In 2018, the game introduced , which fundamentally changed the experience by adding planetary landings and a new launcher to reduce download sizes.
To download and play , which was in its landmark Alpha 3.0 phase in early 2018, you must use the official Roberts Space Industries (RSI) Launcher . Because Star Citizen is an actively developed "live service" Alpha, you cannot typically download an official "2018-only" legacy version; the launcher automatically updates to the most current stable version. Core Game Features (2018 Era vs. Current) Download Star Citizen PC Game 2018
: Introduction of the kiosk system and dynamic pricing for trading. In 2018, the game introduced , which fundamentally
: Introduction of the "Item 2.0" system for deeper interaction with ship components. How to Download and Install Core Game Features (2018 Era vs
: New mission types, including environmental missions and interdiction.
: First implementation of moons (Cellin, Daymar, Yela) and surface outposts.