Star Citizen IAE Day 1 Pledges Hit $2.86 Million As ‘Welcome To Nyx’ Crowdfunding Nears $900 Million

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By TGT Staff

IAE 2955 & Alpha 4.4.0: Star Citizen Funding and Nyx Update Snapshot

The Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) is Star Citizen’s annual ship trial and sale event, run through Roberts Space Industries. The current expo is live alongside the Star Citizen Alpha 4.4.0 “Welcome to Nyx” patch notes, which detail the new Nyx system and Levski content.

Pledge totals for this IAE are tracked on RSI’s public funding page. The official funding tracker now records lifetime crowdfunding above $885 million, while the IAE funding spike is tied directly to ship pledges and packages. The interactive cards, chart and panels below group the confirmed IAE Day 1 and Day 2 figures with the latest Alpha 4.4.0 Nyx and RSI Perseus details from the RSI Devtracker.

Data drawn from RSI Live Stats, Alpha 4.4.0 patch notes and Devtracker posts
IAE 2955 – DAY 1 PLEDGES
$2.86M
According to the RSI Live Stats fundraising table, the first day of the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo on November 21 recorded approximately $2.86 million in pledges.
IAE 2955 – DAY 2 ESTIMATE
≈ $2M
Community readings of the same Live Stats view indicate that the second day of the expo reached around $2.0 million in additional pledges.
ALPHA 4.4.0 CONTENT
Nyx & Levski
The Alpha 4.4.0 release notes confirm the Nyx system, the Levski settlement, Delamar, the Glaciem Ring asteroid belt, QV Service stations, and Vanduul-related missions.
CROWDFUNDING TRACKER
> $885M
RSI’s public funding tracker lists lifetime crowdfunding totals above $885 million for Star Citizen and Squadron 42, counting all campaign-era pledges and store sales.
Stylised gunship and Nyx system arc Abstract illustration referencing a Star Citizen gunship flying past a ringed system.

Visual cue for the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo funding spike and the Alpha 4.4.0 Nyx system update, placed between the funding overview and detailed event description.

Intergalactic Aerospace Expo pledge snapshot

Star Citizen Brought in Over $2.86 Million Day 1 of Big Annual Ship Sale and Joyride Event.

The annual Intergalactic Aerospace Expo, Star Citizen’s annual ship trial and sale event, brought one of its larger single-day pledge totals during the current run.

According to the fundraising view provided by Roberts Space Industries, the first day of the IAE on November 21 recorded about $2.86 million in sales and pledges. The next day was reported at around $2 million in additional pledges.

Star Citizen is still described as in “Alpha” on RSI’s development and funding pages, and the project’s primary fundraising method continues to centre on ship and pledge package sales. Buying certain pledge packages grants access to the game along with access to the specific ship. Some ships are sold with lifetime insurance (LTI), which covers long-term in-game insurance for that hull under current alpha rules.

The expo allows players to test ships, and RSI advertises discounts or limited-time sales on a range of featured ships. The IAE is one of the project’s main fundraising and onboarding events, and this year’s edition again aligns with an active free-fly and sale rotation.

This expo coincides with the Alpha 4.4.0 “Welcome to Nyx” update, which brings the Nyx system, the Levski settlement on Delamar, Glaciem Ring locations, Vanduul mission content and further features listed in the official patch notes. This timing gives returning and new players a chance to test ships and explore the freshly released locations during the same event period.

IAE daily pledges and lifetime crowdfunding scale
The bar chart below places the reported IAE Day 1 and approximate Day 2 pledge amounts next to the broader lifetime crowdfunding total from RSI’s funding tracker, using figures expressed in USD millions.
The Day 1 and Day 2 values derive from the IAE Live Stats view, and the higher bar reflects the “above $885 million” lifetime crowdfunding total listed on the official funding tracker at the time of writing.
Use the panels to read focused summaries on the RSI Perseus, the Nyx and Levski additions, and the current IAE pledge model.
RSI Perseus combat ship and Alpha 4.4.0 release

RSI Perseus Launch Sparks Enthusiasm Amid Game Community

The RSI Perseus release in Star Citizen’s Alpha 4.4.0 update has been presented as a key combat ship addition for current players.

By Huzaifa Z

The release of the RSI Perseus in the Star Citizen Alpha 4.4.0 update has attracted attention from players. This large combat ship has generated interest due to its listed capabilities and the tactical options it is designed to support. Community feedback in official and community spaces has included detailed discussion of possible loadouts and fleet roles.

The RSI Perseus Unveiled

The RSI Perseus is described on its concept and promotion pages as a heavily armed combat ship. The official RSI Perseus transmission and related materials outline its main battery, turrets and defensive layout for use in group engagements.

In Alpha 4.4.0, Star Citizen also introduces improved graphics and updated gameplay systems, in line with the official patch notes. Within that wider update, the Perseus is positioned as one of the featured ships that players can test and evaluate.

For current information from the developers, readers can review the Perseus-related posts in the RSI Community Devtracker.

