If you are new here, welcome! If you're returning after a long absence to check out new changes, welcome back! And if you are a current player, hello once again! The Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) is back once again for the year 2956, and ship creators across the 'verse have prepared a show of everything they have to offer. For full details of the event, head to the main IAE webpage.
Additionally, between November 13th at 8:00 AM Pacific thru November 27th, all Citizens will be able to participate in the events to see some of the 'verse's biggest, best, and most iconic ships up close at New Babbage's Tobin Expo Center. Over the course of the event, different manufacturer's will be featured in the hall each day showcasing their roster of ships on offer, many of which will be available to test fly for free, without the need for a game package or other pledge! All players will have access to an Aurora Mk II for the duration of the event.
You must have an active RSI Account to participate, so if you don't have one and want to join in on the fun, click here to enlist now. No special code needed during this event!
Quick Jump Links:
- Download and Install the Game
- Special Limited Rewards
- Getting to the Convention Center
- Convention Hall Exhibitor Schedule
- The Welcome Hub! Gameplay Guides
Download and Install the Game
If you are brand new or it's been a while since you've played, you will need to make certain that the RSI launcher and the game is up to date. The newest version of the launcher can be acquired on our download page and through it, the game itself can be installed and updated.
You'll also want to make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements to run the game.
Be sure to also check out the current Known Issues for the current patch.
Special Limited Rewards
This year there are a few special extra events going on, including special Referral bonuses as well as a special armor set and backpack from Twitch drops! For more information check out these Comm-links and support articles:
- Twitch Drops: IAE 2956
- Knowledge Base Article - Twitch Drops
- Twitch - How Drops Work
Getting to the Convention Center
Starting in New Babbage
For citizens just joining the 'verse for the first time in a while and have the option to choose your starting location, select the New Babbage starting location for the quickest route to see the convention exhibit halls and everything they have to offer.
- Upon entering the game, from the menu select the Universe.
- You will be asked to select a Primary Residence.
- From the offered drop down options, select Stanton System and then New Babbage.
Click image to see the full selection menu screen.
- At the bottom left, select your desired server location from the Server Location drop down. We recommend setting it to Best or one closest to your geographical location.
- Click PLAY GAME to confirm and then enter the game.
From there, determine where you started and then follow the corresponding directions. For players that choose to play through the tutorial or do not own a game package or any ships, you will start in The Nest habitation complex. Players that own a ship from a pledge of some kind will start in their Personal Hangar at the Spaceport.
Directions from The Nest
If you entered the game and found yourself in a bed, this is where you have started!
- Wake up in The Nest habitation complex.
- Leave the room and locate the elevators down the hall.
- Take the elevator to the ground floor.
- Upon exiting the elevator, you should see the Nest's Lobby, including three large holographic feathers. Turn to locate the signs for the Metroloop.
- Head outside and locate the Metroloop signs. Follow them down the stairs.
- Follow the signs to the shuttle platform for the Tobin Expo Center, which should be to the right.
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Locate the shuttle for the Commons/Tobin Expo Center and wait for it to arrive at the shuttle station.
- You can see the time of arrival for the next shuttle above the platform.
- Board the train once it arrives.
- Get off at the first stop, which should be the Tobin Expo Center.
- Head to the left to find the hallway and stairs leading up to the Tobin Expo Center and IAE lobby.
Directions from Hangars
If you entered the game and found yourself staring at an ASOP terminal, this is where you started!
- Head to the elevators and exit your hangar into the Spaceport.
- Exit the elevator area and note the blue and black IAE signs. These will guide you to your destination!
- Go past the Customs and Information security checkpoint to the elevators.
- Take the elevators to the Metroloop transit platform.
- Locate the shuttle heading to the Tobin Expo Center, which will be marked with the IAE logo.
- Wait for and then board the shuttle heading to the Commons.
- You can see the time of arrival for the next shuttle above the platform.
- Get off at the SECOND STOP, which should be the Tobin Expo Center.
- Head to the left towards the hallway and stairs to the main expo lobby.
Traveling from Elsewhere
For our current active citizens, if you are wrapping up business elsewhere in the 'verse before heading to the events:
- Quantum Travel to Microtech.
- Spline jump to New Babbage.
- (Legally) land and dock your ship at the Spaceport.
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Follow signs for IAE 2956 from the spaceport to the convention center.
- You can also follow the instructions for the Directions from Hangars above.
The Welcome Hub! Gameplay Guides
If you are brand new or need a refresher course, check out the Welcome Hub! This is a one-stop shop for everything you will need to get you going in the 'verse like helpful guides from our Knowledge Base about the game basics.
Alternately, why not get some personal help from the best experts in the 'verse? Check out getting a veteran player to help teach you the ropes with our Guide System.
Recommended Reads
Convention Hall Exhibitor Schedule
The following manufacturers will be featured in the Vision Center and a selection of their ships will be made available to all participants during this event on the specified dates.
These ships will rotate on the given date in the exhibition hall at 8:00 AM Pacific, 16:00 UTC, and will be available for 48 hours.
As with all our ships, these will be available to purchase by players with normal in-game currency in the future. However if you enjoyed using one, many are available to players through related pledges made to support the development of Star Citizen!