The Ultimate Star Citizen New Player Guide for 3.23 | 2024

[@kevinm3751]

You seriously went the full 1,000 yards with this tutorial! Now I have an awesome video to send my buddies to so they can get up to speed with the game and save me some hair! Thanks a ton and hats off for such a fantastic tutorial!

[@CaptainBerks]

Thank you! Comments like this make it worth it, just trying to make them game as fun for others as it is for me!

[@volgergrafie]

@@CaptainBerks how i can open the shop? where i can search items

[@Kneejair]

Doesn't fix a broken game.

[@Neverendingstory101]

10 years and this game is still garbage!

[@Miikagu]

Skibidi Toilet! Rizzler Mastermind!

[@LordRogues]

I spent half a hour trying to land at the space station, I was so frustrated till I noticed the number 4 inside painted upside down :]

[@Spilyah]

Happened to me the first time I played too haha, it feels so weird the first time to just rotate your ship because you were upside down

[@BurnettGaming]

Single best guide to this game I've ever seen. Every time I come back I feel like I need a new refresher. This one takes the cake.

[@Trikiran]

I think you meant scam, not game. The "scam" hads been running for 14 years. The game will never release because they can never live up to the hype.

[@Twidgyt]

Great use of the progress bar to cover the disclaimer. Your guides are so good

[@Smarty7752]

That's really clever

[@Sitarow]

Good work on the tutorial.

[@CaptainBerks]

Thank you so much, this video definitely got a lot of extra love.

[@ionkon]

Thanks Berks. These guides are not only useful for those who start play SC for the first time, but for players who return to SC after a long time.

[@pinkcilantro4758]

Every 8 months or so I come back to Star Citizen to check it out and every time I go straight for your beginners guide for a refresh. Cheers!

[@rikiamaru]

i got those tutorial bug where it stuck and wont open the door to hangar, so i skip it and go to this video and i learn more in quicker time, amazing video

[@drksideofthewal]

40 minutes, and it barely scratches the surface. SC is deeper than people realize.

[@JBeamGT3]

As a pilot IRL the flight model alone has a lot of depth as well that's largely overlooked. It's insane how the ships maneuver inside and outside of the atmospheres.

[@latjolajban81]

@@JBeamGT3 lol. It's not realistic at all.

[@B.D.E.]

It's a hell of a lot more broken and unfinished than it is deep.

[@drksideofthewal]

@@B.D.E. "Unfinished," means you're probably comparing the game to what was promised, rather than looking at how SC actually compares to existing games. 90% of games are shooters with precisely one kind of gameplay: shooting. No mining, no salvage, no medical, no law system, no vehicles. And certainly no flying between planets without loading screens. SC is already deep.

[@latjolajban81]

@@drksideofthewal That's not deep. Most of the "professions" is simply pointing a beam at it. SC is millions of miles wide, but only an inch deep.

[@zeropercentprogress]

One thing to add to this. When you're landing at a bunker make sure to switch to SCM before you land so that your ship has shields while it's unattended while you're doing bunkers.

[@sicecko]

Does the ai attack your unattended ship? Or is this so other PC's don't mess with your ship?

[@beforcial]

@@sicecko Both

[@zeropercentprogress]

@@DynaPirate Just saying don't land in NAV(quantum travel) mode, instead switch master modes back to SCM (guns) so that you're not leaving your ship out in the open with no shields.

[@ahumeniy]

And, if you're in a ship with its own inventory like the Titan, make an habit of moving all it's inventory to the local storage and don't forget to move them back when you leave. That way if someone destroys or steal your ship you can get a new ship and get your gear back.

[@Netherburn]

​@@ahumeniythis used to be the case, but local storage is no longer available.

[@Baeoniq]

Fantastic walkthrough. I've been playing since 2015, and fooled around the latest EPTU, but still I got a ton of tips here. Cheers mate o7

[@thedudeabides3138]

Really superb video. Straight to it, no nonsense, and nothing but constant facts coming at you. THIS is how to do a terrifically comprehensive beginners guide, well done and thank you.

