Star Citizen’s Alpha 4.7 Evocati testing is set to begin imminently, bringing new features like the inventory rework and crafting tier zero, while players are advised to revert Nvidia drivers to avoid crashes. Meanwhile, Cloud Imperium Games addressed a January 2026 data breach with no financial data compromised, and the community is engaged with ongoing events, upcoming content, and a new RP PvP event.
The latest Star Citizen news highlights the imminent start of Alpha 4.7 Evocati testing, expected to begin as early as Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026. This phase marks the beginning of the 4.7 release cycle, with PTU wave 1 testing to follow shortly after. While footage and detailed patch information will be shared once testing progresses, players are eagerly anticipating new features such as the inventory rework, crafting tier zero, and the Rockcracker event. However, the community is reminded that no footage will be shown until the update reaches the first wave PTU stage.
A significant issue affecting players involves the latest Nvidia GeForce drivers (versions 595.71 and 595.59), which are causing frequent crashes with Star Citizen. The recommended solution is to roll back to the stable 591.86 driver version to avoid these disruptions. This driver problem has been a source of frustration for many, but reverting to the earlier stable version appears to mitigate the crashes effectively.
In a serious update, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) disclosed a data breach that occurred in January 2026. The breach involved unauthorized access to some backup systems containing limited user data, such as metadata, contact details, usernames, dates of birth, and names. Importantly, no financial information or passwords were compromised, and the access was read-only with no data modification. CIG acted swiftly to contain the breach, enhance security measures, and continues to monitor the situation closely, assuring players that their safety is not at risk.
The weekly Star Citizen update also covered ongoing events and upcoming content. The current Cigarations event is concluding on March 3rd, with prizes still available for participants. Additionally, the February 2026 issue of Jump Point is out for subscribers, featuring behind-the-scenes content on Nyx’s rest stops and new ships like the Argo Moth and RSI Hermes. A tech talk with Sha Tracy, focusing on Star Citizen’s technology and development pipeline, is scheduled for Thursday, along with a new monthly report on Wednesday detailing progress on upcoming releases and initiatives.
Finally, the community is invited to participate in a new RP PvP event called Dead Man Switch, hosted by Order 66 on March 7th, where players compete to capture and self-destruct the Wiccolo Idris. The channel also announced a March giveaway featuring the Argo Moth ship with lifetime insurance and a gameplay package. Viewers are encouraged to engage through comments, support via Patreon or channel memberships, and check out affiliate links for additional benefits like VPN services. Overall, excitement is high for Alpha 4.7 and the ongoing development of Star Citizen’s expansive universe.