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Star Citizen Roadmap Roundup - June 17, 2026

CIG’s June 17, 2026 Roadmap Roundup marks several Alpha 4.9 cards as Tentative, including ship loadout recovery improvements, Nine Tails armor updates, the Behring CQ7, ordnance cargo holders, and new hairstyles.

Jun 17, 2026 Star Citizen Dev Updates
Star Citizen Roadmap Roundup - June 17, 2026

CIG’s June 17, 2026 Roadmap Roundup brings a fresh set of planned Alpha 4.9 additions into view, with several cards now marked Tentative. As ever, the Roundup is meant to explain the thinking around Roadmap changes for Star Citizen and Squadron 42, giving you a little more context before you start rearranging your mental hangar schedule.

CIG also reiterated that the 1.0 column covers features and content planned for inclusion in or before Star Citizen 1.0. That means some items may arrive before the full 1.0 release, moving left into a point patch column once they are ready. Roadmaps: somehow both a navigational aid and a mild endurance sport.

Notable Changes: June 17, 2026

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Alpha 4.9

Item Recovery: Ship Loadout Improvements

Item Recovery: Ship Loadout Improvements is being implemented to update ship and item recovery with better support for custom loadouts. The work includes timed claims, optional expedite fees, freight elevator item claims, and the debut of a free recovery option when losses are detected as outside the player’s control.

  • This card has been set to Tentative.

Nine Tails Armor Update

The Nine Tails criminal organization is getting updated armor sets, refreshing the appearance of grunts, elites, and boss NPCs.

  • This card has been set to Tentative.

Behring "CQ7" Bullpup Rifle

The Behring "CQ7" Bullpup Rifle is being implemented as a battle rifle purpose-built for close-quarters engagements, combining the compact handling of a bullpup design with the firepower needed for intense frontline and boarding combat.

  • This card has been set to Tentative.

Ordnance Cargo Holder

Dedicated storage frames for missiles, torpedoes, and bombs are being implemented for placement on cargo grids, improving presentation and handling.

  • This card has been set to Tentative.

New Hairstyles (4.9.0)

Two new hairstyles are being implemented, along with an update to one existing hairstyle to bring it up to current quality standards.

  • This card has been set to Tentative.

Source: Roadmap Roundup - June 17, 2026

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