This Week in Star Citizen - September 7, 2026
Ship Showdown 2956 crowns the RSI Perseus, Pirate Week 2026 begins, Alpha 4.10.1 bundle details arrive, and Fight or Flight opens its 2026 season.
The week of 7 September opened with the dust settling after Ship Showdown 2956, where the RSI Perseus claimed the title of Undisputed Champion of the ’Verse. The gunship won the final by taking down the Drake Ironclad Assault, while the Origin M80 and Drake Corsair complete this year’s Final Four and are set to receive Best In Show honors at this year’s Intergalactic Aerospace Expo. Not a quiet week for Drake fans, then.
September’s subscriber perks also arrived, led by the September Vehicle of the Month: the MISC Freelancer MAX, described as a long-range hauler built for the dangers of deep-space delivery. Decorative display cases are also part of the month’s lineup for collectors looking to show off their loot.
CIG also published the August PU Monthly Report, covering what the development teams worked on last month, including efforts that fed into Alpha 4.10: Siege of Orison and work aimed further down the line.
Finally, CIG thanked everyone who attended the PAX West Bar Citizen in Seattle last Friday. The Bar Citizen World Tour’s next stop was scheduled in Milan, Italy, on September 19.
Pirate Week and the fight for the skies
Tuesday opened the schedule with the September Monthly Bundle comm-link, offering a look at the armor, weapon, and ship paint bundle coming with Alpha 4.10.1.
On Wednesday, Pirate Week 2026 was due to begin.
Wednesday also included the latest Roadmap Update and its complementary Roundup.
Friday was set to bring the RSI Weekly Newsletter delivered to inboxes with highlights from across the ’verse.
On Saturday, ATMO esports gave dogfighters their shot at glory as Fight or Flight began its 2026 season with the EMEA/NA group stage. The registration deadline was midnight UTC on September 11.
The week paired a new Pirate Week with the opening rounds of the dogfighting season.
The Weekly Community Content Schedule
Monday, September 7, 2026
- This Week in Star Citizen
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- September 2026 Monthly Bundle Comm-Link
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Pirate Week 2026 commences!
- Roadmap Update
- Roadmap Roundup
Friday, September 11, 2026
- RSI Weekly Newsletter
Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Fight or Flight: EMEA/NA group stage. Registration closed at midnight UTC on September 11.
Source: Roberts Space Industries