Question 1

The game is laggy or stuttering. Is it my PC?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, maybe not. Two different things can cause lag: Client FPS (your PC): low framerate everywhere, especially in cities. Check your SSD, RAM (32 GB helps), graphics settings and try Vulkan vs DirectX. Server performance : everything feels rubber-banding, NPCs freeze and doors are slow, even with good FPS. That's the server, not you. Try another server or come back later.

Question 2

I died. What now?

Accepted Answer

You regenerate at your active respawn point (a medical bed you set), or at your home location if none is available. Your gear stays on your body where you died: you can go back and loot it if you're careful. If your ship was destroyed, file a claim at an ASOP terminal.

Question 3

Where is my ship?

Accepted Answer

Ships stay where you last stored them. Open the mobiGlas Assets app or check any ASOP terminal to see its location. If it was destroyed or lost, file a Claim at an ASOP terminal.

Question 4

How do I make my first money?

Accepted Answer

Start with delivery contracts (box missions) or very low risk bounties. Hand mining is cheap to start. Avoid trading with your whole wallet until you know the routes. See the "Your First Missions & Money" chapter.

Question 5

What ship should I buy in game?

Accepted Answer

Decide what you enjoy first: rent a few ships for a day to try them. Pick a ship that fits that career (cargo, mining, combat) and that you can afford to claim and refuel. Upgrading your starter's components is also a great first step.

Question 6

Do I need to spend more money (pledge) to enjoy the game?

Accepted Answer

No. A Game Package with a starter ship is all you need. Everything else can be earned in game with aUEC. Extra pledges are optional support for development.

Question 7

What is a wipe?

Accepted Answer

A wipe resets in-game progress such as aUEC and items bought in game. Pledged ships stay on your account. Wipes don't happen every patch: the last full one was in 4.8, and 4.9 and 4.10 kept progress.

Question 8

How do I join an org?

Accepted Answer

Go to the RSI website, open Community > Organizations , filter by what you like, and apply. Many orgs also have Discord servers where you can chat before joining.

Question 9

How do I report a bug?

Accepted Answer

Use the Issue Council on the RSI website. Search for your bug first and confirm it if someone already reported it, or create a new report with clear steps to reproduce.

Question 10

How does the referral bonus work?

Accepted Answer

Enter a player's referral code when you create your RSI account (a short grace period exists afterwards). As of the 2025 overhaul, you get 50,000 UEC. All valid codes give the same bonus.

Question 11

Why can't I fire my weapons?

Accepted Answer

You're probably in an armistice zone (cities, stations), or your ship is in NAV mode. Leave the zone and long-press B to switch to SCM.

Question 12

Why won't my quantum drive engage?

Accepted Answer

Check that you've set a route in the map ( F2 ), that you're in NAV mode, that you're aligned with the route marker, that you have quantum fuel, and that you're not inside a "no quantum" zone near a city or station.

Question 13

My hangar doors won't open.

Accepted Answer

Request takeoff with Left Alt + N or through the Commlink. If that fails, store and retrieve the ship again at the ASOP terminal, or relog. Hangar bugs do happen in the alpha.

Question 14

Where do I respawn after logging out?

Accepted Answer

Usually where you logged out: your hab, your hangar or your ship's bed (if it has one). Logging out in a bed is safest.

Question 15

I am hungry and thirsty. What do I do?

Accepted Answer

Buy food and drink from vending machines, food stalls or shops, then eat or drink them via your inventory or interaction mode. Keep supplies in your ship.

Question 16

Can I play solo?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most careers can be done alone. Playing with others is more fun and safer, but not required.

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