Roadmap Roundup – January 28, 2026

The latest Roadmap Roundup brings a healthy mix of releases and tentative new additions as development rolls forward across Alpha 4.6 and 4.7. You get a clearer picture this week of what’s officially landed, what’s locking in, and what’s still taking shape as Star Citizen continues the long march toward 1.0.

Here’s a breakdown of everything that shifted in this update.

Notable Changes: January 28, 2026

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4.6.0

RSI Aurora Series – Gold Standard

The Aurora line receives its full Gold Standard treatment, with updated art, gameplay improvements, physicalized components, a refreshed HUD, and other refinements.

• This card has been set to Released.

RSI Hermes

RSI’s medium freighter makes its debut, offering high endurance, fast pacing, and beefy cargo capacity.

• This card has been set to Released.

MXOX Neutron Cannon Size 3

A new neutron cannon enters Arena Commander, giving players an early testing window before its future appearance on the LIVE servers.

• This card has been set to Released in Arena Commander.

Ground Vehicle Missiles

New ground-vehicle-only missile variants come online for the Cyclone AA/MT, Nova, Storm AA, and Ballista, alongside tuning updates that sharpen their threat profile against atmospheric targets.

• This card has been set to Released.

New Resource Gathering Missions

The Resource Gathering mission archetype expands with contracts to locate, collect, and deliver raw or refined mineables or salvageable ship pieces on behalf of various corporations. This update is expected in a 4.6.x patch.

• This card has been set from Tentative to Committed.

4.7

QV Breaker Stations

New QV Breaker Stations are planned for the Nyx system, spread throughout the Keeger Belt.

• This card has been set to Tentative.

Nyx Missions (Pack 2)

A second mission pack heads to Nyx, expanding some missions to system-wide coverage and bringing back courier and delivery work.

• This card has been set to Tentative.

New Wikelo Ships Offerings (4.6.0)

Wikelo’s Emporium prepares to offer the RSI Apollo with upgraded components and a unique base livery, earnable by completing Wikelo’s contracts.

• This card has been set to Tentative.

New Hairstyles (4.7.0)

Six fresh hairstyles are planned for character customization.

• This card has been set to Tentative.

People's Service Station

A new social station is planned for Nyx. Operated by the People’s Alliance, it will provide safe-haven services including basic restock, rearm, and refuel for travelers passing through the system.

• This card has been set to Tentative.

Heavy Combat Armor

A new heavy combat armor set is being implemented for the persistent universe.

• This card has been set to Tentative.

Light Combat Armor

A new light combat armor set is also incoming to the persistent universe.

• This card has been set to Tentative.

Source: Roadmap Roundup – January 28, 2026