Optional subscriptions contribute to the Star Citizen project development by funding behind-the-scenes [[StarCitizen::Category:Video series|shows]] like StarCitizen:Inside Star Citizen in addition to Jump Point, the monthly digital magazine about Star Citizen. The program has been an essential source of support, allowing CIG to build up its communication framework to its current state.<ref>Open Development as Disruptive Game Design Practice, Clash of Realities 2015/16, page 576, Ortwin Freyermuth, degruyter.com, ISBN: 9783839440315, October 27, 2017</ref>
There are two Star Citizen subscription tiers: Imperator and Centurion.<ref name="subfaq">Template:Cite RSI</ref>
Purchasing a Subscription
There are two ways to become a subscriber: through a Plan or through Passes.
A Plan is a recurring payment that you subscribe to through your Payment Processor. It can be a monthly-recurring payment or an annually (12 month) recurring one. Every time a payment is processed, your subscription is automatically expanded by one period (month or year, depending on the plan).
A Pass is a one-off payment that grants you Subscriber access for a limited time. They're an excellent alternative if you can't or don't want to subscribe to a recurring payment plan. Passes don't require a cash purchase, as you can buy them with Store Credit.
A Pass gives you exactly the same perks as a regular Plan and also contributes to your subscriber history.<ref name="subfaq" />
The Subscriber store or "Subscriber Exclusive" store is a section of the StarCitizen:Pledge Store that lists the items only available to purchase as a subscriber. These items include all past and current subscriber rewards that can be purchased retroactively, and without limit in quantity. These items can also be gifted after purchase.
Cost & rewards
Updated March 2020
Centurion
Imperator
Subscription price
$10.00 USD
$20.00 USD
JUMP POINT
Subscribers receive Jump Point, Star Citizen's official digital magazine. This monthly full-color publication includes exclusive behind-the-scenes articles and interviews into the development process of Star Citizen and StarCitizen:Squadron 42. Subscribers can also access the entire collection of Jump Point back issues at any time.
YES
YES
FIRST-WAVE PTU ACCESS
Your subscription grants you first-wave access to Star Citizen's StarCitizen:Public Test Universe (PTU) where you'll get to experience and help test patches and releases before they go live to all backers.
YES
YES
SHIP OF THE MONTH
This program gives Subscribers the chance to pilot a [[StarCitizen::Category:Flight ready|flyable ship]] every month, enjoying unlimited access until it is switched out for a different ship the following month. A great way to try out that ship you've had your eye on, before pledging for it.
YES
YES
FLAIR
Subscribers receive an exclusive digital [[StarCitizen::Category:Subscriber flair|flair item]], from hangar collectibles to in-game accouterment like special weapon skins, awarded monthly. Your subscription also allows access to the Subscriber exclusive store, where previously issued pieces are available for purchase. Imperator-level Subscribers receive a special variant in addition to the standard flair item.
As an Imperator-level Subscriber, you'll get one week to test fly newly flight-ready ships and variants with our live quarterly releases.
NO
YES
SUBSCRIBER'S DEN
Meet like-minded Citizens and interact with CIG staff in our intimate subscriber-only chatroom and forum.
YES
YES
EARLY ACCESS TO PURCHASE EVENT TICKETS
Active Subscribers get VIP access to tickets for events produced by StarCitizen:Cloud Imperium, such as StarCitizen:CitizenCon, giving them the opportunity to secure a spot before anyone else.
YES
YES
EXCLUSIVE IMPERATOR EVENTS
Imperator-level Subscribers get the chance to attend several exclusive events throughout the year at our studios around the globe. Upcoming events will be announced in advance, through the monthly Subscriber newsletter with tickets available to Imperators on a first-come-first serve basis.
NO
YES
THE VAULT
The Vault contains collections of [[StarCitizen::Category:Concept art images|Star Citizen concept art]] and work-in-progress renderings, a rare look at images and designs that otherwise wouldn't be seen.
YES
YES
TOWN HALL
Every month, Subscribers can submit questions for our developers, some of which will be answered in our monthly StarCitizen:Town Hall web series.
If you purchase an annual Centurion or Imperator plan or pass, you'll receive the 12-month Subscription for the price of 11. Please note that this does not apply to monthly plans and passes.
YES
YES
COUPONS
Once you accumulate 12 months of subscription time for Centurion or 6 months for Imperator, you're eligible for a Centurion discount coupon or an Imperator discount coupon. (Valid for any accumulated subscription time starting in January 2015 through present. Coupon is good for digital products only.)
