Frequently asked questions

The referral code is STAR-XCTW-2GM7. New players enter this code on the Roberts Space Industries enlistment page during account creation to qualify for the 50,000 UEC starting credits bonus.

New players enter referral code STAR-XCTW-2GM7 when creating their Star Citizen account at robertsspaceindustries.com/enlist. The 50,000 UEC starting credits are added to the new account immediately. The referrer earns a Recruitment Point only once the recruit obtains a Game Package and spends a minimum of $40 USD on the RSI Pledge Store.

Yes. On July 2, 2025, Cloud Imperium Games overhauled the referral program. The new player UEC bonus increased from 5,000 UEC to 50,000 UEC, the reward ladder was completely reset and revamped, and a 24-hour grace period was added so new accounts can apply a referral code retroactively. Referrers who already had recruits before that date keep progressing on the legacy ladder too, since new referrals now count toward both the legacy and new ladders at once.

Yes. The new player must obtain a Game Package and spend a minimum of $40 USD on the RSI Pledge Store for the referrer to be credited with a Recruitment Point. Gifted pledges and discounted starter packages below $40 USD do not qualify. The new player still receives their 50,000 UEC bonus regardless.

Star Citizen offers a 24-hour grace period after account creation during which a new player can still add a referral code retroactively through their account settings on the RSI website. After this 24-hour window, an existing account cannot have a referral code added.

Not instantly as spendable currency, but it isn't locked away until live release either. The bonus is credited to your RSI website account as UEC. Per RSI's official currency documentation, website UEC that isn't bundled with a Game Package — which includes this referral bonus — is factored into your starting aUEC (Alpha UEC) balance whenever the game's economy resets for a new test phase. It typically appears in-game after the next major patch reset; exact starting amounts and reset timing vary by patch, so check current patch notes. When Star Citizen exits Alpha for live release, this UEC becomes your permanent starting currency.

Yes. STAR-XCTW-2GM7 is a valid referral code from Star Citizen's official referral program operated by Cloud Imperium Games. New players enter the code directly on robertsspaceindustries.com during account creation. This page is an unofficial fan site and is not affiliated with the Cloud Imperium Group of Companies.

No. Individual Star Citizen referral codes do not expire. STAR-XCTW-2GM7 stays valid indefinitely and works the same in 2026 as it did when the current 50,000 UEC program launched in July 2025. What does change over time are CIG's time-limited referral bonus events (extra items during things like Invictus Launch Week or IAE) and the recruitment reward ladder tiers, which CIG updates periodically — but the code itself, and the 50,000 UEC new-player bonus, are not affected by those changes.

Once reflected in their in-game aUEC balance, new players can spend the credits at in-game kiosks and terminals on FPS gear, weapons, armor, ship components, fuel, ship repairs, insurance, and ship rentals — giving them a strong head start without extra real-money spend. The same UEC carries over as their starting balance once Star Citizen leaves Alpha for live release.