Star Citizen’s DefenseCon free fly starts May 14 with military ships and in-game expo

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Cloud Imperium has locked in the details for Star Citizen’s next free fly event. DefenseCon starts Thursday, May 14, and runs through May 27 at the Bevic Convention Center in Area18 on ArcCorp, giving anyone a chance to jump in and try the game for free during the event window.

According to the official post, DefenseCon is built around the game’s military manufacturers and defense-focused ships, with daily showcases rotating across the event. That means free access to a changing lineup of vehicles during the expo, which is usually the main draw for these free fly periods.

The event is also arriving alongside Invictus Launch Week season, which tends to bring a bump in player activity, time-limited ship access, and the usual in-game convention setup. If you’ve been waiting for a low-commitment way to see how Star Citizen is running right now, this is basically that.

  • DefenseCon runs from May 14 through May 27
  • It takes place at the Bevic Convention Center in Area18 on ArcCorp
  • Players can access Star Citizen for free during the event
  • Military and defense manufacturers will be featured on a rotating daily schedule

As usual with Star Citizen free fly events, expect crowded servers and a lot of curious returnees checking in at the same time. Cloud Imperium has posted the manufacturer schedule and event details in its announcement for players who want to plan around specific ships.