Community discussion and feedback

Players have expressed their views on the RSI Perseus through forums, official feedback threads and social media. Posts frequently examine the main guns, the turret coverage and how the ship compares with other combat hulls such as the Hammerhead and Polaris, based on the current Q&A material.

Star Citizen Alpha 4.4.0’s broader scope

The RSI Perseus is one element of Alpha 4.4.0. The update also includes new missions, Nyx system content and further mechanical adjustments described in the patch notes. Together, these changes are presented by the developers as part of an ongoing series of updates to the persistent universe.

Final summary

The RSI Perseus release in Star Citizen’s Alpha 4.4.0 update has been accompanied by official ship pages, Devtracker posts and community feedback threads. The ship’s confirmed weapon fit and defensive layout are documented on Roberts Space Industries, and its current test status is recorded in the live patch notes.

FAQs

What is the RSI Perseus?

The RSI Perseus is a large combat ship in Star Citizen described in official RSI material as a gunship-class hull with heavy main batteries and multiple turrets.

What is new in Star Citizen Alpha 4.4.0?

Alpha 4.4.0 introduces the Nyx system, the return of Levski and Delamar, Glaciem Ring locations, interstellar hauling missions and additional gameplay updates as set out in the patch notes.

How does the RSI Perseus affect gameplay?

Based on the current RSI Q&A and community discussions, the Perseus is intended to serve as a heavily armed option for group combat scenarios and fleet operations, subject to balance changes during alpha.

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Nyx system, Levski and Glaciem Ring content in Alpha 4.4.0

Star Citizen Introduces the Nyx System, Levski in Alpha 4.4 Update

Cloud Imperium Games has confirmed the addition of the Nyx system to Star Citizen as part of Alpha 4.4.0. The update has been detailed in the Star Citizen Alpha 4.4.0 LIVE patch notes and in the Devtracker entries.

The Nyx system content includes the return of the Levski settlement and Delamar, the Glaciem Ring asteroid belt, QV Service stations and associated Jump Points, as summarised in the developer posts. Levski is described in prior lore as a settlement established by the People’s Alliance as an alternative to historical rule under the Messer regime.

For gameplay, a military subcontractor named InterSec has missions available to players, including investigation of abandoned QV stations to collect intelligence. These missions are listed among the Nyx system activities in the abridged notes for Alpha 4.4.0.

The updated Levski location in Nyx contains key services. Players can access a hospital, marketplace, local bar such as Café Musain, and ship services including the shop known as Teach’s, which has been associated with the Talkin’ Shop show. These elements are reflected in the current in-game build and supporting lore material.

Cloud Imperium has also released new gear bundles for this update. The Epoque Aves and Epoque Dust Devil bundles, described on RSI’s store pages, include medium and heavy armour sets, matching backpacks, a Behring P8-SC SMG, and Crusader Intrepid paint that matches the armour’s Epoque styling.

The funding tracker on Roberts Space Industries has recorded that Star Citizen development has surpassed $885 million in crowdfunding. The public tracker continues to update as IAE pledges and regular store sales are processed.

Earlier technical updates, including Alpha 4.0 and later builds, introduced changes to server behaviour and entity handling designed to reduce the impact of server boundaries between regions while keeping separate shards in operation. The aim, as described by the developers, is that a failure in one shard has limited effect on gameplay in others.

Players seeking more detail on Nyx and Levski content can review the Nyx-related Devtracker posts and the Nyx system and mission entries in the current patch notes.

IAE pledge ships, access packages and insurance

IAE pledge ships and access

The Intergalactic Aerospace Expo is used by Cloud Imperium Games to showcase and sell ships and pledge packages through the Roberts Space Industries platform. Many event packages combine access to the persistent universe with a specific ship or vehicle.

Star Citizen’s fundraising model is documented on the funding goals page and on RSI’s store. Development funding is supported by the sale of game packages, standalone ships, upgrades and related items.

Lifetime insurance and test periods

Some pledge offers for ships and packages include lifetime insurance (LTI), which is an in-game insurance status applied to the ship hull. LTI is described in RSI material as an ongoing insurance coverage flag and is distinct from character respawn rules.

During the IAE event, players can test ships through free-fly access and time-limited rentals. The event page for IAE 2955 lists the daily manufacturer schedule, allowing players to plan which halls and ships to visit.

Relation to Alpha 4.4.0 “Welcome to Nyx”

This year’s IAE runs in parallel with Alpha 4.4.0. As a result, players who log in for the free-fly or ship trials can also travel to Nyx, visit Levski, and accept missions that are part of the new content. The combined schedule is reflected in live patch notes and Devtracker update posts.

In summary, the IAE section of this module describes the current event’s funding totals, pledge structure and test access, using the values and terms documented on Roberts Space Industries.

This module has covered the reported IAE Day 1 and Day 2 pledge figures, the lifetime crowdfunding total listed on Roberts Space Industries, the Nyx and Levski additions in Alpha 4.4.0, the documented status of the RSI Perseus, and the current IAE pledge and insurance structure as described in official developer material.

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