Origin, Drake, Aegis & More: All Ship Manufacturers Releasing Ships in 2026

Star Citizen’s 2026 production slate is shaping up to be one of the most diverse manufacturer years in the game’s history. During the recent developer discussion, several long-standing concept ships — some dating back nearly a decade — were finally acknowledged as entering active development or receiving renewed attention. While not every name is public, and some details remain intentionally vague, the developers confirmed an unusually broad manufacturer spread across the upcoming pipeline.

This article breaks down every manufacturer confirmed to have a ship targeting 2026, what type of craft they’re building, and how each fits into the evolving ship meta.

Aegis Dynamics – Revisiting an Old Backlog Ship

Aegis continues to be one of the most active contributors to the Star Citizen fleet, and 2026 will see the return of a long-dormant concept from their back catalogue. Developers confirmed this ship has been on internal lists for years, predating multiple modern production pipelines. While the team avoided specifics — name, role, or silhouette — they made it clear that work resumes in 2026.

Historically, Aegis concepts tend to represent tactical or militarised utility craft, so anticipation is already building within the community. Whether this project aligns with combat, logistics, or multi-crew gameplay is still unknown, but the manufacturer’s reputation makes this one of the most watched reveals of the year ahead.

Drake Interplanetary – A Return to the Backlog

Drake was explicitly mentioned as another manufacturer with a confirmed ship in the 2026 pipeline. Like Aegis, this is an older concept that never reached production and is now resurfacing as part of the company’s effort to clear their legacy design queue.

Drake ships have historically filled rough-and-ready industrial or combat niches — Cutlass, Vulture, Caterpillar — and the return of one of their earlier designs suggests a renewed focus on broadening Drake’s mid-tier lineup. Specifics remain under wraps, but this is one of the clearest confirmations in the entire discussion.

Origin Jumpworks – A Dormant Luxury Concept Finally Moves Forward

Origin was confirmed to have a ship re-entering development for 2026 — another legacy concept that has waited years for attention. The developers did not specify whether this is a small personal craft or a larger luxury vessel, but Origin’s back catalogue contains several shelved projects, and this aligns with their ongoing initiative to modernise the brand’s portfolio.

With the recent renaissance in high-end civilian ships (notably the 600i revisions), a dormant Origin concept coming back to life has already ignited speculation. Whether it’s a fast-striking racing chassis, a touring vessel, or a sleek utility craft, Origin fans have something concrete to look forward to.

Consolidated Outland – The “Forge” and Its Crafting Future

Consolidated Outland had one of the clearest confirmations: the Forge, an early concept intended for a future crafting gameplay loop. While the ship was paused previously due to gameplay not being ready, its silhouette and purpose were discussed openly.

The Forge combines a large-format fabrication rig, onboard refinery functionality, and even deployable resource extractors — effectively making it a mobile industrial workshop. Developers reiterated their desire to pick the concept back up once crafting systems are prepared, and 2026 marks that renewed push.

Its exact gameplay release timing may depend on system readiness, but the manufacturer is firmly on the 2026 list.

Greycat Industrial – The MFC and the Modular Ground Platform

Greycat was highlighted for multiple upcoming vehicles, including the recently revealed MDC and its modular siblings.
The MFC, a crafting-focused variant of the MTC/MDC chassis, was explicitly confirmed as one of the silhouettes originally teased. The rear cabin is replaced with a fabricator module designed to support upcoming crafting loops. While not given a final release date, development on this platform is active, and it was listed among the silhouettes intended for the 2026 cycle.

Greycat’s expansion into industrial ground platforms marks a major diversification of their product range and positions them as one of the busiest manufacturers in the vehicle space.

Anvil Aerospace – The Auxilia and the Atlas Chassis Expansion

Anvil had one of the most detailed confirmations: the Auxilia, a new ground vehicle built on the same Atlas chassis used for military surface operations. This vehicle includes a Tier 2 medical bed and a fully integrated fabricator, essentially creating a mobile forward-operating outpost.

The Auxilia aligns with Anvil’s doctrine of hardy frontline support craft and provides new capabilities for small org missions, bunker runs, and long-range expeditions. It is definitively listed among the 2026-era concepts.

Grey’s Market – The Newest Shipbuilder on the Horizon

The developers referenced Grey’s, the newest manufacturer to enter the Star Citizen universe — best known today for the Shiv, a compact, stripped-down craft that made a sharp first impression. While Grey’s was mentioned during the discussion, it was not confirmed to have a ship in active production for 2026. Instead, the reference reflects its growing presence and the likelihood that future concepts will expand the brand’s catalogue.

Grey’s is included here for completeness, but it is not one of the confirmed 2026 development manufacturers.

A Broad 2026 Slate Across the Industry

What makes 2026 unusual is the sheer breadth of manufacturers involved. Historically, each year tends to focus on one or two major companies, but this time the production schedule stretches across:

• Aegis

• Drake

• Origin

• Consolidated Outland

• Anvil

• Greycat

• Grey's Market

The common thread?
Most of these projects are older concept ships finally returning to life, suggesting 2026 may be the year CIG clears much of its historical backlog.

As always, The Impound tracks every confirmed change so pilots can stay informed.