[@Xaxxus]

one thing you should note in the tutorial is that you cannot alway set your route to a mission destination. Sometimes bounties are out in the middle of nowhere. And you have to travel to somewhere nearby then fly the rest of the way. Also an opportunity to teach people about canceling spline jumps part way. Also, with Klesher, you missed a few key points. 1. you can tap B to put your mining tool into vacuum mode to suck up ore instead of having to pick it up manually 2. if you go past depth (7 I think) you will no longer be monitored by a comm array. So you can kill other npc prisoners and steal their mined loot. They often have hadenite and dolivine. 3. you can find contraband on other prisoners (shivs, hacking tools, etc....). These can be turned in next to the ore turn in point. 4. when in an area without a comm array in the mining tunnels, you can get a mission to break out. Basically the same process as you mentioned, but you have to find a dead NPC in the escape tunnels that has a hacking chip on them. Near the end of the escape route, you can get a code to steal an Ursa rover and drive to a spot to clear your crime stat + find an escape ship.

[@omg_you_see_that]

I've had Star Citizen for a couple years but never fully invested myself because of all the lag and connection issues. I always check it every 6 months or so. I saw a random video this week and heard about an update, decided to check it out and god am I impressed with how smooth everything is. I needed an up to date guide that really covers those important bits while babying the keybinds (which I were wiped from memory). Clean guide, great execution! You got my sub sir. Keep up the effort it really shows in the quality!

[@lexpox329]

Backed over 10 years ago, probably have 90 minutes total exploring various versions, as soon as I hit too many bugs/jankiness I quit and uninstalled for a year or two. Just decided to try again, its been 4 years this time since I last tried it. Wow the difference those 4 years have made, its like playing an actual alpha now. Still some jankiness but I can see how it is shaping up finally. I will probably start to familiarize myself with the game now, play some missions of each type and learn how to do basic things, then wait till 1.0 and SQ42.

[@brianwilson483]

Just got this game today. Looking forward to getting involved and checking it out. Thanks a bunch for the walk through.

[@vladorkiba1718]

I just got the game a few days ago and am finally gonna be able to play it for the first time today. If you are ever looking for someone new to play with hit me up

[@Tarmaccafe]

Haven’t played in a year, so much of this helped me get right back in the groove. Great stuff as always

[@redhawke-6960]

For the algorithm!!!! I know you have been taking a long time on this one congratulations.

[@Aggaliyboogly-tx4zi]

This tutorial was so helpful, you explained it so I could understand and still covered all the important things. This game is fun and easier thanks to you.

[@themando-smith]

So as an additional info: handmining with the multitool, by pressing „B“ u can change to the collection mode. No manual labor of pressing F or inventory collection. Works just like on the vehicles. Use mouseclick 1 when in collection mode and point the beam at the minerals.

[@red-merlin]

Dude this video is so good. Most beginner tutorials tell you hints/tips or techniques but always stop short of the default key binding which still leaves me lost. Took me forever to fined out how to target lock and then even longer to figure out missiles and that was only because i was fiddling with the buttons in the...practice server thing...the pirate swarm challenge lol. Most vids told me that you can lock on and its sometimes buggy...but i still didn't know how to shoot the damn things lol. Until just now thanks to this video, i didn't know how to deploy Chaff or decoy. Should increase my survivability a bit lol And then you going the extra mile to suggest custom key binds for functions you recommend over others is SUPER appreciated. I'll be checking out more of your vids for sure! Thanks brotha!

[@Pappy_1775]

Great video, exactly what new players need. Of course, you will have to do it again once 3.24 drops but this is the best video on the subject I have seen yet. Let me tell you, I have been playing the game for over six years and am a Wing Commander and Evocati, you taught me a bunch of stuff I didn't even know. Thank you.

[@obsi1]

So respect to all of you who play SZ permanently. I've been following SZ for the last six months and have just bought 3.23. It's absolutely crazy how much is still broken here. Out of 10 missions I can complete maybe 2 without it having serious bugs. I hope SC focuses on polishing the game instead of continuing to introduce new features.

