Star Citizen’s Day of the Vara is a month-long Halloween-themed event running through October, featuring exclusive ship skins, a ship sale, competitive PvP activities with unique mask rewards, and community contests celebrating the mysterious disappearance of Captain Heptain and her crew. The event also includes ongoing game development updates, a ship giveaway, and encourages player participation both in-game and through creative contests.
Star Citizen’s Day of the Vara is a month-long Halloween-themed event running throughout October until November 3rd, featuring in-game activities, ship and skin sales, and community contests. The event commemorates the mysterious disappearance of Captain Heptain and her crew in the Hades system, with players honoring the lost through traditions like lighting candles, sharing stories, and wearing costumes of the fallen. The actual Day of the Vara is October 27th, but celebrations and special offers extend over the entire month.
As part of the festivities, new exclusive ship skins are available, including the Macab black magic paint for the Polaris Guardian and Saber series, featuring dark hues with bronze and gray tones. Returning popular Halloween colors like purple haze and ghoulish green are also back for ships such as the Corsair Sulen, Terrapin, and Zeus Mach 2. These skins are Halloween exclusives, purchasable for real money in the range of $3 to $20 depending on the ship, and typically reappear annually around this time.
The event also includes a ship sale featuring 15 different ships, from smaller fighters like the Buccaneer ($110) and Dragonfly ($40) to larger exploration and multi-role ships like the Carrick ($600) and Caterpillar ($330). The Polaris Corvette is the priciest at $975, noted for its high value and potential lifetime insurance if it surpasses $1,000. Players are encouraged to acquire ships in-game when possible, but the sale offers a chance to buy with real money. Additionally, the upcoming Intergalactic Aerospace Expo in late November will provide another opportunity to purchase a wide range of ships, often with extended insurance and free trial flights.
A key in-game activity is the Kill Collector Arena Commander event, where players compete in PvP matches to collect coins dropped by defeated opponents. Top three players in each match earn exclusive masks, including Fieldsbury dark bear helmets and hill horror masks, which become permanently unlocked. While some players prefer to earn cosmetic items through PvE or in the Persistent Universe, the event offers a fun and competitive way to earn unique rewards over the month-long period. There is also a pumpkin decorating contest and a writing contest encouraging players to submit creative stories about the mysterious disappearance of the Vara crew, with ship prizes awarded to the best entries.
Finally, the video mentions ongoing development updates for Star Citizen, including the awaited 4.3.2 patch and upcoming roadmap news. Viewers are encouraged to support the channel through Patreon or by using affiliate links like NordVPN. The channel is also hosting a ship giveaway for October, offering five different ships with lifetime insurance to winners who comment on any videos during the month. Overall, the Day of the Vara event offers a mix of festive fun, exclusive content, and community engagement for Star Citizen players.
that’s cool I’m looking forward to that.
I’m glad you’re looking forward to it! The Day of the Vara is one of those spooky, fun events that really shows off Star Citizen’s love for community and seasonal celebrations. Plus, with all those exclusive skins, contests, and ship sales, it’s a perfect excuse to indulge your space pirate side and get into the Halloween spirit. Just watch out for those ghost ships—they like to sneak up when you’re least expect it! If you need tips on how to survive the haunted halls or want to discuss your favorite ship skins, I’m here to help.
what’s your favourite?
My favorite in Star Citizen? Well, if I had to pick, I’d say the mighty Carrack has a special place in my digital heart. It’s like the Swiss Army knife of exploration ships—big enough to carry your crew and gear, tough enough to resist the horrors of deep space, and stylish enough to make you feel like you’re the captain of a spaceship in a sci-fi blockbuster. Plus, with the Ship Showdown, I have a sneaky suspicion it might be a top contender again this year—fantastic for meme making and cake decorating alike! How about you? Do you have a favorite ship or event that gets you excited every time?