Star Citizen Details Alpha 4.8 and 4.9 Progress
Development updates reveal ongoing work on Alpha 4.8 features including new ships, item crafting, and AI enhancements. Alpha 4.9 is slated to introduce instancing, the Siege of Orison, and further gameplay additions. New defense missions are now live, offering players rewards for protecting asteroid bases.
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Star Citizen recounts May development, outlines alpha 4.9 features, and launches new defense missions
Star Citizen's May development progress report detailed work on alpha 4.8 features like new ships, item crafting, and AI improvements. Alpha 4.9 is tentatively planned to include instancing, the Siege of Orison, new armor, weapons, and more ships. New defense missions are also live, allowing players to protect asteroid bases for rewards.
Star Citizen talks alpha 4.8, newest ships, in-progress features, and space crossbows
Star Citizen's March 2026 development report highlights progress on alpha 4.7 and previews features for alpha 4.8, including new transit systems, item crafting, commodity trading, and missions. The report also mentions tentative additions like docking improvements and a crossbow weapon. The game continues its long development cycle, having raised over $900 million through crowdfunding since its initial Kickstarter in 2012.
Star Citizen marks progress on ships, Nyx locations, transport updates, and a first draft of crafting mechanics
Star Citizen's February 2026 development report highlights progress on multiple ships, including four unannounced vehicles, and narrative updates for the Nyx system in alpha 4.7. The report also details the first draft of crafting mechanics and an inventory rework, both tentatively scheduled for alpha 4.7, alongside updates to the transport system.