Star Citizen ship prices: USD pledges and alpha aUEC
Separate pledge prices, game access and current in-game buying or rental options.
By Domux. Updated 2026-10-18.
There are two different prices: USD pledges in RSI’s store and aUEC purchases or rentals inside the alpha. A standalone hull price is also different from a Game Package that includes access. RSI currency definitions
USD, aUEC and package access
| Listing | Currency | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Game Package | Real money | Includes Star Citizen access and the exact listed ship. Compare source-dated starter package prices and final tax. |
| Standalone pledge | Real money | A ship without a new game licence. Check the precise variant, availability and contents at RSI. |
| In-game purchase | aUEC during alpha | Current build, shop, exact variant and displayed price. Not every hull or concept is available. |
| In-game rental | aUEC during alpha | Available ship, rental duration and restrictions. Renting is not ownership. |
Looking for current in-game ship prices?
This page does not have a freshly verified in-game price list. We have not observed current shop terminals with the price, location, variant and build needed to publish one. RSI’s ship matrix gives specifications and production status, not a complete alpha shop catalogue. We therefore do not turn pledge dollars into aUEC or reuse an old community table as a current price test.
Before saving for a ship, inspect its current in-game shop or rental terminal and record the exact variant and build. A flight-ready label alone does not establish shop availability. The ship guides explain roles and show dated official specifications.
What a new buyer actually needs
Outside public trials, start with one Game Package whose contents include Star Citizen access. The linked package comparison shows dated USD quotes; checkout controls tax and availability. Further real-money ship pledges are optional.
The referral is currency, not a price discount
A valid referral adds the standard 50,000 account UEC benefit. Add the code at registration or within 24 hours on an unlinked new account. Game access needs a Game Package outside public trials. The recruiter’s separate $40 eligible fresh-money spending rule is not a second player-bonus threshold. RSI referral rules.
Account UEC, package UEC and temporary alpha aUEC are different balances. If no previous alpha balance carries over, RSI uses the patch starting amount plus account UEC outside a Game Package; package UEC is excluded. Check your actual wallet before buying equipment. RSI currency rules.
Alpha earnings and purchased alpha ships can be affected by persistence changes. Neither an expensive pledge nor a referral promises every ship or an uninterrupted earning route.
Sources and updates
By Domux. Public RSI profile, enlisted 3 January 2016.
Edited 18 October 2026. Source checks have their own timestamps.
Frequently asked questions
Are Star Citizen ship prices in dollars or aUEC?
Store pledges use real money; current in-game purchases and rentals use alpha aUEC. A standalone pledge and a Game Package containing access are different products.
Can every ship be bought in-game?
Do not assume that. Availability depends on hull, variant, production status and current build. Check the actual shop or rental terminal.
Where is the current in-game price list?
This page does not publish an unverified current aUEC catalogue. A defensible price needs the exact ship variant, shop, price and observed build.
Do I need an expensive ship pledge?
No additional specialist pledge is required to start after obtaining game access. Choose one suitable Game Package and check actual in-game options later.
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. RSI referral conditions
Enlist with code STAR-JTV7-FXLR ✓ Verified referral code · Today: 23 October 2026Add the code at signup or within 24 hours of creating your account. That is not a deadline to buy. A free account can join public Free Fly events during their announced windows. Special event rewards have separate rules. RSI rules