Star Citizen ‘Year of the Rat 2956’ Red Festival Envelope Locations
The Red Festival 2956 is here, celebrating the Lunisolar New Year in Star Citizen. This year marks the Year of the Rat (2956 in lore, 2026 in real life), symbolizing intelligence, adaptability, and wealth.
As is tradition, the Banu and UEE festival organizers have hidden Red Envelopes across the major landing zones of Stanton. Finding these envelopes is not just a fun scavenger hunt—they are a source of free credits and a collectible “good luck” charm for your hangar.
![Image Description: A close-up of the ‘Year of the Rat’ Red Festival envelope resting on a table in the G-Loc Bar. It features gold-leaf rat iconography on a deep red background.]
Event Overview: Year of the Rat 2956
- Event Dates: Late January to Mid-February 2026.
- The Hunt: Hidden envelopes are scattered across Area 18, New Babbage, Orison, and Lorville.
- Rewards:
- Credits: Each envelope can be sold at a trade terminal (usually for 888 aUEC, a lucky number).
- Collectible: You can keep the envelope as a hangar decoration.
- Display Stand: If you participate, you may be eligible for a commemorative Red Festival Envelope Display Stand (check your RSI hangar).
Where to Find Red Envelopes
The envelopes are small, red, and rectangular. They are often placed on tables, counters, benches, or near plants in high-traffic social hubs.
1. Area 18 (ArcCorp)
Area 18 is a hotspot for the festival, with its neon-lit streets matching the red and gold aesthetic perfectly.
- Riker Memorial Spaceport: Check the seating areas near the terminals and the customs checkpoint counters.
- ArcCorp Plaza: Look around the central globe structure and the food stalls.
- G-Loc Bar: This is a guaranteed spawn location. Check the bar counter, the booths in the back, and even the floor near the entrance.
- Astro Armada: Sometimes hidden on the reception desk or near the display ships.
![Image Description: A player in heavy armor crouching to pick up a Red Envelope hidden under a bench in Area 18’s plaza.]
2. New Babbage (microTech)
The clean, white aesthetic of New Babbage makes the red envelopes stand out, making them easier to spot.
- The Commons: This is the primary hunting ground. Check the tables in the food court and the benches near the yoga mats.
- Wally’s Bar: Check the bar top and the VIP tables.
- Aspire Grand Lobby: Look near the reception desks and the seating areas by the elevators.
- Promenade: Check the planters and the benches overlooking the frozen lake.
3. Orison (Crusader)
The floating city is a beautiful backdrop for the hunt, but the envelopes can be harder to spot against the colorful flora.
- Cloudview Center: Check the benches specifically near the Stratus building.
- Voyager Bar: A very common spawn point. Check the tables on the upper balcony.
- Green Circle Habitation: Check the lobby area and the concierge desk.
- August Dunlow Spaceport: Look for envelopes on the check-in kiosks and waiting area seats.
4. Lorville (Hurston)
While grimier than the other cities, Lorville still celebrates.
- Metro Center: Check the benches near the train platforms.
- Leavsden Square: Look around the statue and the administrative desks.
- Maria Pure of Heart: The hospital lobby often has a few hidden on the waiting chairs.
- M&V Bar: Check the dark corners of the bar; bring a light!
Rewards & Flairs
Finding an envelope is considered good luck.
- Selling: You can sell them at “Admin” offices or trade terminals for aUEC. The value is symbolic of fortune.
- Collecting: Many players hoard them to display in their persistent hangars.
- Year of the Rat Coin: Don’t forget to check the RSI website to claim your Year of the Rat Coin if you haven’t already.
Tips for the Hunt
- Server Hop: If a location is empty, try switching regions (e.g., EU to US). Fresh servers often have full spawns.
- Look Low: Devs love hiding these under benches or slightly tucked behind potted plants.
- Use a Light: In darker areas like Lorville or corner booths, your helmet light is essential.
Gong Xi Fa Cai, Citizens! May the Year of the Rat bring you high frame rates and full cargo holds.
