Mark Your Calendars: CitizenCon Direct Lands October 11
The team is hard at work on our upcoming major milestones, and energy is high as we push forward. Squadron 42 is progressing well as we work toward next year’s release, and across Star Citizen our focus remains on delivering meaningful, measurable improvements and fresh content with every patch. With that in mind, we’re doing things a little differently this year. While there won’t be a traditional in-person CitizenCon in 2025, we’re thrilled to introduce CitizenCon Direct—a special digital showcase that brings the excitement straight to you. This year’s format helps us keep the momentum going while still giving the community something truly special to look forward to. Mark your calendars for October 11—you can expect plenty of reveals, exciting surprises, and a fun way for many of you to take part in the festivities alongside CIG developers, no matter where you are in the world. Let’s just say… while it’s a digital event, that doesn’t mean we won’t be seeing many of you in person at Bar Citizen watch parties around the globe. More details to come soon. FAQWhere can I watch CitizenCon Direct? CitizenCon Direct will be livestreamed on Twitch and YouTube, and the replay will be uploaded to YouTube immediately after the stream concludes.How long will the showcase be? This year’s showcase will be shorter than a traditional physical or digital CitizenCon, but it’ll be densely packed with exciting content and reveals you won’t want to miss.Will the CitizenCon showcase be free to watch? Yes! CitizenCon Direct will be free to watch on both Twitch and YouTube.What time will CitizenCon Direct air? We’ll be sharing more details about the broadcast schedule, Bar Citizen watch parties, and more in the near future. Stay tuned!It won’t be the same as a traditional CitizenCon where we get to spend time with the community! We hear you—and we feel the same. That said, our primary focus this year is on pushing Squadron 42 toward its targeted release next year, and continuing to improve the overall playability of Star Citizen with every patch. We’re incredibly grateful to connect with many of you throughout the Bar Citizen World Tour, and as mentioned above, we’ll still be celebrating together during watch parties around the globe on October 11 – more on that later! CitizenCon 2954: Day One [Full Broadcast] CitizenCon2954 has officially wrapped up and what an incredible experience it’s been. We were beyond excited to welcome you aboard the UEES Barbary at Manchester Central, UK, whether you joined us in person or tuned in from home! With over 5,000 attendees (including CIG staff), players and friends from around the globe came together to celebrate our shared passion for the PU and Squadron 42. It’s been an incredible journey since we last hosted CitizenCon in this beautiful city and we’re so grateful to everyone who helped make it all happen. None of this would be possible without your amazing support and continued dedication to testing the game and providing feedback as it evolves. Star Citizen is our shared dream and we couldn’t be more thankful. CitizenCon 2954 was packed with unforgettable highlights, so be sure to check it all out on our dedicated recap post The team is hard at work on our upcoming major milestones, and energy is high as we push forward. Squadron 42 is progressing well as we work toward next year’s release, and across Star Citizen our focus remains on delivering meaningful, measurable improvements and fresh content with every patch. |
