Early Release Cards are exclusive collectible physical promo cards awarded through livestream raffles, local community events, and special community funding campaigns, including convention booth support. They honor the earliest players and mark memorable milestones in the history of Star Squadrons. Currently limited to 1,000 copies worldwide, Early Release Cards are rare, highly sought-after event collectibles that are intentionally difficult to obtain. They are closely tied to the game’s history and stand as a tribute to the original Star Citizen fan project era and its legendary Early Supporter Cards.