CCU Game is a powerful planning tool that helps Star Citizen backers optimize their ship upgrade chains using Cross-Chassis Upgrades (CCUs). It’s especially useful for players who want to save money, leverage Warbond deals, or build a fleet on a budget.
When and Why Use CCU Game
Use it when:
- You want to upgrade your current ship to a better one
- You’re trying to find the cheapest upgrade path to your dream ship
- You’re hunting limited-time Warbond deals
- You want to make use of melted pledges or buyback tokens
Why it’s useful:
- RSI’s site doesn’t show all CCU chains at once
- CCU Game visualizes entire upgrade trees, price differences, and deal stacking
- Saves hundreds of dollars for savvy backers
What CCU Game Can Do
Upgrade Chain Builder
- Select your starting ship (e.g., Aurora, Cutlass, etc.)
- Choose your desired end ship (e.g., Carrack, Polaris, Galaxy)
- Automatically builds all available upgrade chains from A → B
- Includes both store credit and Warbond paths
Deal Optimizer
- Highlights discounts, limited-time offers, and jump points
- Shows where you can save by inserting certain ships into the chain (e.g., via CCU chains from LTI tokens)
Melt & Buyback Integration
- Track your own buyback-eligible ships
- See where old pledges can be re-used in upgrade plans
- Perfect for playing the long-term melt-and-swap game
Export/Save Chains
- Save custom upgrade chains to revisit later
- Export chains as text or use links to share with org members
Quick How-To
- Go to ccugame.app
- Click “New Chain”
- Select your starting ship
- Choose your goal ship
- CCU Game generates possible upgrade paths
- Explore pricing, apply filters (e.g., Warbond only), and refine your path
- Save or export your ideal chain
Pro Tips for Using CCU Game
- Use “Include Warbond” if you’re okay with cash-only upgrades
- “Skip intermediates” to simplify paths if you prefer fewer steps
- Enable “Personal Buybacks” to integrate your RSI hangar inventory (login required)
- During sales (Invictus, IAE, etc.), check daily for new price drops and Warbond offers
Feature Summary
| Feature | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Upgrade Chain Builder | Create optimal upgrade paths between ships |
| Deal Optimizer | Discover discounted or strategic chain inserts |
| Melt/Buyback Integration | Use old pledges to reduce costs or unlock upgrades |
| Warbond Filter | Plan chains with or without using new cash purchases |
| Save & Export Chains | Keep and share detailed upgrade plans |
CCU Game is a must-use tool for any Star Citizen backer looking to build their fleet intelligently. Whether you’re chasing your dream ship on a budget or maximizing the value of a starter pack, this tool gives you the visibility and control RSI doesn’t.