Star Citizen Free Fly ships
What is free, how to fly it, and how to lock in the bonus afterward.
By Domux. Updated 2026-10-03.
During a Free Fly, RSI unlocks a set of ships everyone can fly for free, no purchase. Which ships depends on the event. Here is how it works and how to make the most of it with the referral code attached.
Which ships are free?
It varies by event. A themed Free Fly (like Invictus or a manufacturer showcase) unlocks a curated roster, often a couple of dozen ships across roles: fighters, haulers, explorers, multi-crew. The exception is the IAE in November, when historically the entire flyable fleet is free, from the cheapest starter to capital ships. RSI publishes the exact roster on its Fly Free page for each event.
How to fly them
- Make your account with STAR-JTV7-FXLR
Sign up via the enlist link✓ Verified referral code · Today: 3 October 2026. Free, and the code attaches for later.
- Install the RSI Launcher
Download and patch to the current build (Alpha 4.10.1). During the Free Fly the promoted ships appear in your in-game rentals at no cost.
- Claim and fly
Pull the free ships from the in-game terminal or your account, and go fly. When the event ends you lose access to the free ones, but your account and the attached code stay.
RSI advertises the 50,000 UEC signup bonus after buying a Game Package. For the referrer to earn a Recruitment Point, the account must own a Game Package and reach $40 USD in eligible fresh-money spending across the pledge store. Store credit and gifted pledges do not count toward that spend. RSI referral conditions
Best starter to buy after trying the free ones
Flying the free roster is the best way to pick your first real ship. Most new players land on the cheapest qualifying pack, the Citizen Starter Pack at $45 (RSI Aurora Mk II), and upgrade in-game from there. Which starter pack is best for you.
Sources and updates
By Domux. Public RSI profile, enlisted 3 January 2016.
Edited 3 October 2026. Prices are USD before tax. Check RSI for current offers and event dates.
Frequently asked questions
What ships are free during a Star Citizen Free Fly?
A curated roster that changes per event, usually a couple of dozen ships across roles. During the IAE in November, historically the entire flyable fleet is free. RSI lists the exact ships on its Fly Free page each event.
Do I keep the free fly ships?
No. Free Fly ships are temporary and you lose access when the event ends. But your account stays, and any referral code attached to it stays, so the 50,000 UEC is still yours when you buy a package.
How do I fly ships free in Star Citizen?
Make an account (use STAR-JTV7-FXLR), install the RSI Launcher, and during a Free Fly the promoted ships are free to claim and fly in the live alpha. No payment needed for the trial.
Ready to claim the 50,000 UEC?
The signup link pre-fills STAR-JTV7-FXLR. RSI advertises the bonus after buying a Game Package. The $40 fresh-money threshold determines the referrer's Recruitment Point.
Enlist with code STAR-JTV7-FXLR