If you're unsure about Star Citizen , you can try it out for free this week, until February 5.

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According to the announcement , this "Free Fly" event grants players access to Star Citizen Alpha 2.1.2, Arena Commander mode, and the Social Module.In the latest 2.1.2 update to the Alpha, you'll be able to find "multiple space stations and environments, scripted missions, places to explore, and more."In Arena Commander mode, you'll be taking on human opponents or an AI swarm in a single seat fighter. Meanwhile, in the Social Module you'll be interacting with other players as you explore the game's first landing zone, ArcCorp.Free Fly accounts will have access to the Hornet F7C military fighter, the Aurora LN starter, and the Mustang Delta interceptor. All you have to do is register Star Citizen now has over a million backers , and has raised over $100 million . The game's cast will feature the likes of Mark Hamill, Gary Oldman, Gillian Anderson, and more

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