Star Citizen 4.0.0 patch summary: what changed

Alpha 4.0.0 "Destination Pyro" (19 December 2024) is the largest Star Citizen update in years, opening a second star system and reshaping nearly every corner of the game.

New System — Pyro:

• A lawless, unforgiving second star system with six planets and moons, derelict and pirate stations, asteroid bases, and Contested Zones where crime penalties are suspended and high-value loot awaits
• A navigable jump tunnel connects Stanton and Pyro; the roughly two-minute traverse requires active piloting to avoid walls, or risk being ejected far off course
• New mineable materials exclusive to Pyro include Tin, Silicon, Ice, Stileron, and the ultra-rare Riccite

Ships:

• Two new fighters join the roster — the Mirai Guardian, a nimble Xi'an-influenced light fighter, and the Guardian QI, a stealth-focused variant with enhanced signature management

Technology:

• Static Server Meshing V1 is now live, running five servers per system in a 5:5 configuration to support up to 500 players per shard across both star systems
• Personal Instanced Hangars mean every player now spawns in their own private hangar when logging in

Economy & Balance:

• A sweeping economy overhaul touches commodity prices, mission rewards, missile and component costs, fuel prices, and trade route viability across both systems
• Backpack inventory capacity increased roughly 50%; armor carry capacity reduced to match

Accounts:

• Full wipe on release — all ships, items, and aUEC reset, with everyone beginning fresh at 20,000 aUEC

This is a high-level summary; always consult the official patch notes for the full list of changes and known issues.