Free Fly Information
Free Fly is only available at certain times and this is where you get to enlist in Star Citizen and play for free without a purchased game package, it is recommended that you use a referral code when creating your free account, because if you decide to purchase later you will get the referral bonuses available at that time.
Official Free Fly links, new-player setup help, account creation and referral reminders in one place.
The latest Free Fly event: Ended
The next Free Fly details will be added here when the next event is announced.
Date: May 14, 2026 – May 27, 2026
RSI Free Fly
Best for: Checking whether Star Citizen is currently free to try.
Useful because: Use the official page before sharing event dates, ships or access details.
Create an RSI account
Best for: Creating the account used by the launcher and Star Citizen.
Useful because: Use the referral link before account creation if you want the referral bonus.
Beginner Resources
Best for: First-session links after installing the game.
Useful because: Good for finding item tools, official pages and starter information.
Before downloading
- Check the official Free Fly page for active dates and event details.
- Create or log into an RSI account.
- Use a referral code during account creation if you want the bonus.
- Leave time for the launcher and game download.
- Start with simple flying, landing and starter contracts.