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Star Citizen Alpha 4.7.2 NOW LIVE AND Alpha 4.8 Roadmap Update!
2 min read23 Apr 2026
TL;DR
Star Citizen Alpha 4.7.2 is now live with ~100 new missions in the Nyx system including bombing runs, bounties, and salvage contracts. Alpha 4.8 is imminent and introduces vehicle loadout saving, component duping fixes, tactical strike group fleet battles, and major quality-of-life improvements.
Key points
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Alpha 4.7.2 adds nearly 100 new contracts across 13 archetypes in Nyx, including ship wave attacks, bombing runs, bounty hunting, delivery, and salvage missions
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Alpha 4.8 introduces item recovery vehicle loadouts: players can save and claim vehicle loadouts via ASOP terminals, with old unclaimed vehicles being bricked after a new claim
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Component duping is being addressed in 4.8 via a major refactor of the entitlement service and extension of the item imprint system
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Alpha 4.8 main feature is Tactical Strike Groups: multi-role fleet battles assaulting giant asteroid stations with trench runs and ship hangar servicing (repair, rearm, refuel from a mothership)
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Alpha 4.8 wave 1 PTU release is expected very soon, also likely tied to Fleet Week with new ships including Aegis Hammerhead gold standard and Drake Ironclad variants
Actionable insights
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Log into 4.7.2 now to run new Nyx missions including bombing runs and salvage contracts to earn unique blueprints
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Prepare for 4.8 by not duping components, as the new item imprint system will brick old vehicle instances upon new claims
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Watch the channels spoiler warning videos on Tactical Strike Groups to be ready for the flagship 4.8 content on launch
Notable quotes
“So, this means no more component duping - Exactly. Thats the goal.”
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