Star Citizen confirms a full wipe is coming with alpha 4.0 as it readies for tomorrow’s IAE free-fly event

    
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It’s been a little while since players of Star Citizen’s alpha have seen a full reset to their earnings, items, and progress. That’s going to change when the alpha 4.0 build goes live, as developer CIG has confirmed another full wipe is coming to the sandbox when it does arrive.

CIG explains that the arrival of the new system of Pyro, multiple economic updates, and additions like missions and in-universe guilds will require a full reset of accumulated items, credits, and reputation respectively in order to get the best test data possible. Followers of the project are likely to not be surprised by this information, but it’s at least likely good to know all the same; all that’s missing is a release date for 4.0, which still isn’t being provided.

Meanwhile, SC is spooling up for tomorrow’s Intergalactic Aerospace Expo, which will once more let players into the game for free and showcase over 150 existing and new ships from the MMO’s various manufacturers. The event page has outlined which ship builders will be showcased on what days of the event, while the official forums provide an FAQ for new arrivals. The event will run from November 22nd through December 5th.

sources: official forums (1, 2), official site
Longtime MMORPG gamers will know that Star Citizen was originally Kickstarted for over $2M back in 2012 with a planned launch for 2014. As of 2024, it still lingers in an incomplete but playable alpha, having raised over $700M from gamers over years of continuing crowdfunding and sales of in-game ships and other assets. It is currently the highest-crowdfunded video game ever and has endured both indefatigable loyalty from advocates and immense skepticism from critics. A co-developed single-player title, Squadron 42, has also been repeatedly delayed.
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