This Star Citizen new player guide provides step-by-step instructions for beginners, covering account setup, ship selection, basic gameplay mechanics, and completing initial missions to familiarize themselves with on-foot and ship-based activities. It highlights the game’s complexity and immersive experience while encouraging players to take their time learning and exploring the vast universe.
Star Citizen is a vast and complex game, and this new player guide aims to help beginners navigate the early stages effectively. The first steps involve setting up an account on the Robert Space Industries website, using a referral code to gain extra starting credits, and selecting the recommended starter package, which includes the versatile RSI Aurora Mark II ship. After purchasing the package, players download the game, customize settings such as enabling the advanced HUD for better flight information, and create their character before starting the tutorial.
The tutorial introduces players to essential gameplay mechanics, including interacting with the environment, managing inventory, and navigating the city of New Babage on the planet Microte. Players learn to use the MOI glass device for mission tracking, communication, and managing contracts. Early tasks involve simple interactions like eating food, equipping weapons and armor, and traveling via the city’s physical transportation systems to reach the spaceport, where they retrieve their first ship and learn basic flight controls.
Once familiar with their ship, players are guided through the process of powering up, taking off, and using quantum travel to navigate between locations. The guide explains important ship systems such as power management on multi-function displays, flight modes (SCM for combat and navigation mode for fast travel), and how to safely approach and land at space stations. Players are also introduced to the concept of ship insurance for protecting their equipment and components.
The guide then walks players through completing their first missions across different gameplay styles. They start with an on-foot combat mission to clear a bunker of enemies, followed by a cargo delivery mission involving picking up and dropping off packages. Finally, players engage in ship-based combat through the Combat Gauntlet scenario, learning targeting, firing weapons and missiles, using flares for defense, and managing power allocation during fights. Each mission type helps players experience different facets of Star Citizen’s gameplay.
In conclusion, the guide emphasizes that while Star Citizen can be challenging and occasionally buggy, it offers an unparalleled, immersive experience with endless opportunities for exploration and adventure. New players are encouraged to take their time learning the systems, enjoy the variety of activities available, and look forward to expanding their journey beyond the initial system. The video closes with an invitation for viewers to share their experiences and continue exploring the vast universe of Star Citizen.