Star Citizen is running another free play event which features a tutorial for "new and returning players"

Developer Cloud Imperium says the event "presents a perfect opportunity to test out new ships, refresh on the basics of survival in space, and prepare to boldly explore a new frontier".

"Once players have completed the new player experience in their utilitarian Drake Cutter loaner ship they can rent any of the available ships to take on a series of missions including a bounty hunt, cargo hauling, mining, and visiting the IAE show floor themselves, to earn in-game UEC, IAE clothing, and an armour and weapon kit to jump-start their new life in space," the team added.

New ships include the Terrapin Medic - "a welcome sight to any injured explorer or soldier" - whilst the F7C Mk II line expands with the F7C-R and the F7C-S, known as the "Ghost". CIG says "there’s never been a better time to fly in Star Citizen".

Star Citizen has raised anastonishing $700m in crowdfunding. Cloud Imperium recently shared anextended gameplay reveal of its upcoming Star Citizen spin-off, Squadron 42, which will release in 2026.