[@Unselfless]

Not quite how game development works unfortunately. You create the bones of the game, and then you polish

[@skoomd4447]

SC won't be polished till they have everything they want in the base game. If they optimized every patch would take 10x longer and slow progress of the game even more than it is

[@ahkao.9347]

look at these idiots in the comments defending a game with 2 working missions lmfao bruh its not polishing or optimizing, its literally the structure of the game. if nobody can play the quests, wtf are they doing? the quests ARE the bare bones of the game.

[@skoomd4447]

@@ahkao.9347 and they work perfectly fine in a good server, new ayers join into the worst servers than say the game is broken, which it definetly has its issues don't get me wrong and the servers are trash most of the time. But the missions indeed work flawlessly in a good server

[@Unselfless]

@@ahkao.9347 I hope this is a trolling comment lol

[@TheMalkavianPrince]

The thing with leaving your shields on when landing is that it raises your ships resting signature, and honestly, if your ship is being shot while you aren't in it, odds are VERY slim that you'll make it back before the shields drop and it explodes unless you're flying something extremely hefty. On the subject, remember to close your ship doors behind you when you get out, as they'll lock by default, so someone will have to shoot them open to steal it/clear it out.

[@gabzsy4924]

This is such a great video man!

[@slowshadow2669]

Wow. This is a great starter guide. Very in depth to begin with. Also nice graphics on screen telling you exactly what to do. Great job man.

[@digs_2742]

Im a veteran coming back to the game and there was actually a lot I learned from your video that I wasn’t familiar with. Thank you!

[@laciep837]

as a 3.6 (forever ago) returner, thanks a bunch for this.

[@lawrenceedwards8706]

Excellent Berks.. one of the best starter videos out. clear and percise and most of all you kept to the point and didn't try to make people laugh. I am a follower and always will be.

[@toppieceproductions161]

haven't played or even kept up with SC since 3.17 . Immensely helpful! 🙏

[@IrisCorven]

Just a heads up - you can disable the slowdown when deploying landing gear by going into "Options -> Keybindings > Advanced Keybinds > Flight - Movement", and making a keybind for "Automatic Precision Mode (Toggle)". Tapping that key will disable the speed limit with landing gear on.

[@Lotus_Lenex]

Oh, its defintely THAT serious! Thank you 🎉 Day 1 player with extreme gratitude here!

[@clarkcoffman2164]

Damn, good job dude. I've been meaning to make a vid for beginners for our org but this is so well done I'm going to suggest we just link to yours. Very, very well done my man. Keep them coming and keep enjoying Star Citizen, citizen!

[@bobbynova7417]

I've played SC for years, and still found this super useful to get up-to-speed on all the new stuff--mainly the new maps and star map. I didn't test things out in the EPTU so it's all new to me. Big help. Thanks Berks.

[@kevins9406]

Just started the game, this video was amazing and maybe one of the best new player tutorials ive ever seen. This video has no fat and pacing is perfect.

[@cyborghunter5933]

Berks, this is truly topnotch work. I've been playing the game since 2022 but still found it very useful in prep for the big 3.23 patch. Thanks for putting it together for us. o7

[@user-uf8lp6ug8z]

i've been a player for years on and off now. but with all the new stuff that has been added this video is really helpful to get back into the game!

[@DuckSidious]

I like the stealthy placement of the progress bar. It nicely hides the “this is a test environment….” Smart.

[@DarthDrakeReborn]

1000% one of the best new player guides I've seen. Awesome work!

[@willisselman5769]

Best tutorial I’ve seen for SC feel like a lot to learn but now I fell confident great video!

[@EricBinek]

That was the best introduction to the game in general. Your video should be the default for any new player. Thanks a lot!

[@tormentoxx]

POV Playing Start Citizen: walk, walk, door, walk, door, metro, door, walk, walk, walk.

[@TinMan445]

Then go play Starfield lol

[@tormentoxx]

@@TinMan445 It's even worse.

