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Every two weeks, we accompany the Roadmap update with a brief explanatory note to give you insight into the decision-making that led to any changes. This is part of an effort to make our communications more transparent, more specific, and more insightful for all of you who help to make Star Citizen and Squadron 42 possible.

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With that, let’s dive into this week’s Roadmap Roundup!

-CIG Community Team

Notable Changes: July 15, 2026

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Alpha 4.9

The following cards will be set to Released soon after 4.9 has been published to the live servers.

"Support the Miners" Mission Pack,

Combat Clothing,

New Hairstyles (4.9.0),

Ordnance Cargo Holder,

Behring "CQ7" Bullpup Rifle,

Ship Combat UI Improvements,

Juvenile and Adult Valakkar Behavior Updates,

Ship Fly-By Audio,

Grey's Market Basher,

Implementing the Grey's Market Basher. Smash, strike, and strafe your way through the black in a light fighter built from your old favorite parts.

Nine Tails Armor Update

Implementing updated armor sets for the Nine Tails criminal organization, refreshing the appearance of grunts, elites, and boss NPCs.

Moved from 4.10 to 4.9

Alpha 4.10

Battaglia's Alliance Ships

Implementing three ships attainable through mission progression with Recco Battaglia in Levski, Nyx: the Drake Golem, MISC Prospector, and Argo MOLE, each featuring unique "Alliance" base liveries.

This card has been set to Tentative.

Hedeby Gunworks "Arlington" Lever Action Rifle

Implementing the Hedeby Gunworks "Arlington" Rifle, a lever-action long rifle that blends classic craftsmanship with modern functionality, delivering accurate marksmanship, smooth cycling, and multiple fire modes.

This card has been set to Tentative.

New Weapon Attachment: Hedeby Gunworks S2 Optic

Implementing a new attachment, the Hedeby Gunworks S2 Optic.

This card has been set to Tentative.