Common Pre-Account Questions

Cost & Starter Packages: You don't need to break the bank to play. Getting started requires only a basic Starter Package (typically $45 to $65), which grants permanent access to the persistent universe, a starter ship, and insurance.

In-Game Ship Acquisition: Almost every flyable ship and vehicle can be purchased or rented entirely in-game using credits (aUEC) earned through gameplay loops like mining, bounty hunting, and cargo hauling.

Cross-Chassis Upgrades (CCUs): If you start out with a more affordable starter ship (like an RSI Aurora or Mustang Alpha) and decide later that you want to swap it for something else (like a Drake Cutter or Aegis Avenger Titan), you don't have to buy a whole new package. You can use the upgrade system to pay just the price difference on the pledge store while keeping your original game access and insurance intact.

Alpha Development Status: The game is in an active Alpha state. Players should expect bugs, server desynchronization, periodic progression wipes due to major system updates, and the need for a dedicated SSD and 32 GB of RAM for stable performance.

No Loading Screens: The seamless transition from flying in deep space to walking out of your ship on a fully explorable planet is breathtaking.

Active Community: It is highly rewarding to join an "Org" (player organization) where you can crew large multi-person ships with friends.

Playable on a Budget: You never need to spend more than a standard starter pack, as almost every ship in the game can be earned using in-game credits

Fun: At times, it is the most fun I have ever had in a game.

Steep Learning Curve: The in-game tutorial is notoriously unreliable. Most players learn the game through YouTube guides or veteran players rather than in-game hints.

Persistent Bugs: You must be mentally prepared for glitches to derail your play sessions. Expect lost cargo, stuck elevators, occasional crashes, and sometime falling through the planet :-)

Hardware Demands: The game requires a modern processor, a dedicated SSD (Solid State Drive), and 32 GB of RAM to run at an acceptable frame rate.

Rage Quit: It’s practically a rite of passage to "rage quit" every now and then. Since the game is still an Alpha, new patches can sometimes introduce bugs that make things feel pretty overwhelming—sometimes the best move is just to take a break and come back later.