[@fredericpichette5637]

Call of duty is shoot die shoot die score board loot box repeat 😂😂😂

[@DajournPlays]

@@fredericpichette5637facts 😂😂

[@JustARosko]

I kinda like games that make me immersed. Used to play skyrim and never used fast travel. Would role play and make my own stories along the way. Ex: youre in between cities and night is falling. Its getting cold. Gotta camp. I hope this game can provide me that same feeling.

[@kozlowskinator6056]

I'm coming back to the game lately and was after forgetting all of the controls so this video was insanely useful, thank you

[@ninja-cards1438]

I just started Star Citizen and wow this video was EXTREMELY HELPFUL!!! Thank you so much

[@timothysearcy9227]

I have only subbed to a select few and this defiantly deserves a sub and a like, this video is just amazing for new players touch's on everything needed

[@danielhenderson7050]

This was a great refresher for those that have had a long break and noobs alike. Well done.

[@chasecruz4860]

Absolutely the best beginners guide I've watched over.

[@hiddit]

At the moment off writing this it looks very much like 3.23 goes live in a few hours

[@karimferraz8440]

why tho?

[@hiddit]

@@karimferraz8440 They took the Overdrive event down and no EPTU update today, also some other smaller stuff

[@matejmarosz20]

​​​@@karimferraz8440the issue that was holding it back seems to be solved according to the latest testing sofar

[@matuto1986]

Damn Berks! Made me turn on the pc just to check if 3.23 was live! I fell for it! 😅

[@Soad969696]

@@matuto1986same xD

[@TheOtherSlideYT]

Very well constructed video! I rely on these to catch me back up to speed 😆

[@gryzly]

Awesome guide. Just have one advice; instead of teaching new player keybinds for: -inventory -power on the ship -power of the engines -get out of seat -call for hanger -landing gear -weapon, medpen, utility selection -flashlight -mobiglass/map/comlink -respawn Just use ALT + F for everything. That teaches the keybinds easily without the need to memorise everything right away. That helped me a lot when I started.

[@koz_iorus1954]

I really like how you display the keys/mouse animation on the bottom of the screen

[@jakeskate29]

Damn I already used another KZbinr's referral code. This video is so good that I wish I had given it to you. Thanks for making the guide.

[@GrimReaper_Ossi]

Nice recap, especially the new key binds for 3.23. Thx Berks!

[@VuduPropet]

great stuff man, you just convinced me to get into this game. I appreciate it!!

[@shizniticus]

Great tutorial Berks. I hope this gets you some more exposure, you deserve it.

[@rasta77-x7o]

Never seen your channel, but this is golden and sent to a mate who just bought it.

[@ozkrz4676]

I stopped playing SC for 5months or even more. This video is a very big help to refresh my memory especially with 3.23 with so many new things and noticed some changed input keys. Updating my game right now and so excited to play SC again. Also your voice is 👌. So much effort in 1 video for new players and returning ones.

[@christopherpekel6096]

Its AI

[@justincase115]

I haven't played SC in a couple years, this video saved me.

[@HitmanXActual]

Came here from X. You literally made me buy this game dude. Thank you! Gonna try it out soon, I'll shout you out on X again with my initial thoughts :)

[@CaptainBerks]

Hope the servers treated you well man, GG’s!

[@ERoble360]

what a great job! CIG should get you on board to help the new player team!

[@todea]

This is some top notch quality content! I wish Star Citizen was more mainstream so you get more views and subs! You really deserve it! Thanks.

[@DougM_BDXL]

My HOTAS keybindings have been jacked up since the update. It's taken me a WEEK to even be able to get a ship out of a hangar. I finally get it right, then start the game up the next day and now my throttle thrusts me BACKWARDS. I havenet even been able to get to the Invictus conference center yet!!

[@support2587]

I feel your pain, I fly HOSAS and I got to untangle both sticks.

[@Corey_T]

Excellent guide and I'm sure this will help save a lot of grief for the new players coming in.

[@gizmo104drives7]

Downloaded my game pack last night after about a year of tracking its progress from youtubers. Can't wait to give it a shot

[@Wh1terider]

Great job storytelling Burks, both clear, concise and relevant.

