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First Flight Pack, its checked price and the difference between a starter ship and 30-day loaners.

By Domux. Updated 2026-11-03.

Start with the package that includes game access. The current First Flight listing gives you Aurora Mk II; the three additional ships are temporary loans. Use this guide to check what stays after those loans expire, then confirm the product and final price at RSI.

The current starter listing: First Flight Pack

The official package catalogue checked on 25 October 2026 lists Star Citizen First Flight Pack. Its observed price is $45 on offer / $60 list, USD before tax. This is a dated source quote, not a guaranteed future checkout total. The former seven named starter packages were not in that listing or available at their earlier purchase links.

First Flight includes the RSI Aurora Mk II, Star Citizen Digital Download, 10,000 UEC and six-month insurance. Check the current product before paying. A standalone ship provides no new game licence, and spending more is optional.

Try three roles with 30-day loaners

The product description also includes 30-day loaner access to Drake Golem for mining, MISC Fortune for salvage and Crusader Intrepid for cargo. Those are temporary loans, not three permanent extra ships. Check your PC requirements and alpha expectations first; this is not our own gameplay benchmark.

Add your referral at signup or within 24 hours on a new unlinked account. You may buy later. The standard 50,000 account UEC benefit is separate from a promised alpha wallet or a checkout discount. Domux can earn a Recruitment Point when the account owns a Game Package and reaches $40 in eligible fresh-money spending; gifts and store credit do not count. Signup steps · Current starter guide.

Buying for someone else: the new gift checkout

Before choosing a package for a friend, check the recipient’s existing game access. RSI’s new gift flow uses the Buying as a gift? option at checkout; only products offering that option qualify. A ship without a game entitlement does not replace a Game Package. RSI’s 27 October FAQ says the new process takes effect on 30 October 2026. The recipient needs an RSI account with a confirmed email address to redeem the emailed gift code.

Gift orders cannot use store credit. The gift is sent automatically after the transaction completes. If unclaimed after 30 days, the buyer is refunded automatically. Existing Hangar gifts and gift codes keep their earlier rules. RSI says purchase referral credit stays with the buyer; receiving a gift does not satisfy the recipient’s own qualifying cash-spending requirement. Official gifting FAQ.

Check a protected access pledge before changing packages

A pledge marked as protected Game Access cannot be reclaimed for store credit or gifted, but can still be upgraded with a CCU. RSI named 1 November 2026 as the end of the selection window; do not assume you can freely move that protection later. Check the access marker and contents before planning a package exchange. RSI’s protected-access instructions · Official access FAQ. Sources checked 1 November 2026.

Questions about the current package

Are the three extra ships permanent?

No. The First Flight product description grants 30-day loaner access to Golem, Fortune and Intrepid. Confirm the current terms at RSI.

Is the checked $45 price guaranteed?

No. $45 was the offer and $60 the list price in USD before tax at the 25 October 2026 check. Availability, tax and final checkout terms can change.

Historical package comparison: earlier listings, not current offers

Start with a package that includes Star Citizen Digital Download. A standalone ship does not provide game access. If you are undecided about a role, compare the least expensive suitable game-access packages before spending more on a specialised ship.

Seven tracked packages and their dated prices

Package and recorded shipSource-dated price, USD before tax
Citizen Starter Pack
RSI Aurora Mk II
Not listed in the current RSI catalogue. See current packages below.
Generalist Starter Pack
Drake Cutter
Not listed in the current RSI catalogue. See current packages below.
Salvager Starter Pack
RSI Salvation
Not listed in the current RSI catalogue. See current packages below.
Miner Starter Pack
Drake Golem
Not listed in the current RSI catalogue. See current packages below.
Duelist Starter Pack
Aegis Avenger Titan
Not listed in the current RSI catalogue. See current packages below.
Hauler Starter Pack
Crusader Intrepid
Not listed in the current RSI catalogue. See current packages below.
Privateer Starter Pack
Drake Cutlass Black
Not listed in the current RSI catalogue. See current packages below.

These are source-dated quotes, not a promise of today's checkout price. A recent successfully checked offer can appear in the table; otherwise it shows a dated list price. Confirm currency, tax, contents and availability at RSI before paying.

The recorded lineup is a comparison, not proof that every package or former promotion is available today. Read the current product's insurance, currency and extras; those contents can change.

Which first ship fits the way you intend to play?

  • Citizen, RSI Aurora Mk II: Start with a modest general-purpose package when you have not chosen a role.
  • Generalist, Drake Cutter: Consider a compact all-rounder when delivery and a small interior appeal to you.
  • Salvager, RSI Salvation: A specialised option for someone who already wants salvage gameplay.
  • Miner, Drake Golem: A role package for someone who wants to begin with mining.
  • Duelist, Aegis Avenger Titan: Compare its cargo space and combat role if you already want more than the entry package.
  • Hauler, Crusader Intrepid: An option for a new pilot interested in small cargo and courier work.
  • Privateer, Drake Cutlass Black: Consider it for cargo, combat and playing with a small crew; a larger pledge is optional.

For the reasoning behind a modest first purchase, read which starter pack to choose as a new player. You can also use the existing starter pack finder. These are buying considerations, not hands-on performance benchmarks.

Keep referral currency separate from the purchase

Any valid player referral offers the same standard 50,000 account UEC benefit. Spending more on a package does not increase that standard bonus. Package UEC is not a promise about your alpha starting wallet.

Add a code when creating your account or within its 24-hour entry window. Follow the signup and missing-code instructions. You can buy later; current event incentives have their own conditions. RSI referral conditions

Official package contents and checkout prices. How to assess a real sale. 10 things to know before you buy Star Citizen.

Sources and updates

By Domux. Public RSI profile, enlisted 3 January 2016.

Edited 3 November 2026. Source checks and historic signup observations have separate dates.

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 ✓ Verified referral code · Today: 13 November 2026

Add 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

Current starter package prices

USD before tax. Recent RSI offers are shown when checked within two hours; otherwise the dated regular price is shown. Check the package contents, availability and final total at RSI before buying.

PackageListed price, USDSource checked
Star Citizen First Flight Pack$45.00 (regular $60.00)13 Nov 2026, 00:06 UTC