercenary tab. These missions involve traveling to the comma ray around a planet or moon and destroying three illegal monitoring probes within a limited amount of time. It is advised to locate all three probes before attacking any, as failure to do so may result in a failed mission. Enemy ships may also spawn, but it is best to ignore them and focus on destroying the probes. Chaining together these missions can provide a steady income.
Overall, BearDevoz’s suggestions for early game money-earning in Star Citizen version 3.18 after a wipe include investigation missions, urgent boarding action missions, courier missions, combat assist beacons, and illegal monitor missions. These activities allow players to earn credits and build their reputation in the game.