[@NEIHERUniversStarCitizen]

This guide is relevant and easy to follow. It would be great to have the same updated after each major patch and a big thank you

[@timteeling7348]

Great coverage. I wished there was something like this when I started. There were no guides at all. While in prison you can sell and or steal multi tools then sell them at the kiosk to reduce your time.The jail system in my onion is too soft they need to revamp it to make it more of a headache if sent.

[@fgvhgbsdfg]

man this is helping quite a bit, havent played since port olisar was still around

[@Pleykable]

I always recommand your guide to anyone. concise on every subject. And god what a voice.

[@jakeseward9035]

Amazing guide! I'm just getting ready to download the game and this is going to be so helpful.

[@ISpectresI]

This is one of the better guides I’ve watched, thanks man

[@RaikaNishikino]

I love being a space trucker really just relaxs me

[@sYd6point7]

great guide, veterans coming back and newbros alike will appreciate this! great job!

[@HiddenCryptic]

this is the best guide out right now. well done!!! i still have no idea what im doing lol

[@BBoaBrim]

One of the best guides I have seen for SC. Very helpful indeed. Thank you.

[@-DarkFox-]

Prob the best new player waterboarding, cram your head with info guide I have seen. Well done, dude

[@B.D.E.]

Waterboarding? Lol

[@Captain_Max]

Excellent Guide Captain Berks! So much information to absorb! I need to watch it a few more times and take actual notes! Great presentation 😁👍

[@JoaoRaiden]

Good timing

[@Poparox6592]

Yep

[@thomzin6149]

Fantastic video - this is now the standard to fresh into verse players. bravo.

[@derekellisCAN]

I'm downloading it right now, just got a new pc with a 4070 super so let's go!!!

[@NUCLEARxPHOENIX]

Not even 30 seconds in and I'm impressed. Immediate sub!

[@tazzg4ming140]

You explain everything so clear and easy to follow really enjoyed the content and now I can play star citizen properly and have fun. Thanks!

[@nickst11]

The quality of this video is superb. Well done sir.

[@SupremePi]

Greatest Star Citizen guide for new update! Thank you, this game can be overwhelming but so much fun

[@ktw6755]

Great video for refreshing myself , watched while I waited for the download and was straight back in o7

[@tomrogersommerstad4479]

Amazing tutorial! Trying it for the first time this friday. The game looks so good

[@Wind_Lord]

Great guide. Can’t wait till SC implements an in game version of this for new players. This is still a lot for a new player to remember… if anyone forgets any of this don’t hesitate to ask in general chat. SC community is great at helping out newbies. PS Berks do you ever unban on twitch? 😉

[@tk0pilot]

Voice alone got my sub. Great edits, good coms. Im sold 👍 keep em coming

[@Leptospirosi]

3:18 FSR is broken under Vulkan in 3.23 for AMD users. It produces weird milky artifacts in the interface screen and the shimmering is not good. Select CIG - TSR instead.

[@666HellionBeast]

Thank you for the New Player Guide I'm currently installing it!

[@JB-fy3hj]

Thank you so much, this is the quality content I was looking for as a new player!

[@TheDarkLawTV]

This is the only guide I promote!

[@filipo_01]

Thanks for the great video bro, very informative and, as always, very personably presented

[@ACDC-1FAN]

Just got my first PC and I can’t wait to finally try this game out during free fly!

[@xxyxxyyyx]

Wow! I just started sc 2 days ago and only suffered this video was amazing for me

[@Retiredat25]

Just upgraded to a 4080 super can't wait to get this game, looks so dope

[@GRGHQ]

Another great SC Guide!! Thanks for making this available to us! -Sentinel

[@balrogz5093]

Excellent initial tutorial. One of the best I have seen.

[@TonyMoller]

That guide have been a lifesaver for me today Berks, thx!

[@ViniciusConsorte]

Best all-in-one guide ive seen so far, awesome work Berks. 👍

[@Rift_131]

Blown away. Shared vid with friends. Subbed.