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Star Citizen Alien Week 2024: Warbonds, Test Flights, New Paints

by Cole Phelps

It’s that time of the year in Star Citizen when humans and aliens celebrate living together in peace, but that’s only a lore thing for now, as what matters the most is the in-game offers you receive in Alien Week 2024.

Alien Weeks usually doesn’t have any in-game events, and this is the case with this year’s celebration as well. That being said, CIG does have a few special Warbond offers in the Pledge Store, as well as a bunch of alien-manufactured ships that will be available for test flights for an entire week.

Test Flights

From today until June 20, all Star Citizen players who own a game package will receive free access to four Xian vehicles listed below:

  • Gatac Syulen
  • Aopoa Santokyai
  • Aopoa Khartu-Al
  • Aopoa Nox

Santokyai and Syulen are two of the latest alien ships in Star Citizen that are worth giving a try. Santokyai is the latest light fighter from Aopoa after Khartu-Al that comes with

On the other hand, Gatac Syulen is the first starter ship from an alien manufacturer that comes with a jaw-dropping design, which easily makes it a never-before-seen experience for the citizens.

Last but not least, Aopoa Nox is the fastest hoverbike in Star Citizen at the moment. So, don’t miss the chance to test your survival skills on the planet surface.

Pledge & Warbond Offers

You probably emptied your pockets during Invictus Launch Week last month, but if there is anything left to spend, CIG offers pledges for 12 alien ships, including three tempting Warbond offers.

  • Banu Merchantman – Standard: $650 | Warbond: $600
  • Aopoa Santokyai – Standard: $240 | Warbond: $220
  • Esperia Glaive – Standard: $350 | Warbond (Game Mode Exclusive): $320
  • Esperia Blade – Standard: $275
  • Banu Defender – Standard: $220
  • Aopoa Khartu-Al – Standard: $170
  • Aopoa Nox – Standard: $45
  • Esperia Prowler – Standard: $440
  • Gatac Railen – Standard: $225
  • Gatac Syulen – Standard: $70
  • Esperia Talon/Talon Shrike – Standard: $115

Keep in mind that these offers will only be available until the end of Alien Week, which is June 20.

New Paints, Gears, And Packages

Alien Week always brings the best paints in Star Citizen, and obviously, they are only limited to the alien ships. This year, CIG offers three different paint groups that cover most flight-ready alien ships in the game.

  • Harmony Paints:
    • Syulen – $6.25
    • Santokyai – $13.75
    • Talon – $8.75
    • Prowler – $20
    • Nox – $6.25
    • Khartu-Al – $11.25
    • Defender – $13.75
  • Ocellus Paints:
    • Syulen – $6.25
    • Santokyai – $13.75
    • Talon – $8.75
    • Prowler – $20
    • Nox – $6.25
    • Khartu-Al – $11.25
    • Defender – $13.75
  • Wanderer Paints:
    • Talon – $8.75
    • Prowler – $20
    • Nox – $6.25
    • Defender – $13.75

There are also a bunch of alien armor sets on sale as well as a new S71 rifle variant that comes with alien skin:

  • Xanthule Ascension Kit – $15.94
    • Xanthule Ascension Suit – $12.5
    • S71 Ascension Rifle – $6.25
  • CCC Aves Armor And Helmet Set – $12.5
  • Aves Talon/Talon Shrike Armor And Helmet Set – $12.5

Alien Week 2024 also offers some packages that include ships, paints, and gears in some variants:

  • Syulen Alien Week Starter Pack – $90.31 (Warbond)
    • Gatac Syulen
    • Harmony and Ocellus Paints
    • Xanthule Armor Set
    • 24-Month Insurance
    • Self-Land Hangar
  • Xian Experience Pack – $643.75 (Warbond)
    • Khartu-Al
    • Nox
    • Santokyai
    • Syulen
    • Harmony & Ocellus Paints
    • Xanthule Ascension Kit
    • 24-Month Insurance
    • Revel & York Hangar
  • Talon Aggressor Pack – $293.75 (Warbond)
    • Talon
    • Talon Shrike
    • Harmony, Ocellus, and Wanderer Paints
    • 24-Month Insurance
    • VFG Industrial Hangar
    • CCC Aves Talon & Talon Shrike Armor Sets

The Codebreakers’ Contest

Last but not least, the players who are familiar enough with the Xian language can enlist for decoding and translating of a secret Xian communique.

If you manage to find out the secret message, make sure to submit it via this link. The winners will receive an Alien Week 2954 Challenge Coin.