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'''Subscriptions''' are optional contributions that any user can make to the [[Star Citizen]] Project. Subscriptions contribute to the Star Citizen project development by funding behind-the-scenes [[:Category:Video series|shows]] like [[Inside Star Citizen]] in addition to [[Jump Point (magazine)|Jump Point]], the monthly digital magazine about Star Citizen. The program has been an essential source of support, allowing CIG to build up its communication framework to its current state.<ref>[https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783839440315-039/pdf?licenseType=restricted Open Development as Disruptive Game Design Practice], Clash of Realities 2015/16, page 576, Ortwin Freyermuth, degruyter.com, ISBN: 9783839440315, October 27, 2017</ref>

There are two Star Citizen subscription tiers: '''Imperator''' and '''Centurion.'''<ref name="subfaq">{{Cite RSI|url=https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/115013173847-Subscriptions-FAQ|text=Subscriptions FAQ|accessdate=2020-03-19}}</ref>

This is not to be confused with any kind of subscription to play the game itself, as playing the game only requires a one-time buy of the game and doesn't require any subscription to play.

There are two ways to become a subscriber: through a '''Plan''' or through '''Passes.'''

A '''Plan''' is a recurring payment that you subscribe to through your Payment Processor. It can be a monthly-recurring payment or an annually (12 month) recurring one. Every time a payment is processed, your subscription is automatically expanded by one period (month or year, depending on the plan).

A '''Pass''' is a one-off payment that grants you Subscriber access for a limited time. They're an excellent alternative if you can't or don't want to subscribe to a recurring payment plan. Passes don't require a cash purchase, as you can buy them with Store Credit.

A Pass gives you exactly the same perks as a regular Plan and also contributes to your subscriber history.<ref name="subfaq" />

You can purchase a subscription, and view subscription rewards by going to: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/subscriptions

Once purchased, a subscription will bill you every month on the same date as the first purchasing date.

You can cancel a subscription any time, by going to Account > Settings > Billing and Subscription Tab, and clicking "Cancel Subscription."

Additional information can be found on the [https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/115013173847-Subscriptions-FAQ RSI Subscriptions FAQ.]

The Subscriber store or "Subscriber Exclusive" store is a section of the [[Pledge Store]] that lists the items only available to purchase as a subscriber. These items include all past and current [[Subscriber flair|subscriber rewards]] that can be purchased retroactively, and without limit in quantity. These items can also be gifted after purchase.