The devs released a minigame for us to enjoy.

It plays well on a phone/touchscreen device.

Beating all 3 levels will reward you with the "Predator" badge.

Edit: It looks like another badge is also possible, "Apex Predator". I'm guessing you need to get 3 stars in each level, and maybe the hard version of those levels as well.

Rewards for using the Guide System during Foundation Festival!

https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/1/thread/foundation-festival-2023-reap-the-rewards

Highlights:

Rewards (Guides and Recruits):

• Paint rewards for specific ships when completing a specific tutorial category.

• Different Armor + Sniper Rifle kit for each weekend. If all 4 are collected there is a 5th kit that you will be rewarded.

Rewards for 1-3 sessions completed:

• Guides: In-game beanies and hats

• Recruits: Gemini LH86 pistol, P4-AR Rifle, Multi-tool set (with a bunch of attachments)

Note: Guide sessions must be 30min at least and a verified Endorsement

Some interesting info in the reports. The one I found interesting:

For example, the upcoming Argo SRV was tested internally and towed its first ships.

Some interesting info in here for those interested.

Edit: Zyloh responded on spectrum about some of this info (about 2 hours ago). Take it with a grain of salt as some of the notes here can be inaccurate. He specifically stated that ToW will continue to be developed. https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/3/thread/why-does-cig-keeps-communicating-stuff-pretty-badl/6069923

Check your email if you've been working hard on bug reports.

CIG is already aware of this, looks like someone is actively looking into it.
https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/3/thread/ship-theft-is-now-easier-than-ever/6056430

Source:
https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/1/thread/citizencon-2953-ticket-info/6049090

Just copy and paste this into your discord to get the waves of CitizenCon tickets converted to your local time (includes a countdown timer as well):

June 28 - Early Access Wave Schedule

Wave 1 - <t:1687968000:F> <t:1687968000:R>
Wave 2 - <t:1687996800:F> <t:1687996800:R>
Wave 3 - <t:1688025600:F> <t:1688025600:R>


June 29 - General Sale Wave Schedule

Wave 1 - <t:1688054400:F> <t:1688054400:R>
Wave 2 - <t:1688083200:F> <t:1688083200:R>
Wave 3 - <t:1688112000:F> <t:1688112000:R>

Tickets go on sale the 28th, 29th, and 30th in waves.

Based on previous years tickets I would expect something close to $100+ for the general tickets, and up to $200 for the premium tickets. Maybe more since this is a 2 day event now?

Edit: updated date

Edit: not a livestream, just a short video ad for Alien Week. Alien ships are now for sale on the pledge store.