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Star Citizen DefenseCon 2956 in VR With The Pimax Crystal Super - It's Got Even Better!
⏱ 31 min video · 3 min read22 May 2026
TL;DR
BoredGamer tours the Star Citizen DefenseCon 2956 (Fleet Week) event in VR using the Pimax Crystal Super headset, showcasing the latest experimental VR improvements in Alpha 4.8 while reacting to ships on display. The video is part gameplay tour, part VR/headset showcase, sponsored by Pimax.
Key points
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Star Citizen Alpha 4.8 has received significant VR improvements including better interaction prompts, FPS crosshairs, and removal of head recoil, with Pimax now natively supported without needing SteamVR.
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Key VR hotkeys: backslash toggles VR on/off, Numpad 5 recenters head, Left Alt + Numpad 5 switches to theater virtual mode.
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Ships highlighted at DefenseCon include the Tibberon, Perseus, F8C, Pitbull, Eclipse, Aurora MR2, Asgard, Cutter/Clipper, MISC Starfire refueler, and Origin MAT among others.
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The Anvil Crucible repair ship is anticipated to arrive soon, originally designed with repair arms to service capital ships externally using 'magic beams'.
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A May 2026 ship giveaway is running on the channel: prizes include a MISC Hull B cargo hauler and an Anvil Valkyrie dropship, both with lifetime insurance, awarded to two winners who comment on any May video.
Key updates
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If you own a Pimax headset, you can now enable VR in Star Citizen directly from the launcher without SteamVR — just toggle with backslash and recenter with Numpad 5.
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Ground vehicles are relatively easy to earn in-game, so spending real money on them offers poor value — prioritise real-money purchases on ships that are harder to acquire in-game.
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The MISC Starfire is recommended over the Starlancer for pure refueling operations, while the Starlancer suits players who also want refining and fuel harvesting.
Notable quotes
“I literally feel like I am a bush now. This is my life now. This is Star Citizen VR taken to the next level.”
“If you are claustrophobic, be aware that you might get a little bit triggered by that in VR.”
“I've locked the door and I can't interact with the unlock button. So, it doesn't work... Zen, I might be stuck here forever.”
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