New player buying guide
Start small, test the game, and upgrade later only if you know what kind of gameplay you enjoy. The signup link preloads STAR-SNP2-VKS9 so you do not have to type it manually.
Buy the cheapest current game package that gives you access to Star Citizen, unless a discounted starter package is clearly better during an event.
Most new players should avoid expensive ships until they have tried flying, delivery missions, bunker missions, mining, salvaging, racing, and combat.
Use the direct RSI signup link on this page so STAR-SNP2-VKS9 is prefilled. If the field is blank, copy the code manually before finishing account creation.
The referral bonus gives the new account 50,000 UEC. Paid referral credit requires a qualifying purchase under RSI rules.