Star Citizen has announced a flash sale for ships released last year, but most of them are not exceptional deals. However, the video explains how players can use CCU chaining to obtain the C1 ship for less than its standard price, showcasing a cost-saving potential.
Star Citizen has announced a flash sale for ships released last year, but most of them are not exceptional deals, as they are the same ships at the same price with only 6 months insurance. However, there are certain ships that offer war bond upgrades at lower prices if new money is used instead of store credit. This video will use the sale as an example to explain CCU chaining, which allows players to obtain the C1 ship for less than its standard price of $500.
To start, the video suggests having a cutter or another inexpensive ship with Lifetime Insurance (LTI) to begin the upgrade process. The cutter can be purchased for $50 in the sale. Next, the cutter is upgraded to the C1 for an additional $60 using a war bond upgrade. The C1 is then upgraded to the SRV for just $25 using another war bond upgrade. The SRV is further upgraded to an A1 for an extra $10.
Continuing the CCU chain, the A1 is upgraded to the Antares for an additional $10. Finally, the Antares is upgraded to the H SE for an additional $220. When all the upgrade costs are added together, the total price for the H SE is $325. Comparatively, if the cutter was bought at its initial sale price of $45, the total cost for the H SE would be $370, not $450 as the standard price suggests. This demonstrates the cost-saving potential of CCU chaining.
In summary, Star Citizen has announced a flash sale for ships released last year, but most of them are not exceptional deals. However, there are war bond upgrades available at lower prices if new money is used instead of store credit. The video explains CCU chaining using the sale as an example, showcasing how players can obtain the C1 ship for less than its standard price. By starting with a cutter and upgrading through several ships, players can ultimately acquire the H SE for a total price of $325, compared to the standard price of $450.