Happy Luminalia, everyone!

Welcome to the last This Week in Star Citizen of the year! As we close out 2955, we want to thank you for making this year unforgettable. You’ve helped shape every milestone and brought the ‘verse to life in ways only this community can. It’s been an incredible journey, and we’re excited to share one more round of celebrations before we step into 2956.

We’re wrapping up this year with the recently released Alpha 4.5 update, which went live last week!! This update puts Engineering gameplay into your hands, sharper visuals, improved AI for more dynamic encounters, refreshed loot tables to keep exploration rewarding, and new Wikelo recipes for those who like to spice things up. And that’s just a taste, there’s plenty more waiting for you to discover as you dive into the patch.

Luminalia is in full swing, so don’t forget to claim your free daily gifts from the Luminalia Calendar and spread the spirit of giving across the stars. And if you haven’t yet, there’s still time to enter the custom Star Citizen PC giveaway hosted by our friends at CLX—one half of an exclusive panoramic tribute to Nyx. Enter before December 30, 2025, at 04:59 UTC for your chance to kick off the new year with a powerhouse rig.

Last but not least, our annual gameplay survey is back! This is a great opportunity for us to hear directly from you about how you play, what you’re enjoying today, and how you feel about the long-term vision we’re building toward. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete, and you can skip any questions you’d rather not answer. As a thank you, all participants will receive an in-game reward: a light-up Café Musain hangar flair attributed directly to your account. Rewards will be distributed shortly after the survey closes on January 15, so don’t miss your chance to take a piece of Levski home!

Here’s to 2956 and all the shared adventures ahead. Enjoy the latest update, enjoy the season, and we’ll see you in the ’verse.

Wishing you a fantastic end to the year and Happy Luminalia!

Fly low, and fly fast!

Vision quest truth

Smuggling Origin 300

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Known locally as The Hive, this High-pressure Coreless Planet is situated on the further edge of the green band and is often overlooked when compared to Kilian XIII "Maybe you should have a Engineer have a look at you. Be sure." said Hester Polaris A further investigation of the planet revealed a cache of Kr'Thak weapons and war machines. "We don't have anythCore." Ernst said. The Being didn't like that answer.

COMMUNITY MVP: December 22, 2025

We're constantly amazed at the contributions made by the Star Citizen community. Whether it's fan art, a cinematic, YouTube guide, or even a 3D print of your favorite ship, we love it all! Every week, we select one piece of content submitted to the Community Hub and highlight it here. The highlighted content creator will be awarded an MVP badge on Spectrum and be immortalized in our MVP section of the Hub.

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The Power of Star Citizen!

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Killer beats meet epic views; DJeXon's mix powers some seriously awesome in‑game moments. This one slaps.

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Top Images from the Community Hub

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Awaiting Assignment - Dr-Fischer

Tanker, desert, 2955 - svalbard_s_d

Catching Fire - CHONKRiDER

Not today - meridivn