The best Star Citizen starter pack for you
Two questions, the right pack, and the bonus on top whichever you pick.
"Best" depends on you, not on a ranking. Answer two questions and the right pack is obvious. And whichever you pick, signing up with STAR-JTV7-FXLR adds 50,000 UEC on top, because every pack clears the $40 USD minimum.
The default answer: for most new players the best starter pack is the cheapest one, the Citizen Starter Pack at $45 (RSI Aurora Mk II + 10,000 UEC). Take the 50,000 UEC, then let in-game earnings decide your next ship. You can upgrade any pack later with a CCU, so starting cheap costs you nothing in the long run.
Want it tailored? The starter pack finder picks one for you from three questions.
Question 1: solo or with friends?
| You play... | Best pack | Ship |
|---|---|---|
| Solo, just starting | Citizen Starter Pack ($45) | RSI Aurora Mk II |
| Solo, sure you want more | Duelist ($75) | Avenger Titan |
| With a crew or friends | Privateer ($125) | Cutlass Black |
Question 2: how sure are you about Star Citizen?
If you are testing the waters, do not overspend. The Citizen Starter Pack gets you in, qualifies for the bonus, and the RSI Aurora Mk II does a bit of everything. If you have already played a Free Fly and you are committed, the Duelist or Privateer save you an upgrade later. Either way the referral bonus is the same 50,000 UEC, so it never affects which pack is "best".
Why cheap-first is usually smartest
- You can upgrade with a CCU. Pay only the price difference to move to a bigger ship later.
- You earn ships in-game. UEC (including your 50,000 UEC) and aUEC buy and rent ships, so your starter is just a launch point.
- The bonus is identical. 50,000 UEC lands on any qualifying pack, so spending more does not get you a bigger referral bonus.
Bottom line: the best starter pack for most people is the cheapest qualifying one plus the referral code. Start with Citizen Starter Pack ($45), sign up with STAR-JTV7-FXLR, and you are in for the least money with the 50,000 UEC on top.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Star Citizen starter pack?
For most new players, the cheapest one, the Citizen Starter Pack at $45 (RSI Aurora Mk II + 10,000 UEC). It qualifies for the 50,000 UEC referral bonus and the ship does a bit of everything. Step up to the Duelist ($75) or Privateer ($125) only if you are sure you want a bigger ship.
Is a more expensive starter pack better?
Not for the bonus, the referral 50,000 UEC is the same on every qualifying pack. A pricier pack just gives a bigger starting ship. You can also upgrade later with a CCU, so starting cheap is usually smartest.
Which starter pack should I buy with a referral code?
Any of them works with STAR-JTV7-FXLR. The cheapest, the Citizen Starter Pack at $45, is the lowest-cost way to claim the 50,000 UEC. Sign up with the code, then pick the pack that fits how you play.
Ready to claim the 50,000 UEC?
One click pre-fills STAR-JTV7-FXLR into the RSI signup form. Finish the account, buy a $40 or larger Game Package, the bonus is yours.
Enlist with code STAR-JTV7-FXLR